Dr. Kirby McGill
It is also important to recognize that Acupuncture is only one part of the whole spectrum of traditional Chinese medicine, which also includes treatment with herbs, diet, meditation, massage and exercise. These other methods of treatment may be used in conjunction with acupuncture or even instead of it.
Auricular acupuncture is based on the concept that the condition of the whole body is reflected in the ears.Thus all the internal organs as well as parts of the body are correlated to points on the surface of the auricle. The success rate of Ear Acupuncture is remarkable. Thousands of American physicians have begun using Ear Acupuncture as an adjunct to their practice.
Meridian Therapy
Meridian therapy is the accepted name employed by those who practice the principle of Acupuncture without the use of a penetrating needle. There are many ways to stimulate an Acupoint other than a needle, just as there are many different strokes used in swimming. Many practitioners use electronic stimulation, cold laser, or pressure massage to treat an Acupoint. The principle of Acupuncture does not change, only the technique.
Acupuncture Examination
The ancient method of diagnosing the (12) meridians by pulse analysis has given way to modem electronic evaluation referred to as "ryodoraku or electro-meridian imaging"(EMI). The practitioner places a small painless electronic pen on the skin over specific Acupoints. By way of a sensitive metering device, the electro potential of the point is measured. This examination is extremely reliable and is quickly becoming the method of diagnosis internationally