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Leonard Peltier Info

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Leonard Peltier is still in Leavenworth Prison, and is continually denied medical treatment he badly needs.
Over 30 million people throughout the world are asking for executive clemency for Mr. Peltier.

The International Leonard Peltier Defence Committee website has the latest information.

The Ancient Poem of the Universal Post

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The universal post is a mystical form of martial arts
We can never fully understand the way it is done
It seems like an embrace with a smiling face
You use your strength from within
You are relaxed and use no force
It is like clouds floating in the wind from all directions
You use forces from the universe to substantiate your strength
Your strength comes from your breathing
You do not hold fast, leaving a lot of room to move
You do not bend to a greater strength
So smoothly you move and so naturally
Your breathing and your limb movements should not be impeded
It is like moving in space
In and out of the highest peaks and clouds
Gliding through air and clouds
Floating along with the winds
Graceful yet composed
Always contain calmness and peace
Head upheld high with pride
You embrace the world below you
As clear and pure as an underground brook
Like lead turning into silver spinning to the moon
Looking into an antique mirror to look deep into your soul
Your cup is filled to the brim
Absolutely free of restraint and free of self
You could fly as though you had wings
Head toward the limitless horizon
Like throwing a pebble into water
The circles get larger and larger
With your hands you push open the limits of the universe
You embrace from within
Heaven and earth and the ten thousand things capture your thoughts
The eyes look outside with determination
Up and down your strength flows
You push and you embrace continuously
Your thoughts should be pure
This should clear your mind
This should curb all illness
You always return to the center
You can attack or defend at will
You must have a will of iron
The principle of this is to strengthen
To go for happiness and health
Your body will benefit from this
This has been handed down from the ancients
This form of exercise can help you without limits

from Master Kuo’s Chinese Boxing Chronicle

Study Tips for SOU Students

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Chinese Med: Intro Herbs (SS/HE399)
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Formula Prescriptions

Chinese Med: Meridian Theory (SS/HE399)
Acupuncture Meridian & Point Theory

the following are some memorization strategies used by students in my winter 2003 Intro to Herbs class:

use of tables listing herb formula ingredients “worked but took me longer to memorize. I did notice that looking at the different patterns did help though. Next I tried flash cards and tables. I found that although I was memorizing the formulas I wasn’t really learning them. . . . The next method I tried was writing each herb and its conditions over and over.. . . I did this and also studied the tables and this seemed to be the most effective method for me. It took less time and I actually remembered it.” — Erica
“The different types of study habits that I’ve tried to use to be successful . . . have varied from writing down each formula several times to using index cards at home to having my children quiz me. . . . I’ve found that just walking and talking to myself and repeating the names of the herbs and their characteristics have been the most beneficial.” — Rhonda
“I found that quizzing myself with flash cards was the best way to learn all the herbs and I could learn the formula for the herbs in under 2 hours if I kept quizzing myself.” — Helen
“What seemed to work the best for me was to write out the formulas on my own paper. After writing the formulas I would read the formulas over and over again. I would say the names of the herbs out loud. . . . Once I finally thought I remembered the herbs I would try to write down the herbal formula on another sheet of paper.” — Heather
“I added another component to the multiple writings of each herb. After doing each one many times, I then rewrite all of the herbs before. This way by the time I get to the end of the formula I have retained (hopefully) the ones before.” — Allyson
“I entered all the information in the chart template, then memorized them. I color coded tastes, temperatures, etc. and was able to recall the “look” of the page. I also ade little note cards, one for each herb, chinese and latin botanical name, and pinned them on my wall. Then I would practice writing the whole chart from memory, over and over again. When I forgot I could look on my wall. . .” — Maria.
“I made a set of flash cards for each formula and I used different colored highlighters for the different properties of the herbs. I used this color-coded highlighting on the handouts we received as well. After I had gone over the flashcards for some period of time, I would attempt to recite the formula by memory. If I could not, it helped to write out the formula on a piece of paper by hand and see how much I could remember. I repeated this process until there were no gaps in the formula.” — Nicole
“I would definitely recommend note cards first, also when memorizing information it is important not to wait until the last minute. You should at least have a couple days where with any spare time you have just flip through them every once in a while and the information will stick better in your mind. I can actually visualize the note card as I take the test.” — Rochelle
I really liked to memorize the actions along with all the other information. . . helped to solidify each herb’s main part in the formula.” — Adam
“My memorization technique consisted of making all the herbs and the information about them into one big group, as opposed to lots of herbs to memorize separately. I would put the herbs in an order that allowed me to create relationships between them to help me remember, like arranging them by category, or by putting all the sweet herbs first, bitter last. By viewing them all as a bigger picture I was more easily able to remember them. I tried to look them over each night for three nights before the quiz to help get them solid in my head.” — Carrington

Examples of Chinese Herbs

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*Dang Gui (“Tail”)* *Radix Angelicae Sinensis* category: blood tonic Found in many formulas, including “Si Wu Tang” (Four Substance, or ‘Ladies’, Decoction)		*Tian Ma* *Radix Gastrodiae* category: extinguish wind a main ingredient in “Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin” (Gastrodia and Uncariae Decoction)

*Huang Qi* *Radix Astragali Membranaceae* category: qi tonic In many formulas, including “Yu Pi Feng Tang” (Jade Windscreen Decoction)		*Bai Shao* *Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae* category: blood tonic In many formulas, including “Xiao Yao San” (Relaxed Wanderer Powder)

*Lotus Leaf* *Folium Nelumbinis* category: stop bleeding		*Yin Yang Huo* *Herba Epimedii* category: yang tonic Found in “Er Xian Tang” (Two Immortal Decoction )

*Gou Teng* *Ramulus Uncariae* *“Hookvine”* category: extinguish wind Main ingredient in “Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin” (Gastrodia and Uncariae Decoction)		*She Jue Ming* *Concha Haliotidois* category: extinguish wind

First-time Patients’ Questions

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Will it hurt?

As my needling techniques instructor, who is Buddhist, said “the first
rule is to not hurt the patient.” I prefer to use pain-free techniques
in order to maximize the patient’s relaxation, which assists in making
the treatment effective. There are a few points on the body that may feel
like insect stings for a moment — ear acupuncture points are one example
— however, if the patient finds any needle sensation intolerable, I
remove the needle. My technique is based on Japanese acupuncture, which is
more subtle than Chinese or Korean techniques. It’s the same technique
my acupuncturist used for my treatments. While the patient rests for 15-30
minutes, sensations may be felt at the needle sites, or in other parts of
the body; dull aches, tingling, warmth, coolness, and the feeling of water
pouring down the back have all been reported by patients, along with a relaxed,
euphoric feeling at the end of a treatment.

Can you treat more than one problem at the same
time?

Acupuncture is a treatment modality from a holistic medicine system—not
only can I treat more than one problem, I have to, because the problems
may actually be related, even if one is recent, and another is
long-standing. This includes treating both physical and emotional problems.

How many needles are used in
treatment?

On average, a treatment may consist of six to ten needles being inserted
at various points, usually on the arms and legs, though points on the back,
the abdomen, and head may be used. A well-trained and experienced practitioner
will know which points are contraindicated for certain conditions (pregnancy,
for example). Ear acupuncture is a microsystem of points used to treat
the entire body, popular in pain management, smoking cessation, or weight
reduction. Points on the hands and face are used for ‘face lift’ treatments.

How big are the needles?

I use a finer gauge of needle than many acupuncturists, because they are
more comfortable for patients with chronic conditions, and because they minimize
bruising. They are about as thick as a hair.

How deep do the needles go?

Most of the points I use in treatment do not need deep needling. Needle depth
can be just under the skin to about 1/4 inch, occasionally 1/2 inch on some
of the larger leg or arm muscles.

What are the needles made of?

The needles I use are stainless steel; occasionally, I may use gold-plated
needles if they are available, for certain patients. I do not use needles
with silicon coating.

Are the needles
sterile?

Yes — all needles are sterilized and vacuum packed in plastic bubble
packs or paper packs at the manufacturer for one time use.

Is it normal to bleed after
acupuncture?

Some points may bleed a little when the needle is taken out. This
is more likely to happen on a full moon, in hot weather, or on a person
who bleeds or bruises easily. There are some more aggressive acupuncture
techniques that involve bleeding a point with a lancet, and these techniques
are reserved for what acupuncturists refer to as “acute” conditions: traumatic
injury with pain, or inflammation. Generally, acupuncturists are now trained
to explain any aggressive treatment they may use to the patient, and inform
them whether bleeding or bruising will result. The patient is free to decline
such methods; a good acupuncturist will have many different techniques to
offer in approaching a patient’s condition.

Will I feel worse after
treatment?

I do my best to not provoke a “healing crisis” in my patients, since they
usually have been enduring chronic illnesses of long duration when they come
for treatment. I also strive to refrain from performing a treatment that
is stronger stimulation than what a patient’s body can tolerate that
day. I always adjust my treatment plan for a patient if they report
any unpleasant side effects following acupuncture.

Acupuncture Treatments

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The following is a partial list of conditions for which acupuncture
and Traditional Chinese Medicine provides effective treatment.
The whole body is treated regardless of primary complaint, in order
to ensure that therapeutic results are long-lasting. Time is an essential
part of the healing process; so too is patient involvement through lifestyle
modification. As the condition improves, treatment frequency is tapered off;
the goal is to rebalance the patient’s body so that their complaint no longer
manifests.

Acne

Adult Onset Diabetes (NIDDM)

Allergies

Amenorrhea

Anemia

Arthritis

Asthma

Autoimmune Diseases

Chronic Cystitis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Colds

Conjunctivitis

Depression

Dizziness/Fainting

Dysmenorrhea

Ear Infections

Eczema

Fevers of Unknown Origin

Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Fibromyalgia

Frozen Shoulder

Headaches

Hypoglycemia

High Blood Pressure

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irregular Menstruation

Insomnia

Incontence

Infertility

Laryngitis

Low Back Pain

Lupus

Lymphadenitis

Meniere’s Syndrome

Menopausal Symptoms

Menorrhagia & Metrorrhagia

Migraine Headaches

Multiple Sclerosis

Muscle Injuries

Night Blindness

Orthostatic Hypotension

Pain

Pelvic Floor Weakness

Photophobia

PMS

Poor Memory

Post-Operative Recovery

Psoriasis

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Restless Leg
Syndrome

Seasonal Affective
Disorder

Sleep Disorders

Stress Reduction

TMJ/Tooth Grinding

Xerophthalmia (Dry Eyes)

Weight Management

Wrinkling & loss of tone of facial skin

My assistant, Nicholas T. Katt

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photo by Jason the photographer

Nicholas, born 1998, year of the Earth Tiger, was a Christmas gift from my friend Janelle, hence Nicholas’ being named after the season’s patron saint. Joining Cinnabar Swan Healing Arts after a brief period at Jackson County Animal Shelter, he quickly integrated himself into the clinic schedule & taking on his professional name.

Also known as the velvet fangboy, the pantherman, biscuit boy, biscuit head, Nicky Kitty, Nickypoo, Nikolai, monkeyman, monkeyhead, monkeybutt or just plain monkee (these from his amazing climbing abilities, and as one patient calls it “vulturizing” from high promontories over us lowly humans), Nicholas is noted for his biscuitizing massages, automatically prompted THX Dolby purr, and occasional wild antics when the winds whip up in the Rogue Valley. Nicholas will also supervise gardening activities.

Nicholas is a short haired black cat with possible Siamese bloodlines, a real talker, and has a wide repertoire of cat words, the most mysterious of them being his affirmation, “fuh-duh” when happy with being petted. He also understands a fair number of English words, such as,”biscuit biscuit”, “get it”, “crunchies”, and “flaked tuna”.

After his hunting training in the field aka kitty dojo on C Street with sensei Sammy (who now lives in Minnesota), Nicholas established a reputation as an adept mouser, and a questionable reputation as a bird hunter. Amazing prey include hummingbirds and dragonflies; he hasn’t figured out what to do with preying mantises, but cicadas he definitely dotes on for their extra crunch. His most preferred prey are craneflies. Unknown prey include those things he chases that are living in the sixth to twelfth dimensions.

To balance his nature as the mighty hunter, I gave Nicholas attunements to the level of Reiki III. Not only prey, but prone and seated humans benefit from his Reiki biscuits.

Originally a big fan of Scott Lewis’ weather report on the local ABC affiliate (it was the only way he would calm down and go to sleep at night), Nicholas has now become the unofficial back up alarm clock (handy in power outages), and sleep monitor/TV and lights out guy. Sometimes this means that we don’t watch Mr. Lewis’ rundown of the microclimate forecasts, or in the spring, the “Fruit Frost Forecast”.

In addition to his self-adopted work of sitting with patients who are sad or in pain, Nicholas also likes to accompany people to and from their car. He supervises e-mail correspondence and webpage composition when his busy schedule of sleeping, eating, sleeping, hunting, sleeping, patrolling, and sleeping permit.

Nicholas T. Katt is one of many professional cats found in businesses throughout Ashland, and has been known to make a challenge pledge to other business cats during JPR Rhythm & News’ pledge drive.

Summary of Courses taken at Samra University of Oriental Medicine & Oregon Institute of Technology

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Human biology — 30 hrs

Topographic anatomy — 30 hrs

Anatomy & Physiology (3 courses) — 90 hrs

Western Pathology (3 courses) — 90 hrs

Clinical Aspects of Western Medicine (3 courses) — 90 hrs

Pharmacology — 20 hrs

Pharmacology (taken at OIT) — 30 hrs

Psychology of Patient Care — 30 hrs

Ethics & Professional Issues — 30 hrs

Survey of Health Care Systems — 30 hrs

Chemistry — 30 hrs

Organic/Biochemistry — 30 hrs

Physics — 20 hrs

Western Medical Terminology — 20 hrs

Principles of Nutrition — 30 hrs

History of Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture — 30 hrs

Chinese Medical Terminology — 30 hrs

Fundamental Theories in Chinese Medicine — 30 hrs

Diagnostic Methods Oriental Medicine — 30 hrs

Essentials of Chinese Medicine (4 courses) — 120 hrs

Tuina (Chinese Orthopedic Massage) — 60 hrs

Introduction to Acupuncture — 30 hrs

Points Location Theory (5 courses) — 150 hrs

Acupuncture Techniques (3 courses) — 90 hrs

Chinese Internal Medicine (4 courses) — 120 hrs

Qi Gong — 30 hrs

Tai Chi — 30 hrs

Facial Diagnosis — 30 hrs

Botany & Introduction to Herbs — 30 hrs

Chinese Herbology (4 courses) — 120 hrs

Herbal Prescriptions (4 courses) — 120 hrs

Chinese Nutrition — 30 hrs

Herbal Pharmacy — 40 hrs

Clinical observation — 220 hrs

Clinical Observation Presentations — 20 hrs

Clinic Seminar — 60 hrs

Clinical internship — 640 hrs

Clinic Management — 30 hrs

cumulative gpa: 3.92

Oregon License No.: AC00363 active since 1997

instructors and clinical supervisors at Samra University under which Isabeau
studied include:

Jirui Chen, B.S. — received his MD in 1957 from the Peking Union
Medical College. He has been on the faculties of the China Academy of Traditional
Chinese Medicine and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. He is also
author of Acupuncture Case Histories.

Hua Gu, Ph.D., M.S., L.Ac. — after receiving his MD in 1980 at
Guangzhou TCM College, he went on to receive both his MS and his Doctorate
in Medicine at the China Academy of TCM, Institute of Orthopedics and
Traumatology, Beijing, PRC.

Wei Min Hao, Ph.D. — received his MD degree from the Beijing
Medical University, Beijing, PRC, and his doctorate in Anatomy at the University
of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. His research interests are ini
cell biology and lymphoma associated immunosuppressive molecules.

David DaDe Li, B.M., M.S., L.Ac. — received his medical training
at the Tonji Medical University, Wuhan, China. He completed his masters and
licensure training at Samra University. He was Associate Professor of Pathology
at the Beijing Medical Staff’s College where he did extensive research in
geriatrics and cardiology.

Jian Feng (Jevons) Li, L.Ac. — he has a long history
of experience in Oriental Medicine, particularly Oriental Orthopedics. He
studied at th Traditional Chinese Orthopedics Department of the Beijing Chao
Yang District, Guanxiang Hospital.

Ming-Dong Li, MSOM, L.Ac. — After graduating from the Heilongiang
College of TCM PRC, he completed a residency program atthe Shanghai College
of TCM and went on to receive his Master of Science in Acupuncture and Herbology
at Samra University.

Newman T.K. Lui, L.Ac. — graduated from Zhong Shan Medical College
and interned at Canton Hospital in the early 1960s. He has practiced Chinese
Medicine for over 25 years and is recognized as a specialist
in herbology.

Mark Melchiorre, B.A., M.S., L.Ac. — after completing his
Bachelor of Arts degree in General Arts and Sciences at Pennsylvania University,
he did graduate studies and professional work in Theater and Film. He received
his M.S. in Acupuncture and Herbology at Samra University.

Joel Penner, D.O.M., B.A., L.Ac. — received his training in Oriental
Medicine at Emperor’s College and his doctorate at Samra University.

Tan Quach, M.A., L.Ac. — received his certification as
a licensed AiKi-Tai Ji Quan instructor in 1975 from the Ho Chi
Mihn City Health Department, Vietnam. He received his MS in Acupuncture and
Herbology at Samra University.

Jun Hua Shen, B.S., L.Ac. — received her degree in Traditional
Chinese Medicine at the Zhejiang College of TCM, Hangzhou, PRC, where she
taught Chinese herbal studies.

Xiao-Ming Xu, L.Ac. — after graduating from the Shanghai College
of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she served as staff doctor and clinic supervisor
at the Shanghai Rui-Jin University Hospital of Internal Medicine and Acupuncture.

Amir Zagross, M.A., L.Ac. — after undergraduate studies at the
California State University at Dominguez Hills, he completed his Master’s
degree in Chinese Medicine at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental
Medicine.

Linda Xiao Xing Zhang, D.O.M., L.Ac. — received her training
in Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chengdu, China. Received her doctorate
in Medicine 1983 at Samra University.

Rong Zhou, B.S., L.Ac. — received her degree in TCM from Chengdu
University of TCM, Chengdu, China, where she taught gynecology and internal
medicine. She also conducted research in internal medicine and cardiology.

key professional experience and continuing educational seminars attended
post graduation include

Shui Long (Water Dragon) Qi Gong, Astrakhan, Russia 2002

Healing the Patient Within, Jeffrey Yuen Aug 2001

Treating the Aging Patient, Janet Zand, L.Ac. Dec 1999

Nei Kung Chi Liao/Taoist internal arts, Jeff Nagel, L.Ac. 1999

Energetics of Western Pharmaceuticals, Z’ev Rosenberg, L.Ac. 1998

Balance Method of Richard Tan, OMD, L.Ac., Symposium, Seattle, WA July 1998

Taoist Institute, Burbank, California Apr 1990 — Tui Na introductory
course (24 hours).

Editorial Assistance: Zhu Ming, translator, “The Medical Classic of the Yellow
Emperor” Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 2001

Discussion Board ‘Expert’ for WebMD’s Alternative Medicine/Acupuncture board
(http://mywebmd.com) Apr 2000-March 2001

Undergraduate Studies: University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Major: Philosophy/English

Coursework included Russian Language, Physical Anthropology, Physiological
Psychology, and two independent studies in addition to requirements for major
studies in both degree subjects.

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