Smoking Cessation

Point Selection Based On Disharmony Patterns

 

The selection of acupuncture insertion points is based on syndrome differentiation — a unique method of identifying disharmony patterns in the body based on TCM theory, e.g. lung yin deficiency, phlegm-heat, liver qi stagnation, heart qi deficiency, etc. 

 

For example, those who are easily irritated or annoyed, and have headaches, dream-disturbed sleep, thirst and bitter taste in the mouth, a red tongue with yellow coating, wiry and rapid pulse, is identified as liver fire disharmony pattern. As such, acupoints along the liver meridian such as LR2 (行间) and LR3 (太冲) are often selected to purge the liver fire.

 

Heart and Lung qi deficiency is another commonly seen disharmony pattern of nicotine addiction. Symptoms include cough, sore throat, clear phlegm and nasal drip, shortness of breath, excessive sweating, palpitations, chest tightness, pale tongue and weak pulse.

 

Having said that, there is a particular acupoint called Tim Mee (甜美穴) that is specially chosen for smoking cessation. It’s located on the wrist and was accidentally discovered by the American doctor James S. Olms.

 

Chinese Medicine & Tui-Na (Chinese Therapeutic Massage)

 

Tuina complements acupuncture treatment to restore the yin and yang balance of the body, to promote circulation of qi (life energy) and blood along the meridians, and to regulate the internal organs. Tuina has a very good calming effect. It promotes relaxation and alleviates fatigue, anxiety, restlessness and irritability. Sometimes Chinese herbs that help to nourish the lung qi and yin are being prescribed.

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