Randall Burks, HSCI E-146 (16056) - Blood & Qi
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The translation of medical knowledge is an immense undertaking. Contemporary physicians have approached acupuncture as a form of nerve stimulation, comparing Chinese meridian systems to the peripheral and central nervous system. However, this does not fully explain the efficacy of acupuncture for relieving pain caused by vascular compression. An ancient text of traditional Chinese medicine - the Huangdi Neijing - suggests that meridian systems may facilitate the resonate flow of both Qi and blood.
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