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Heather,
I have studied a fair amount of oriental philosophy and have done tai chi for several years. I say this just to add some context to my question. I, in no way, mean to say I am well schooled in any of this.
I was wondering if you could tell me what is meant by wind in acupuncture. I have heard that GB20 and BL10 regulate internal and external wind and am not sure if I understand what that means. I may have not even understood or remembered correctly.
Thank you for your time.
Mark
Hi Mark,
Wind is one of the pathogens that assaults our bodies. Along with damp, cold, heat and phlegm. The Chinese Medicine constraint is that wind enters us through the wind gate. The back of our neck. That is why GB20 UB12, BL10 are important points for ridding us of wind. Because they are in the wind gate area. So literally you can have wind trapped in your body making you sick. External wind heat,and wind cold are cold and flu symptoms. Internal wind is more nefarious, seizures, stroke, dizziness, etc. Hope this helps. Make sure to cover your neck when your out in the wind. Don't sleep with a fan blowing on you.
Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc.
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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac
Expertise
I can answer any questions about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Tuina (Chinese massage, Cupping, and Gua Sha. I can answer questions about Qi, Meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. I can answer how these different modalities can benefit different conditions.
Experience
I have a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice in DeKalb IL. I have been practicing TCM since 2002. I have given many lectures and classes on the subject of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Nutrition and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. This Includes speaking at an International Conference for the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.
Organizations
AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA
Publications
For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,
Education/Credentials
Master degree in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. I am lisensed and board certified in Acupuncture. I did an advanced internship at Guang Zhou University in Guang Zhou China.
Awards and Honors
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
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