Acupuncture 453

Course overview

*Describe the functional activities of Qi and their associated physiological processes in the body. *Explain the role of the Original Qi as the dynamic motive force for transformation. *Analyze the interrelationship of the Essence and the Fire of the Gate of Life. *Explain the process of the movement of Qi in the body. *Summarize the role of the bones as one of the deepest energetic layers. *Paraphrase how the entering and exiting of Qi from the space between the skin and muscles regulates sweating. *Describe how Qi enters and exits from the joints, and how this process can become interrupted. *Explain the nature and functions of the Yin and Yang organs in general, and the essential differences between them. *Infer how the Kidneys, as the foundation of Yin and Yang and the origin of Fire and Water in the body, impact the other Organs. *Give examples of how the role of the Stomach and Spleen as the center impacts the body's function. *Summarize the relationships between Heart and Blood. *Outline how anger affects the Liver and how a Liver disharmony affects our moods.