Respiratory and

Digestive

Debi Weiss, R.N., Lic. Ac. Debi’s medical career began in 1975 specializingin psychiatric nursing. In 2001 Debi earned her Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Minnesota College ofAcupuncture & Oriental Medicine. Her Oakdale, MN. clinic, Transition To Health is committed to integrative therapies and treatment of chronic disease. She is the developer of the Ideal Weight Program™.

Email: weissacupuncture@gmail.com

Dr. Darren Starwynn is an acclaimed expert in electrotherapeutic pain management and vibrational medicine, with over 30 years of clinical experience. He's the author of the books Microcurrent Electro-Acupuncture and Healing the Root of Pain, and an innovativeresearcher and inventor. He has a clear teaching style, and ability to integrate advanced healing knowledge into practical applications.

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� Define ‘communicable disease’ and Wen Bing

� Differentiate current seasonal pathogens / EPI’s – colds & flu

� Compare strategy and treatment: TCM & allopathic (CDC)

� Identify supplemental & herbal treatments to boost Immunity and eliminate EPI’s

� Learn effective FST microcurrent EPI protocols to clear EPI & tonify lymph & immune systems.

� Understand rationale for patient education regarding EPI’s and TCM therapies

“an illness caused by an infectious agentor its toxins that occurs through the

direct or indirect transmission

of the infectious agent or its products

from an infected individual or via an animal, vector or the inanimate environment to a

susceptible animal or human host.”

“the relationship between

disease and microbes

was first proposed in

the 17th century . . . It wasn’t until 1883 that German bacteriologists

Koch & Loefflerprovided evidence that tiny, invisible microbes enter the body and cause disease . . .”

Shanghan LunAcknowledged epidemic diseases, EPI – climatic factors Six Divisions / Stages of disease

1642–1852 the theory of Wen Bing --warm diseases evolvedTwo new concepts:

Transmissible agents (EPI) existed, not just climatic factorsTransmissible agents involved heat-type influences

Wen Bing - warm disease Occur in waves, communicable, fever is characteristic symptom.

Influenza: Type H & B Viruses, fall-winter

Respiratory. Spreads via cough/sneeze/surface.

Common Cold: >200 viruses, August-April

Rhinovirus enters via nose/mouth, thrives in low humidity.

Enterovirus: Viruses, summer-fall

Spread in respiratory secretions & stool.

Viral Gastroenteritis: ‘stomach flu’ year-round

NOT influenza. Bacterial or viral. Fecal-oral transmission.

INFLUENZA COMMON COLD

� Rapid Onset

� Fever: 100-103 degrees

� Bodyaches: often severe

� Chills: common

� Fatigue: moderate-severe

� Cough: dry, unproductive

� Sneezing: uncommon

� Stuffy Nose: uncommon

� Sore Throat: uncommon

� Tight Chest: often severe

� Headache: common

� Gradual Onset

� Fever: rare

� Bodyaches: slight

� Chills: uncommon

� Fatigue: mild

� Cough: hacking, product.

� Sneezing: common

� Stuffy Nose: common

� Sore Throat: common

� Tight Chest: mild-moderate

� Headache: uncommon

ENTEROVIRUS GASTROENTERITUS

� Poliovirus� Non-polio virus (coxsackie

A/B)� Virus in respiratory secretions

& stool� Direct contact or surfaces� Enters via GI tract � Can attack nervous system. � Sx.: respiratory/mild cold� flu-like fever & aches� rash� Meningitis, encephalitis,

paralysis

� *Virus: rotovirus, norovirus

� Bacterial: E.coli, salmonella

� Not respiratory

� Fecal-oral transmission, surfaces, food

� Onset: rapid or 1-2 days

� GI system inflamed

� Diarrhea, vomiting, pain

� Fever, headache

� Dehydration

Avoid the spread of cold & flu germs� Avoid/minimize contact with infected persons

� Frequent hand washing

� Disinfect surfaces

� Cover nose/mouth if sneezing or coughing

� “The yearly flu vaccine is the first & most important step in protecting against all flu viruses.”

No recommendations for supporting immunity.

“At least two factors play an important role in determining the likelihood that flu vaccine will protect a person from flu illness:

1. characteristics of the person being vaccinated (age and health)

2. the similarity or ‘match’ between the flu viruses the flu vaccine is designed to protect against and the flu viruses spreading in the community.”

“However, even during years when the vaccine match is very good, the benefits of vaccination will vary across the population, depending on characteristics of the person being vaccinated, and even, potentially, which vaccine was used.”

Zheng Qi – Upright Qi – Anti-pathogenic Qi

“The forces that maintain normal bodily functions and that seek to re-establish them

when Evil Qi is present.”

The functional activities of the body

and ability to resist disease.

Homeostasis

Support the Zheng Qi

� Su Wen Ch. 72 “Pathogenic Qi cannot invade the body if the Antipathogenic Qi remains strong.”

� “To balance disharmony, the first and foremost measure is appropriate diet.” DCM 1350 C.E.

� Herbals – tonics, reishi, schisandra berry, astragalus, atractylodes, eleuthero root

� Acupuncture (FST) – clear excess & tonify deficiency

� Lifestyle

� Diet – Fresh, vitamin, mineral, phytonutrient rich

� Protein is the basis of immune system

� Low sugar – excess sugar depresses immunity

� Detoxification - Liver health – support Phase II

� Restorative Sleep – its called ‘restorative’ for good reason

� Immune system is built during night

� Stress management

� High cortisol levels depresses immunity

� Exercise – gentle movement

� Move to enhance lymphatic flow

� Infants� 0-3 months = 100.4 F� 3-6 months = up to 102 F� 6-24 months = above 102 F

� Children� 2-17 years = above 102 F

� Adults� 18 years & older = above 102 F

� Seek medical attention any of the following� Fever lasts more than 3 days� Severe headache, stiff neck, SOB� Unusually irritable or lethargic� Significant discomfort

� Continue immune support recommendations

� Acupuncture, Cupping (back Shu pts.)

� TCM Herbal tx – *PneumoVen, *Smart Silver

� PneumoVen – Premier Research Labs 800-325-7734

� Opens & Supports Lung – Lg. Intestine meridians

� Smart Silver – Deseret Biologicals 800-827-9529

� Liquid nanoparticles, anti-microbial,

� Resonates at frequency of ultraviolet light

� Microcurrent FST: Pad pre-set #1, Intensity 25-50 uA

Bi-phasic, Waveform square or slope, Modulation contin.

� Tx Strategy: Detoxify EPI, Tonify Lymph & Immune

� Microcurrent pads: Lu7 x St36 or Sp6 x St36

� EPI – Respiratory

� 49 – 200 (3”) Tonify – Solar Plexus

� 50 – 50 (5”) Decongest – Respiratory system

� 57 – 41 (5”) Detoxify – Influenza toxin

� 57 – 12 (5”) Detoxify – Bacterial toxin

� 57 – 160 (5”) Detoxify – Malignant virus

� 49 – 13 (5”) Tonify – Lymphatics

� 49 – 116 (5”) Tonify Immune system

� 6.8 – 38 (3”) Constitutional Factors

� Microcurrent pads: (A) UB 21 to CV 8 (B) Liv 13 or Sp 6 x St 36

� EPI – Gastrointestinal� 49 – 200 (3”) Tonify – Solar Plexus

� 50 – 47 (5”) Decongest – GI system

� 57 – 38 (5”) Detoxify – flu toxins/digestive

� 57 – 12 (5”) Detoxify – Bacterial toxins

� 57 – 160 (5”) Detoxify – Malignant virus

� 49 – 13 (5”) Tonify – Lymphatics

� 49 – 116 (5”) Tonify – Immune system

� 6.8 – 38 (3”) Constitutional Factors

K 27: Strengthens immunity through respiratory system

LI 11: boosts immunity

LI 4: Decongestant, anti-inflammatory

TW 5: Balance immune function – is “outer gate”

Ren 17: Governs body’s resistance to illness and decreases anxiety

Ren 6: Strengthens immunity and boosts Qi

St 36: Boosts immunity and raises energy

K 3: Strengthens immunity through Kidneys

Du 14: Reduces inflammation and strengthens immune function

GB 20, Du 14 and UB 12: Can induce sweat to relieve mild, early conditions

Du 14, Du 13, UB 12: Apply moxa for cold feelings in back

UB 13: Reduce cough

Pc 6 and St 36: For nausea and indigestion accompanying cold or flu

St 36, St 25, Ren 4: For diarrhea accompanying cold or flu

St 8: Add for headache with LI 4 and Lu 7

47 y/o healthy woman

“pneumonia going around office for a week”

Past 24 hrs. onset nagging rough cough, fatigue 8/10, dull frontal HA, temp. 99.6

FST-EPI Respiratory tx twice 2 days apart

After tx #1, next day cough less frequent/rough, no HA, slept the night, fatigue 4/10, temp.99.0

After tx #2, minimal cough, fatigue 0/10. Started Smart Silver 2 tsp. b.i.d.

Tx one week later with Jing tx to restore homeostasis. No respiratory issues.

39 y/o male works with Bonnie. Pneumonia dx 2 weeks ago. Just finished 14 day antiobiotic tx.

Fatigue 9/10. Bodyaches 8/10. No temp. Cough nagging, unproductive.

Start PneumoVen per 3 caps t.i.d. x 6 days

FST-EPI Respiratory tx 2 days consecutively

After tx #2, no cough. Fatigue 4/10. Bodyaches 2/10

1 week later no cough or body aches. Fatigue 2/10

FST – Jing tx to support homeostasis.

13 y/o male, plays hockey fanatically, anxious, underweight, easily stressed.

Sudden onset 1 day ago GI distress – nausea 6/10, no vomit, no hunger, “belly feels dull & heavy” stools loose, very tired (8/10), feels “weak” and head “tight across front” temp. 99.2, slight chills.

FST-EPI GI tx 2 days consecutivelyAfter tx #1, no nausea, able to take fluids/soup, no

loose stool, temp.98.8, no HA, still tired (5/10) and uncomfortable.

After tx #2, temp.98.6, eating ‘normal’ no chills, no body or belly aches, fatigue at 2/10

10 days later, no lingering sx. Back to usual activities.

Teach your patients about the immune system and the nature of various seasonal pathogens.

Teach them that protecting their immune system is key to health.

Inform patients that Chinese Medicine provides therapies to both strengthen the immune system and treat a pathogenic invasion.

This information will empower patients and encourage participation in seasonal care.