Study Acupuncture with Me

By Dr. Richard Lai DPT L.AcAlternative Health Health & Fitness

Study Acupuncture with Me episodes

September 18, 2023 Anatomy of the Medial Knee + Point Location Liver 8 & Kidney 10 | Study Acupuncture with me EP 49 | Traditional Chinese Medicine Point Location
In this episode we're going to talk about the ANATOMY OF THE MEDIAL KNEE, we're going to also go over two important points and their locations (LIVER 8 and KIDNEY 10)

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11 min
September 09, 2023Tips for Studying and Passing any exam | Study Acupuncture with Me | Acupuncture Board Exam EP 48
it is the START of a new school year which means it's a fresh start! And this episode is on the the key factors for successful studying that you can implement this new school year!
This episode is all about the key factors for success when studying for the board exam or for any exam/quiz you take. It boils down to
Having a Plan

Priming the Time

Taking Action
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7 min
September 03, 2023 Yang Qiao Mai Extraordinary Vessel | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture with Me EP 47
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This episode is all about the Yang Qiao Mai
Links mentioned:
Weekly Planner: https://youtu.be/r-OtmZr8m3s?si=Fu_S-6upgKIlawsd
Yin Qiao Mai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22m0AfoFf_Y
14 min
August 27, 2023How to use the Yin Qiao Mai in treatment | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Acupuncture | Episode 46
Welcome to another episode of "Study Acupuncture with Me!"
I'm your host, Dr. Richard Lai, and today we're diving into an important topic: the Yin Chao Mai. As an extraordinary vessel, the Yin Qiao Mai plays a crucial role in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In this episode, we'll explore the general theory, pathway, and points associated with the Yin Chao Mai.
We'll also talk about how this extraordinary vessel can be used in treating sleep issues and atrophy syndrome. And to top it all off, we have a bonus topic related to board exam preparation.
So grab your notebooks and join me as we delve into the world of the Yin Qiao Mai!

Topics
Introduction to the Yin Qiao Mai

General theory of the Yin Qiao Mai

Pathway of the Yin Qiao Mai- Points shared by the Yin Qiao Mai

Three ways to use the Yin Qiao Mai in treatment:

Yin Qiao Mai and the board exam preparation
13 min
August 20, 2023 Dampness Traditional Chinese Medicine | Study Acupuncture with Me | Study Guide Download at my site
In this episode we answer a user question about dampness AND about general evaluation techniques!
If you want a free study guide related to this video head to www.studyacuwithme.com/dampness to download it for free!
These are the general clinical manifestations of Dampness
A feeling of heaviness
Poor appetite
A feeling of fullness
Sticky taste
Urinary difficulty
Vaginal discharge
Sticky tongue coating
Slippery or Soggy Pulse
Liver Wind Video:
https://youtu.be/dht6diIQLTs
22 min
August 13, 2023 Acupuncture Points for Eye Disorders Blurry Vision, Night blindness & more | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Episode 44
What are some effective Acupuncture Points for eye disorders? Eye disorders can include but are not limited to dry eyes, floaters, color blindness, cataracts, astigmatism, amblyopia, macular degeneration, night blindness.
Correction : lat Mal to pop crease is 16 cun - in this episode I said 12 cun - that's what happens when you record multiple eps in a day ! I apologize !
This episode details local points and distal points that can be useful in the treatment of Eye Disorders
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14 min
August 01, 2023What's up with the Chong Mai? | Study Acupuncture with Me | Traditional Chinese Medicine | Episode 43
This episode is on the CHONG MAI, in this episode we go over
The general theory of the Chong Mai aka Penetrating Vessel aka The Sea of Blood aka the Sea of 12 Channels aka The Sea of the 5 Yin and 6 Yang

Pathway of the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)

Clinical Application of the Penetrating Vessel

Rebellious Qi of the Chong Mai
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Clinical Applications of the Chong Mai
Clinical Applications:
Rebellious Qi of the Penetrating Vessel

Blood Stasis (Gynecology)

Membranes

Female breast

Heart

Stomach

Circulation of Qi to feet

Ancestral Muscles
Link to Extraordinary Vessel Video
11 min
July 23, 2023 Tips for Better Sleep
Acupuncturists and Acupuncture students are WORK HORSES - and it's hard for us to shut off our brain sometimes - in this episode I talk about some of the common causes of sleep issues especially the ones that are in my control.

I also talk about how the health and status of Blood directly correlates with our sleep quality as well as what the patterns that affect sleep are!

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13 min
July 10, 2023 Liver Fire vs Liver Yang Rising
In this episode of Study Acupuncture with Me

We break down Traditional Chinese Medicine Patterns of Liver Fire Blazing and Liver Yang Rising. This break down can help you study for the board exam, since one of the important skills to Acupuncture is differential diagnosis.

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25 min
July 02, 2023FOUR Points to Improve Focus and Concentration
In this episode I am fighting a viral infection, my head is killing me, I feel cold, but my wife took my daughter out to let me rest, so obviously I'm going to do work instead

In this episode I go over 4 acupuncture points to improve your focus and reduce brain fog
REN 17

DU 20

DU 26

ST 36
8 min

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Isn't learning Acupuncture at school confusing? And isn't it hard to find time after class to really get into the material? Here's where I come in! I'm Dr. Richard Lai, Doctor of PT and L.Ac; I'm all…