{"id":8973,"date":"2013-03-15T18:06:22","date_gmt":"2013-03-15T22:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=8973"},"modified":"2013-03-15T18:31:04","modified_gmt":"2013-03-15T22:31:04","slug":"scientific-qi-exploration-the-jingluo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yang-sheng.com\/?p=8973","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Qi Exploration – The Jingluo"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scientific Qi Exploration<\/h3>\n

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The Jingluo: Part 1 – The Horary Cycle<\/span><\/h1>\n

by Dr. Marty Eisen<\/span><\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0 Introduction<\/b><\/p>\n

Jing<\/i> can be translated as \u201cto pass through\u201d or \u201cpathway\u201d and refers to the vertical channels or meridians.\u00a0 Luo<\/i> means \u201cnetwork\u201d and refers to the network of channels that branch off horizontally from the vertical channels.\u00a0 The Jingluo system consists of the 12 Regular Meridians, 8 Extra (or Extraordinary) Meridians (Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, Yangqiao, Yinqiao, Yangwei and Yinwei\u00a0 Meridians), 15 Collaterals, 12 Divergent Meridians, 12 Muscle Regions and 12 Cutaneous Regions (1,2,3,4).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nearly every form of Qigong makes use of\u00a0 the meridians directly or indirectly.\u00a0 Qi is imagined to flow in the meridians or certain postures or exercises cause Qi to flow.\u00a0 Tapping or massaging certain acupoints affects the internal organs through their connecting meridians.\u00a0 Similarly sounds or mantras, by vibrations transmitted along the Meridians, can influence the internal Organs.\u00a0 Thus, every Qigong practitoner should be familiar with the Jingluo.<\/span><\/p>\n

The great importance of mastering Jingluo theory was emphasized in ancient Chinese texts.\u00a0 Chapter 10 in the Miraculous Pivot<\/i> states that the Meridians and Collaterals determine life and death in the treatment of all diseases and the regulation of Deficiency and Excess conditions so that one must gain a thorough understanding of them.\u00a0 In other words, the Jingluo system is not only necessary for treating diseases, but also for homeostasis.\u00a0 Chapter 13 states that internally, the 12 Regular Meridians connect with the Zang-Fu Organs and externally with the joints, limbs and other superficial bodily tissues.\u00a0 Thus, the Jingluo system,\u00a0 carries Blood and Qi, nourishes the interior Organs, as well as the bones, tendons, muscles and skin.\u00a0\"Acupuncture-needle-red\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Acupucture points or acupoints on Meridians are located using anatomical landmarks and proportional body measurements in terms of the cun<\/i>.\u00a0 The cun<\/i><\/b> is the width of the distal inter-phalangeal joint of the thumb.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First, the ancient Chinese theory of Jingluo will be presented.\u00a0 Then, some western scientific attempts to justify the theory will be discussed in future articles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0 Chinese Classical Sources<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0 Jingluo concept was conceived during the long history of certain Chinese practices which include Shamanism, massage, primitive forms of Qigong, Taoist, Confucionist and Buddhist meditations, clinical observations of the development and cure of diseases and the propagation of needling sensations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are tales of ancient Qigong masters who could sense the energy flow in their own bodies and also in their patients by feeling or sight.\u00a0 Today, there are still methods of Qigong diagnosis being used by some practitioners based on feeling Qi and even some claiming to see Qi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Two silk scrolls, written in 3 B.C., contain the earliest description of Meridians and Collaterals.\u00a0 However, the earliest major text on the Meridians and Acupuncture is the Yellow Emperor\u2019s Inner Classic<\/i> (Huang Di Nei Jing) compiled during during the period from 1B.C. to 1 A.D.\u00a0 It is divided into two books, Plain Questions (Su Wen) and Miraculous Pivot (Ling Shu).\u00a0 Most of the Su Wen was written as a conversation between the Yellow Emperor, a legendary ruler, and his learned courtiers.\u00a0 It discusses physiology, morphology, pathology, morphology, pathology, diagnosis and prevention form the classical Chinese medical viewpoint.\u00a0 The Ling Shu contains clinical applications of acupuncture and moxibustions and desccribes the Jing-Luo and acupuncture points.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is estimated that there are 10,000 traditional Chinese medical treatises still available.\u00a0 Only brief discussions of some of the important texts will be presented.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Nan Jing<\/i> (Classic of Difficult Issues) was compiled anonymously in 1 or 2 A.D.\u00a0 It was\u00a0 a unified and comprehensive treatise on the theory of Meridians, Collaterals and Points, as well as the etiology of diseases, their diagnosis and therapeutic needling.\u00a0 The Shang Han Lun<\/i> (Sytematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), written by Zhang-Zhong Jing in 220 A.D., addressed acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine.\u00a0 It became one of the clinical foundations of traditional Chinese herbology.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the oldest surviving\u00a0 texts, the Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing<\/i> (Comprehensive Manual of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), written by Huang-Fu Mi in 282 A.D., described the important theoretical arrangement of acupoints into 3 continuous Channels originating from the feet and running to the hands, as well as 3 Channels starting from the hands\u00a0 and running to the feet.<\/span><\/p>\n

The peak in education in Chinese acupuncture and herbology was reached during the Tang dynasty (618-907 A.D.).\u00a0 The Imperial Medical College was founded in 618 A.D.\u00a0 Later, similar Chinese medical colleges were established in each province.<\/span><\/p>\n

The government continued to support acupuncture education during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 A.D.).\u00a0 Wang Wei-Yi , a court doctor, was orderd to revise and verify information about acupoints and Meridians.\u00a0 He precisely located 359 points on 14 channels, describing the medical indications and needling depth of each point.\u00a0 He also designed 2 life-size bronze figures inscribed with the acupoints and Channels.\u00a0 These statues were used for testing students.\u00a0 A figure was filled with water or mercury and coated with wax.\u00a0 The accuracy of a student\u2019s needling was determined by whether the intended hole was needled and so leaked fluid.\u00a0 Another famous text\u00a0 of the Song dynasty was Instruction on the Pulse (Mai Jue) by Cui Jia-Yan.\u00a0 It was published in 1189 and translated into several European languages in the seventeenth\u00a0 century.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Acupuncture-hand\"<\/a>Research, education, clinical improvements, collation and commentary continued to flourish during the Ming dynasty (1366-1644 A.D.).\u00a0 The Zhen Jiu Da Cheng<\/i> (Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), written by Yang Ji-Zhou and published in 1601, synthesized many classical texts and also unwritten, traditional practice procedures.\u00a0 It became one of the most influential medical texts for later generations.\u00a0 It was the major source of information transmitted to Europe\u00a0 in the nineteeth and twentieth centuries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0 Functions of the Jingluo<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Jingluo connect the Organs and tissues of the body and important in physiology, pathology, prevention and treatment of diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

(a)\u00a0 Transport Qi and Blood Regulating Yin and Yang<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 47 in the Miraculous Pivot states that the Jingluo transport Qi and Blood to adjust Yin and Yang, nourish tendons and Bones, and to improve joint function.\u00a0 Thus, all parts of the\u00a0 body can communicate with each other and normal life activities are maintained in equilibrium.<\/span><\/p>\n

(b)\u00a0 Resist Pathogens and Serve as Passages for Pathogen Transmission<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If the Antipathogenic Qi is strong Pathogenic Qi will not be transmitted to the interior.\u00a0 However, if the\u00a0 Antipathogenic Qi is weak, the Jingluo may serve as passages for Pathogen transmission.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

(c)\u00a0 Reflect Symptoms and Signs and Signs of Diseases<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 71 in the Miraculous Pivot points out that the Pathogenic Qi can manifest in different locations by its transmision via the Jingluo connecting the involve d Organs as in Table 1.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Involved Organs<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Location of Pathogenic Qi<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Heart and Lung<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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elbows<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Liver<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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axillae<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Spleen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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groin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kidney<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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popliteal fossae<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Table 1\u00a0\u00a0 Transmission of Pathogenic Qi Via the Jingluo to Traversed Locations<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter 22 in Plain Questions states that in Liver disease the hypochondriac pain may extend to the lower abdomen; in Heart disease there may be pain in the chest, fullness in the costal region, pain in the back, shoulder, and medial regions of the arms.\u00a0 Related tissues and sense organs may also exhibit signs.\u00a0 For example, Heart Fire flaring up may cause tongue ulcers, ascension of Liver Fire may lead to the eyes swelling; deficiency of Kidney Qi may impair hearing.<\/span><\/p>\n

(d)\u00a0 Transmit Needling Sensations; Regulating Deficiency and Excess<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The medical text, Precious Supplementary Prescriptions, states that acupoints located on the Jingluo usher Qi to distant locations to achieve curative results.\u00a0 In Chapter 5 of the Miraculous Pivot\u00a0 postulates that the key point of acupuncture treatment is to know how to regulate Yin and Yang.\u00a0 Chapter 9 in the Miraculous Pivot says that acupuncture treatment must aim at regulating the flow of Qi.\u00a0 This means that the stimulation of acupoints is transmitted to the relevant Zang-Fu Organs.\u00a0 Consequently, normal free flow of Qi and Blood is restored, the function of the Organs regulated, and the disease is cured.\u00a0 None of this would be possible without the transmision function of the Jingluo.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0 The Horary Cycle<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In Ancient times, the Chinese separated the day into 12 two hour periods, denoted by the Twelve Earthly Branches<\/b>.\u00a0 These periods were based upon the movement of the Sun, with twelve o’clock midday being the most Yang point and twelve midnight the most Yin point.\u00a0 They discovered that the Qi flows cyclically through the Meridians and pertaining Organs so that each Meridian and Organ experiences maximum physiological activity during a specific two hour period.\u00a0 This Qi flow is by the connection of the Meridians of the hand and foot, Yin and Yang, exterior and interior.\u00a0\u00a0 This concept comes from the school known as “Zi Wu Liu Zhu Fa” and dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618 \u2013 907 AD).\u00a0 This cyclic flow is called the Horary Cycle<\/b>.\u00a0 It is also known as the Midday\/Midnight Law<\/b> because the energy of a given Meridian and Organ reach their minimum in the twelve hour later two hour period following its two hour maximum period.\u00a0 The flow in the Horary Cycle is depicted in Figure 1.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lung (L)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Large Intestine (LI)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spleen (Sp)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Stomach (S)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Heart (H)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Small Intestine (SI)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kidney (K)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bladder (B)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pericardium (P)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sanjiao (SJ)\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Liver (Liv)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gallbladder (G)<\/span><\/p>\n

Figure 1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Horary Cycle<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Each acupoint on an external Meridian is named in Chinese.\u00a0 It is also denoted by a letter or letters, as shown in Fig. 1, to denote its Meridian and also a number.\u00a0 The energy flows along a Meridian from the smaller to the larger number.\u00a0 The acupoints are numbered consecutively starting with 1.\u00a0 For example, the first point on the Lung Meridian is Zhongfu or L 1 and the last point is Shaoshang or L 11and the Qi flows from L 1 to L 11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In the Five Element style of acupuncture an important part of the treatment is to remove energy blocks \u2013 that is, when there is a relatively greater amount of Qi in the Meridian before the block and a relative deficiency in the Meridian after the block (5). The relative amount of energy in the Meridians is found by palpating the pulse.\u00a0 The energy can be made to exit the first Meridian in the order of Horary Cycle by first tonifying its Exit Point <\/b>and enter the next Meridian in the Horary Cycle by then tonifying its Entry Point<\/b>.\u00a0 These Entry and Exit Points are not necessarily the first and last points on the Meridians.\u00a0 For example, in a Sp\/H Block, the Exit Point of the Spleen (Sp 21, from Table 1) would be tonified. \u00a0Next, the Entry Point\u00a0\u00a0 (H 1, from Table 1) on the Heart Meridian would be tonified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The most active acupoint during the maximum energy period of a Meridian is called the Horary Point<\/b>.\u00a0 It corresponds to the same Element as the Meridian containing it \u2013 for instance, the Metal acupoint for the Lung and Colon meridians.\u00a0 The Entrance, Exit and Horary points for each Organ and its time period are listed in Table 2.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Earthly Branch<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Max. Energy Time Period<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Organ or Meridian<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Entry Point<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Exit Point<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Horary Point<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yin<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3 a.m. \u2013 5 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nLung<\/span><\/td>\n\n

L 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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L 7<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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L 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Mao<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5 a.m. \u2013 7 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nLarge Intestine<\/span><\/td>\n\n

LI 4<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Li 20<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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L I1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

7 a.m. \u2013 9 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nStomach<\/span><\/td>\n\n

S 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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S 42<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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S 36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Si<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

9 a.m. \u2013 11 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nSpleen<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Sp 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sp 21<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Sp 3<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

11 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nHeart<\/span><\/td>\n\n

H 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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H 9<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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H 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Wei<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1 p.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nSmall Intestine<\/span><\/td>\n\n

SI 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SI 19<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SI 5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Shen<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

3 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nBladder<\/span><\/td>\n\n

B 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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B 67<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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B 66<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Yu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

5 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nKidney<\/span><\/td>\n\n

K 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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K 22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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K 10<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Xu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

7 p.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nPericardium<\/span><\/td>\n\n

P 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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P 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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P 8<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Hai<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

9 p.m. \u2013 11 p.m.<\/span><\/td>\nSanjiao<\/span><\/td>\n\n

SJ 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SJ 22<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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SJ 6<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Zi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

11p.m. \u2013 1 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nGallbladder<\/span><\/td>\n\n

G 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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G41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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G 41<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\n

Niu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

1 a.m. \u2013 3 a.m.<\/span><\/td>\nLiver<\/span><\/td>\n\n

Liv 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Liv 14<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Liv 1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Table 2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Horary Cycle Maximum Energy Periods, Entrance, Exit & Horary Points<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Horary Cycle can be used can be used to maintain maximum health by adjusting lifestyle in accordance to the body\u2019s natural biorhythms.\u00a0 For example, breakfast should be nutritious, since the Stomach is most active between 7 and 9 a.m., in accordance with the saying,\u00a0 \u201cBreakfast like a king, supper like a pauper\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0 In order to eliminate jet lag the body clock must be reset so that Horary Cycle functions in the same time as the local time of the destination. Stimulating specific Horary Points on the body allows the energy to transfer from one meridian to another, thus helping the biological clock update itself in mid-flight (6).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The practice of each third of the long Yang Lu-chan (1799 \u2013 1872) Tai Chi form causes the Qi to circulate once through the Horary Cycle.\u00a0 This promotes smooth Qi circulation in the Meridians and so is beneficial to the practitioner\u2019s health.\u00a0 This form contained fast and slow movements.\u00a0 The (new) long form, practiced by most Yang stylists today, was devised by Yang Cheng \u2013 Fu (1883 \u2013 1936) and only contains slow movements.\u00a0 This form may also promote the aforementioned Qi circulation.\u00a0 However, it is doubtful that practicing any of the modern, shortened versions of the Yang style will circulate Qi as occurs in the performance of the long Yang form. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each of the twelve Regular Meridians has its own acupoints and pertains to a Zang (Yin) or Fu (Yang) Organ with the same name.\u00a0 There exists an exterior (Yang)-interior (Yin) relation of connection by the Meridians.\u00a0 Each Meridian exhibits its pathological manifestations in the event its Qi flow is not smooth.\u00a0 Those that pertain to the Zang Organ communicate with the related Fu Organ and vice versa.\u00a0 Hence, a pair of related Organs has a physiological and pathological influence on each other.\u00a0 Moreover, points on the related Meridians can be used to treat disorders on the related Organ \u2013 for instance, points on the Liver Meridian can be used to treat Gallbladder disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the following, the front refers to the surfaces facing forward when the arms are held down by the sides with the palms forward and the toes of the feet are facing the side with the heels touching each other and trying to form a straight line, like the first foot position in ballet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Three Yin and Yang Meridians are located symmetrically on the front and back surfaces, respectively, of both arms and legs \u2013 see<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.acumedico.com\/arm.htm<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 and http:\/\/www.acumedico.com\/leg.htm<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For example, there is a Lung Meridian on both arms and a Stomach Meridian on both legs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meridians on the body are also located symmetrically on both sides, but are usually shown on only one side -see\u00a0<\/span>http:\/\/www.acumedico.com\/torso.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The exact course of the twelve Regular Meridians will be described in the order of their flow in the Horary Cycle, beginning with the Lung Meridian.\u00a0\u00a0 The route of each Meridian will only be described on one side of the body, since the Meridian with the same name has an analogous route on the other side.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marty Eisen<\/p><\/div>\n

Marty Eisen, PhD<\/strong>\u00a0– a retired scientist, who constructed mathematical models in medicine. He has studied and taught Yoga, Judo, Shotokan Karate, Aikido, Qigong, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, and Tai Chi. Dr. Eisen studied Chinese Medicine through apprenticeships and correspondence courses .\u00a0\u00a0 His \u00a0latest project is to help arrange free courses for veterans in Chow Qigong for health or as a vocation\u00a0\u00a0– see\u00a0http:\/\/eastwestqi.com\/<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0For more information\u00a0about Dr. Eisen please visit http:\/\/home.comcast.net\/~carolezak<\/a><\/p>\n

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