I am writing for a few reasons.
One, I just want to extend my thanks again for last weekend. After a year of knowing this system, but not really knowing it - I am so grateful to have had the experience to deepen my knowledge and more important my understanding of AA.
Two, I also wanted to send a follow-up to the treatment I received. My arms feels the same, however - my low back, and in my QL's right around, ZhiShi (Ub52), the spot of stagnation that has been there since before the land of time is at least 60% better, if not more. That is really great. What I found to be the most amazing of them all is - last night i was cleaning out my fridge, and realized my brain has been working much better. Clearer thoughts, making connections between A and B versus just being like yes, that is A and that is B. This had been happening since Monday and continued through today - I could give lots of examples, but I will keep it short. I couldn't put my finger on why the sudden change - and then I realized, it must have been the treatment on Sunday. So, that is really really neat - it is nice to have my brain functioning at a higher capacity!
Three, I would like to figure out a way to keep studying AA even though I am down in Savannah. I have been drawing grids each day and practicing the measurements (and you are correct, it is amazing how much faster the math gets with even just a few days of practice). There was mention of some possible 3 or 5 day shifts at the hospital. I would like to know more about this - and maybe I can fly up to study and follow for a few days? I have many ideas in my own head about how I can do this, but I would like some feedback for what you are offering for people to continue to study under you - especially since I am not in NYC.
Fourth, I did an AA treatment today on one of my patients. (It was not for one of the protocols we learned, sorry for disobeying). I treated for blood stagnation leading to cold toes on the right side. As well as Kd Xu and Lv Yin Xu. I also attempted to treat for macular degeneration. This is a patient I have been treating for awhile and she was open to me trying. Her vision has gotten severely worse recently, and I felt it was worth a try based on what I learned this weekend - and everything I have read and re-read about AA. Patient is female, 88 years old. Pulse, choppy, forceful. Tongue - Pale, thick yellow coat (MJ and LJ), SLV +1,
Here is what I did, and in the order that I did them:
1. half way between Ren 12 and Ren 13, and halfway between Kd and Ren bilateral - SCS - to pinpoint the eyes.
2. Ren 12 - Deep - harmoinze sp
3. Ren 4 - Deep - harmoinze kd
4. St 24 - Medium - guide qi and blood above - bilateral
5. St 26 - Medium - guide qi and blood below - bilateral (using YM, full of qi and blood to send to lower part of body, and using the next closest yangming point to the umbilicus and below.
6. Ab6 - SCS - bilateral - to pinpoint the toes
I then went back and slightly adjusted the eyes - and checked each point.
There was a huge difference in the warmth in the toes, and all of her pain went away in her feet both after needling and after 30 minutes of retention and removing the needles. Her vision also sharpened. There was not as much change in the vision, but the fact that there was any I was excited - (and also surprised). I know the real difference will be if the treatments can last in the feet and the eyes stay even just slightly better until next treatment. I just wanted to share my experience, and more importantly my gratitude for your sharing this system in the US, and all of the work you have done studying yourself.
With gratitude,
Jen Marks.
Jen,
First, thank you allowing me to share your email and respond to you here. I think your experience from treatment and the clinical case is a good starting point for discussion on needling considerations in BMAA.
In regards to your treatment, the points used were: RN 12, 10, 6, 4 (all D), RN 10above & R9 above (S), KI17 (bi, M), ST24 (bi,M), KI17 below/lateral (S), Ab7 L & KI13 L (M). I did try to locate the source of your arm pain (cervical & thoracic) and I thought I had when you said the area decreased when you were on the table after RN 10 above. The fact there was no change when you got up means I didn't find the source of it. I did, however, make a decision that while I wanted to reduce the pain for you, it was not going to be a priority. Treating you on a constitutional level was more important. I modified the cervical spondylosis formula, using the "returning qi to the source" formula RN 12, 10, 6, 4 (all D), instead of the heaven - earth combination. Along with the KI13 & Ab7, I was focusing on supplementation of the kidney. The mental clarity and reduction of back pain are a clear result of this.
As for the patient you treated, first, please don't try to find the eyes on tortoise and needle them. It is not safe. The way to treat the eyes is to bring qi and blood to them. Use CS VBA as the base formula. You said the pulse was forceful. If so, she may have enough qi & blood to treat both the eyes and toes at the same time. But be careful over time. Your use of ST26 is right on! Add ST 27 if it is not enough.
We can definitely continue the conversation and learning through this forum. Pat and I are discussing the times for an intensive and when the next L1 & 2 will be. We'll email and post as soon as we decide.
You were a pleasure to have in class. I would say it was great to have someone to laugh at my jokes, but I think you were laughing in between them as well!
Be well,
Paul
Jen,
First, thank you allowing me to share your email and respond to you here. I think your experience from treatment and the clinical case is a good starting point for discussion on needling considerations in BMAA.
In regards to your treatment, the points used were: RN 12, 10, 6, 4 (all D), RN 10above & R9 above (S), KI17 (bi, M), ST24 (bi,M), KI17 below/lateral (S), Ab7 L & KI13 L (M). I did try to locate the source of your arm pain (cervical & thoracic) and I thought I had when you said the area decreased when you were on the table after RN 10 above. The fact there was no change when you got up means I didn't find the source of it. I did, however, make a decision that while I wanted to reduce the pain for you, it was not going to be a priority. Treating you on a constitutional level was more important. I modified the cervical spondylosis formula, using the "returning qi to the source" formula RN 12, 10, 6, 4 (all D), instead of the heaven - earth combination. Along with the KI13 & Ab7, I was focusing on supplementation of the kidney. The mental clarity and reduction of back pain are a clear result of this.
As for the patient you treated, first, please don't try to find the eyes on tortoise and needle them. It is not safe. The way to treat the eyes is to bring qi and blood to them. Use CS VBA as the base formula. You said the pulse was forceful. If so, she may have enough qi & blood to treat both the eyes and toes at the same time. But be careful over time. Your use of ST26 is right on! Add ST 27 if it is not enough.
We can definitely continue the conversation and learning through this forum. Pat and I are discussing the times for an intensive and when the next L1 & 2 will be. We'll email and post as soon as we decide.
You were a pleasure to have in class. I would say it was great to have someone to laugh at my jokes, but I think you were laughing in between them as well!
Be well,
Paul
