Holistic Medicine

Chinese Medicine Textbook Episode 7 The Heart Controls the Blood Part 1

??"The heart controls the blood" - a vessel that surrounds life and contains the heart

Surrounding our bodies"Blood"is not just a carrier of nutrition or oxygen.
In Oriental medicine, blood is the moisture of life,Source of nourishing spirit (god)It is said.
　The central being that produces that blood and circulates it throughout the body - that is the "heart".

? Controlling the bloodline: the heart surrounds life

"The heart governs the bloodline"This means that the heart is responsible for producing blood and circulating throughout the body through blood vessels (blood vessels).
The essence of water grains made by the spleen and stomach enters the heart through the lungs, and is dyed red by the "fire" of the heart, turning into blood and moisturizing the whole body.
If this function is healthy, the complexion will be bright, the skin and hair will be shiny, the pulse will be supple, and the mind will be kept calm.
On the other hand, if there is a lack of blood in the heart, both physical and mental disorders will appear, such as palpitations, insomnia, dull complexion, and difficulty concentrating.

? Nourishing the heart and blood with acupuncture

In acupuncture, acupuncture points such as the heart meridian, pericardial meridian, and spleen meridian are used to replenish and circulate the blood in the heart.

? Shinmon:It helps to stabilize the mind and prevent insomnia and anxiety.
? Shinyu:A key point in the heart on the back. Adjust the circle of heart and blood
I do.
? ?Medium: Located in the center of the chest, harmony of qi and blood.
Urge.
? Saninko: Regulate the spleen, liver, and kidneys and produce blood.
Help.

　These pressure points are "quiet prescriptions" to nourish the blood of the heart and soothe the gods.

Textbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Episode 2 The Establishment and Development of Oriental Medicine

The history of Oriental medicine has been nurtured for thousands of years, along with the idea of valuing harmony with nature.
Below is a brief summary of its development from its inception to the present day.

? Ancient origins and establishment of theories
　? Primitive and pre-Qin period (BC ~ 221 BC)
o Treatment with stone tools (?stone) and acupuncture stones began to be used
o Yin-Yang and the Five Elements Ideas are the Basis of Medical Theory
　? Qin and Han Dynasty (221~220 BC)
o Establishment of the "Huangdi Neijing": Establishing the theoretical system of Oriental medicine
　　? The two-part composition of "Sowen" and "Lingshu"
　　? Covers viscera, meridians, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, etc.
o "Shennong Materia Medica": Basic literature on pharmacology
(365 drugs are classified)
Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties ~ Sui and Tang Dynasties (220 ~ 960)
　　? Zhang Zhongjing's "Treatise on Typhoid Fever and Miscellaneous Diseases": A Practical Book of Dialectical Treatment
　　? Wang Shuhe's "Pulse Meridian": Systematization of Pulse Diagnosis Theory
　　? Huangfu Xuan's "Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia Yi Jing": The Compilation of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Theory
　　? Establishment of a medical education system (medical office, etc.)

? Introduction to Japan and unique development
・ Nara ~ Edo period
o Medical books from China were imported, and medicine that fused Japanese and Chinese medicine developed.
o In the Edo period, "meridian treatment" and "health training" were used.
Penetrating the common people
o After the Meiji era, it temporarily declined due to the introduction of Western medicine.

? Introduction to Japan and unique development
　? Nara ~ Edo period
o Medical books from China were imported, and medicine that fused Japanese and Chinese medicine developed.
o In the Edo period, "meridian treatment" and "health training" were used.
Penetrating the common people
o After the Meiji era, it temporarily declined due to the introduction of Western medicine.

? Reconstruction and integration into the modern era
　? 20Since the century
o After the war, Chinese medicine and acupuncture were re-evaluated and became part of the medical system.
Built-in
o Advance scientific research and evidence-based treatment
Explored
o In modern times, as "integrative medicine", Western medicine and
The number of cases where they are used together is also increasing
　? Modern features
o A holistic approach that emphasizes physical and mental balance
o Application to stress, lifestyle-related diseases, infertility, menopause, etc.
o Integration with digital technology (AI diagnosis, remote acupuncture, etc.)

? Summary
Oriental medicine is not just a cure, but also a philosophy of "way of life" and "health preservation".
Even today, preventive medicine and values that aim for harmony between mind and body are once again attracting attention, and will play an important role in future medical care.

Common Sense of the Body Episode 91 What Are the Real Emotions Hidden Behind Anger and Frustration? Part 2

In these two steps to dealing with frustration well, how can you better handle this irritating emotion?
To understand the causes of irritability and organize emotions
Here are two specific methods.

1. Be aware of your expectations

First, think about what you expect from the other person.
"Why were you frustrated?" "What expectations were behind it?" is the first step to controlling your emotions.
　If you are aware of the expectations that lurk within you, you can prevent yourself from being unnecessarily strict with others.

2. Forgive yourself

It is important not to blame yourself too much.
You may feel, "Isn't it strange to be frustrated?"
It's a natural emotion.
Because it happens to everyone,It is important to accept your emotions without blaming yourself.

Summary:

Is irritation the flip side of love?
Irritation doesn't have to be just because you're immature.
Rather, it is because of the expectations and love for the other person that emotions fluctuate.
We feel frustrated when that expectation and reality do not match.
Understanding your expectations behind your frustration can help you control your emotions.
And by being honest about your feelings, your relationship with them will be better.
Your choice is the first step to changing your future.
People can change at any time before they know it.
You're not the only one.
You're not alone.
Knowledge is the shield and spear of life.
May the path you walked be the path of happiness.

Common sense of the body Episode 89 "Anger accumulated in the spine"

　腰に痛みがあると、歩くのが大変だったり、長時間立っているのが辛かったり、痛くて正座ができなかったり、椅子から立ち上がるのが辛かったり、日常生活に支障をきたすので大変だと思います。

　腰をケガしたわけでもないのに痛みが出てきたり、腰が痛み出してから日にちがだいぶ経っているのにまだ痛みが残っている。
　整形外科に行くと時間が経てば治ると言われ、接骨院、整体に行ってもなかなか良くならない場合、原因が身体以外にあることがよくあります。

　よく病気や不調は心のストレスが原因と言われますが、実は腰痛にもこれは当てはまるのです。
　実際に多くの患者さんをみていると、心のストレスが腰痛に表れている方は多くいます。

Japan Acupuncturists Association Tokai Hokuriku Block Conference

　10月12・13日の両日にわたって、日本鍼灸師会東海北陸ブロック会議に出席しました。
　鍼灸業界を取り巻く多くの課題、問題点について話し合われ、その間に有志との懇談があり、絆を深めました。

　鍼灸に対する国民の期待は、単なる「痛みの緩和」や「コリの解消」を超えて、心身の健康維持や生活の質の向上にまで広がっています。特に高齢化が進む日本社会では、鍼灸が果たす役割への注目が高まっています。
　しかし、鍼灸師は医療行為を行うにもかかわらず、「医業類似行為」として扱われることが多いです。
中国や韓国では、鍼灸師は「中医師」「韓医師」として医師と同等の身分を持つが、日本では医療制度の中で補完的な存在であり、時には「医療行為」時には「医療類似行為」とみなされ、
保険制度上の扱いや専門医制度の不在の状況です。

　この状況ででは、安心して国民への期待である「の健康維持や生活の質の向上」に答えられないです。
　国民の期待に応えられるよう、日本鍼灸師会では社会的地位向上と国民の健康促進を目指して、さまざまな取り組みを展開しています。
制度整備、教育、災害支援、広報活動など、分野ごとに力を注いでいます。

Common Sense of the Body Episode 85 - Anger in the Throat

Discomfort in the throat?A condition in which the flow of qi in the throat is poor due to stress?Maybe.
In Oriental medicine, the flow of qi in the throat becomes poor and the feeling of discomfort as if something is stuck in the throat."Plum nucleus"It is called.

The throat is a point where emotions are easily revealed.
This can be seen from the fact that the voice emanating from the throat strongly reveals the psychological state.
Your voice gets louder when you're angry, and your voice gets quieter when you're anxious, right?
緊張や焦っている時は早口になったり、うまく声が出せなくなったりするものです。
そしてその感情を変化させる大きな要因がストレスだからです、要因がストレスだからです。

　東洋医学には「心身相関（しんしんそうかん）」There is a way of thinking.
This is the idea that the mind and body are like mirrors, influencing each other.
The state of the body is projected onto the mind, and the state of mind is projected onto the body.

Stress such as tension, anxiety, and impatience is a burden on the mind, so to speak.
ストレスという心への負担が強くかかると心は不安定になって感情が乱れます。
その心の乱れが鏡のように身体の気の流れの乱れとして反映されます。
身体が苦しいということは、心も同じだけ苦しいということなんです。
So your heart is suffering as much as the discomfort in your throat.

Are you trying to do more than you are capable of doing when you are nervous or impatient?
Isn't anxiety creating a future within yourself that doesn't work out?
Anger is "~ I have to do it!" "~ should be like this!" Don't you think too much?

Stress depends on your own way of thinking, and you should be controlling it to make it bigger yourself.
Please relax more and treat your heart softly.
Think more about things.

Are humans that perfect?
If you can't forgive others for their mistakes, are you that perfect?
Is someone who wants you perfection so perfect in every way?
I think that human beings are imperfect creatures who forget or fail even if they try hard.
When I think like this, whether I make a mistake or the other person makes a mistake, I think, "Well, I'm a human being, so I can't help it" and it's over (laughs).
But because it is imperfect,Isn't it true that people live in a group called family and society to make up for each other's shortcomings?
一人ですべてのことが出来たら人間なんて一人でいいですもんね。

Common Sense of the Body Episode 82 Sleepiness After Eating Maybe It's Caused by Blood Sugar Spikes?　Part 3

食後の眠気を防ぐ運動対策
　食後の運動は、血糖値の急上昇を防ぎ、眠気を予防する効果があります。ただし、激しい運動は逆効果となる可能性があるため、軽い運動から始めることが重要です。
以下では、効果的な運動方法をご紹介します。

有酸素運動で眠気予防
　食後30分～1時間以内の軽い運動は、血糖値の急上昇を防ぐ効果があります。
特に15分程度のウォーキングは、取り込まれたブドウ糖を効率的にエネルギーとして消費し、血糖値の急上昇を抑えることができます。
デスクワークが中心の方は、職場内の階段や廊下を利用して積極的に体を動かすことをおすすめします。

　継続的な有酸素運動は、血糖値のコントロールだけでなく、全身の健康維持にも効果的です。まずは短時間から始めて、徐々に運動習慣を身につけていくことが大切です。

筋トレで眠気予防
　腹筋やダンベル体操、スクワットなどの筋力トレーニングも、血糖値の管理に効果的です。
筋肉量が増えることで、糖の消費量が増加し、血糖値の安定につながります。
休憩時間や空き時間を利用して、簡単なトレーニングを行うことをおすすめします。
　ただし、急に強い運動を始めると逆効果になる可能性があるため、徐々に強度を上げていくことが重要です。無理のない範囲で継続的に行うことで、効果を実感できるでしょう。

質の高い睡眠を摂る
　良質な睡眠は血糖値スパイクの予防に重要な役割を果たします。
　定期的な運動は睡眠の質の向上にも効果があります。
毎朝同じ時間に日光を浴びる、就寝時間を一定にする、就寝直前のスマートフォンやパソコンの使用を控えるなどの習慣づけが大切です。

　また、快適な睡眠環境を整えることも重要です。適切な室温や湿度の管理、快適な寝具の選択なども、良質な睡眠を得るためのポイントとなります。

Common sense of the body Episode 80 Sleepiness after eating and blood sugar spikes may be the cause?　Part 1

Blood sugar spikes are attracting attention as a cause of strong drowsiness after meals.
This phenomenon is difficult to detect during medical examinations, and it is difficult to notice because there are few subjective symptoms.

However, if left untreated, it can lead to various health problems. Let's take a closer look at what exactly a blood sugar spike is, why it occurs, and how it affects the body.


What is a blood sugar spike
A blood sugar spike refers to a condition in which blood sugar levels rise rapidly before and after a meal, followed by a sharp drop.
Blood sugar levels, which are the concentration of glucose in the blood, are controlled in the range of 70~100mg/dl in healthy people, and fluctuations with diet are gradual.

However, when a blood sugar spike occurs, this fluctuation becomes sudden and looks like a sharp "thorn" when viewed on a graph, hence the name.

Regular medical examinations only measure fasting blood sugar, making it difficult to determine the presence or absence of blood sugar spikes.
Therefore, noticing symptoms such as strong drowsiness and fatigue after eating is an important clue to discovery.


How blood sugar spikes occur
Blood sugar spikes occur when carbohydrates consumed in the diet are digested and taken up into the blood as glucose. Normally, when blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin, which controls blood sugar levels properly.

However, if the amount of insulin secretion decreases or the timing of secretion is delayed, blood sugar levels rise rapidly.

After that, a large amount of insulin is secreted in an attempt to lower the elevated blood sugar level, which in turn drops sharply.
This rapid fluctuation in rise and fall is the characteristic pattern of blood sugar spikes.
This phenomenon is also more likely to occur when eating too much, eating too quickly, or after a long period of hunger.


Effects on the body caused by blood sugar spikes
Blood sugar spikes have various negative effects on the body in the short and long term.
In the short term, symptoms such as strong drowsiness, sluggishness, and difficulty concentrating appear due to sudden fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
In particular, symptoms such as drowsiness and desire to sleep immediately after eating are characteristic.

In the long term, rapid fluctuations in blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels and promote arteriosclerosis.
Repeated blood sugar spikes can also increase the risk of diabetes in the future by reducing pancreatic function and affecting the amount and timing of insulin secretion.

In additionIt can also disrupt the balance of the autonomic nervous system and cause various physical ailments.

Common Sense of the Body Episode 79 - Improving Your Life to Cure Insomnia Part 3

心と体をほぐす
Stress and excessive tension are often hidden at the root of insomnia, and it is essential to introduce habits that promote physical and mental relaxation.

Deep breathing or meditation:
By focusing on slow breathing, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant and can be expected to have a relaxing effect.
　夜寝る前5～10分の瞑想や呼吸法がおすすめです。

簡単なストレッチやヨガ：
　身体の緊張をほぐし、血流を改善することで眠りやすい体を作ります。
　就寝直前は刺激にならない軽い動きがよいでしょう。

温かい入浴：
　寝る1～2時間前に38～40度のぬるめのお湯にゆっくり浸かることで、体温の変化が自然な眠気を誘います。

認知行動療法（CBT-I）の基礎：
　眠れないことに対する不安や誤った睡眠認識を修正し、良い睡眠習慣を身につける心理療法です。
　薬と違い副作用がなく、専門医指導のもとで効果を発揮します。

　これらの方法は心身の緊張を軽減し、眠りの質を高める上で非常に有効です。
日常に組み込みやすく、継続することで大きな改善が期待できます。

　医療（鍼灸）の力を活用する
　生活習慣や環境改善を試みても不眠が続く場合は、医療機関での適切な診断と治療が必要です。

Common Sense of the Body Episode 76 - Swelling of the Legs Immediate Effect Acupuncture Points

　足のむくみは生理中や妊娠中によく起こります。
即効でむくみが取れるツボがあれば、と思ったことはありませんか？

Saninko
　三陰交は、血行を改善して冷えの解消の効果が期待できるツボです。
　血行を改善するツボであるため、足のむくみを取るのにも役立ちます。
　場所は、足首の内くるぶしの指4本分上です。

太白（たいはく）
　太白は、足のむくみの他、食欲不振などの消化器系の不調にも効果が期待できるツボです。
　太白は、足の親指の付け根のすぐ下、くぼみの位置にあります。

Taichong
　足のむくみだけでなく、ストレスに効くツボとしても有名なのが太衝です。
　足の甲にあります。足の親指と人差し指の骨をたどっていき、骨が接する部分の手前にあるくぼみが太衝です。

Yusen
　湧泉は、血行の改善や水分の代謝を促すツボとされていて、足のむくみや冷えの改善の他、疲労回復や倦怠感の解消にも効果が期待できます。
　足裏にあるツボで、足先からかかとまでの3分の1くらいの位置、足の人差し指と中指の間にあります。

承筋（しょうきん）
　承筋は、足のむくみの他、ふくらはぎの重さやダルさ、腰や背中の張りにも効果が期待できるツボです。
　ふくらはぎが最も盛り上がった場所で、左右の位置はふくらはぎの中心になります。

Ashisanri
　足三里は、足のむくみや疲れの他、胃腸の調子が悪いときにも効果が期待できるツボです。
　ふくらはぎのツボの一つで、膝の皿の下にある外側のくぼみから、指4本分下の位置にあります。
　右足なら右手、左足なら左手の人差し指をひざの皿の下のくぼみにあて、小指の先があたる位置が足三里のツボです。

豊隆（ほうりゅう）
　豊隆もふくらはぎのツボです。
　体の余分な水分を排出してくれるツボとされているので、足のむくみ解消の効果も期待できます。
　場所は、足首と膝の中間の位置で、脛の外側の筋肉が一番盛り上がったところです。

力加減
　ツボを押すときの力加減は、いわゆる痛気持ちいいくらいにしましょう。
明らかに痛いほど強くツボを押すのは逆効果です。
少し痛みがある程度の力でツボを押しましょう。

押す時のコツ
　ツボを押すときは、息を吐きながら押します。息を吐いているときは、体がリラックスするからです。
鼻から吸った息を口からゆっくりと吐き、吐いているときにツボを押すと効果的です。

　ツボを刺激するマッサージもあります。
椅子に座った姿勢で右足を左足の膝に乗せ、脛をところを右手で持って左手で足首を回します。
回す回数は、20回程度です。回し終えたら、右足の脛の骨の外側をさすります。足を替えながら3セット繰り返してください。