Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Q&A with Clara

Welcome and Session Intro

Clara introduced herself and the session, welcoming newcomers and regular viewers.
Brief talk about connecting with the community and encouragement to ask questions.
Clara's puppy recently neutered, and funny side-talk about viewers’ pets.

Preventative Measures: Acupuncture points (Stomach 36, Lung 7) boost the Wei Qi (defensive Qi).
Diet: Individualized with probiotics, warm diets for cold individuals, cooling foods for those who are hot, and probiotics for gut health.
Lifestyle: Importance of sleep, stress reduction methods (e.g., singing, hiking, meditating, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, yoga).
Herbal Formula: Yuping Feng San (玉屏风散) for immune strengthening but not for those already sick.

Acupoints: Stomach 40 for anxiety, PC6 (Pericardium 6), Kidney 4 for reducing fear.
Q&A Considerations: Importance of TCM diagnosis for individualized treatments.

Psoriasis Treatment: Requires specific TCM diagnosis; suggestions to use acupuncture for stress reduction (Yintang, Liver 3) and looking at the root cause (diet, hormonal balance, etc.).
Spleen Qi Deficiency: Stomach 36, Spleen 6, Ren 6, Spleen 3 or 5 depending on digestive vs. mental symptoms.
Chronic Kidney Yin Deficiency: Kidney 3, 6, Spleen 6, diet changes (bone broth, seaweed, black sesame, and blackberries), Shu Di Huang herb in Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (六味地黄丸) formula.

Fatigue and Nausea: Spleen 6, Stomach 36, Kidney 3, 6, LI11 for heat reduction.
Encouraged to visit resource page on Clara's website for treatment protocols for cancer.

Gas and Constipation: Spleen Qi deficiency with possible Liver Qi stagnation; use Digestive Diamond (Ren 9, Ren 6, Stomach 25), Spleen 3/6, Liver 3, local points based on symptoms.

Post-Surgery Pain: Addressing immediate pain for recovery using fewer needles for quicker results.
Neck and Arm Pain: Consultation with a specialist recommended; local tender points can suggest issues requiring treatment.
Pregnancy-related Issues: Supporting second trimester with Kidney 9 (Beautiful Baby point), Stomach 36 for immune and digestive system.

Balancing Needle Count: Preferring fewer needles for effective treatment; divide by 3 rule (6-21 needles based on the severity of the condition and patient's age/constitution).
Learning Points and Diagnosis: Repetition for memorization, proper TCM pattern diagnosis crucial for successful treatment outcomes.

Herbs are powerful but need precise diagnosis; combining herbs with acupuncture can offer greater benefits depending on the condition.

Clara referenced her books and resources available on her website including treatment protocols, study aids, and supportive content for both practitioners and students.
Encouraged the importance of learning, repetition, and using correct diagnosis for effective management of various health conditions.

Thanked the audience for their participation and urged them to continue supporting her channel for more valuable content.

Interactive session noted with the personal story about Clara’s dog, examples of patient management, dietary suggestions, and mental health tips during the pandemic.