This is the second video on the six most frequently used acupuncture points to help people recover after a stroke. Today I am going to help you locate and activate three acupuncture points to open the senses of vision, hearing, smell, taste, and touch; —relieve the spinal cord —reduce overall inflammation -relieve the spinal cord and reduce overall inflammation.
REFERENCES Chavez LM, Huang SS, MacDonald I, Lin JG, Lee YC, Chen YH. Mechanisms of Acupuncture Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Rehabilitation: A Literature Review of Basic Studies. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Oct 28;18(11):2270. doi: 10.3390/ijms18112270. PMID: 29143805; PMCID: PMC5713240.
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0 -> Hello.
1.6 -> This is the second video on the six most frequently used acupuncture points to help people recover after a stroke.
8.72 -> In the first video, Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery, I covered
13.66 -> Stomach 36 for lower body rehab,
15.66 -> Large Intestine 11 for upper body rehab, and
19.86 -> Governing Vessel 20 for its healing effects on the brain and nervous system.
25.14 -> Today I am going to help you locate and activate three acupuncture points to open the senses of vision, hearing, smell,
34.54 -> taste, and touch.
36.54 -> Also to relieve the spinal cord and reduce overall inflammation.
42.34 -> My name is Dr. Baritz. I'm a chiropractor, nutritionist, herbalist, and I'm certified in Acupoint Physical Medicine.
50.6 -> I've helped thousands of people live healthier and happier lives, and I want to help you too.
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63.1 -> The first point I would like to show you is Large Intestine 4.
67.16 -> Large Intestine 4 is said to sharpen and activate the senses of vision, smell, sound,
73.28 -> taste and touch.
75.28 -> Large Intestine 4 is like a pharmacy in your hand and has been used to relieve pain and stiffness in the hands, address insufficient or excess sweating, and relieve inflammation
87.04 -> in the head, neck and throat.
89.04 -> To locate Large intestine 4 look at the back of your right hand.
93.92 -> Move your right thumb so that it is touching your hand.
97.5 -> Notice the skin fold between the thumb and your hand.
100.72 -> Press in at the tip of that fold and find a point that is tender or sensitive; that is Large Intestine 4.
107.46 -> Activate Large intestine 4 by rubbing this point five times rapidly, take a break for a count of five, then repeat four more times.
114.9 -> It might look like this.
126.46 -> Or if you have a tei shin it might look like this.
141.78 -> Next locate Large Intestine 4 on your left hand and repeat.
145.72 -> After activating Large Intestine 4, take a few deep breaths, look around the room,
156.46 -> touch a few things and listen.
159.34 -> Things just might seem brighter, sharper and a little bit more exciting.
164.74 -> Lets now look at Governing Vessel 14.
167.46 -> Governing Vessel 14 is known as The Great Vertebra and is located just below the bump at the base if your neck.
174.28 -> Governing Vessel 14 is a spinal cord rehab point.
178.22 -> In addition to stroke recovery, it is used for any type of neck injury, as well as epilepsy.
184.5 -> To locate Governing Vessel 14, put your index finger in the back of your neck, then move it down to the base of your neck where you will feel a little bump. That is the cervical vertebra number 6. Go past it, and you come to a bigger
198.12 -> bump which is cervical vertebra 7.
200.32 -> Between cervical vertebra 7 and the next vertebra is a little depression that is Governing Vessel 14.
207.22 -> Activate Governing Vessel 14 by rubbing this point five times rapidly, then take a break for a count of five and repeat four more times.
216.28 -> It might look like this: first bump, second bump.
231.26 -> Or if you have a tei shin, it might look like this.
245.76 -> When used as directed, this acupuncture point can bring about a whole new level of recovery.
251.26 -> In traditional Chinese Medicine these points are usually accompanied with herbs for optimal results.
258.58 -> I have found that the herbal Formula Free & Easy Wanderer is perfectly suited for use with these acupuncture points.
267.22 -> Published in the Imperial Grace Formulary in the year 992 AD,
271.76 -> this formula has been used for centuries promote an overall feeling of well-being, help balance hormones, support alertness
280.56 -> and mental clarity.
282.56 -> It is believed that the herbs in Free & Easy Wander produce results by reducing nervous system overload
288.94 -> and supporting the hormone system.
290.94 -> I have put a link below for more information about Free & Easy Wanderer.
294.78 -> The next point, Governing Vessel 26,
296.78 -> is powerful and convenient to use.
298.78 -> Governing Vessel 26 is in the groove that runs from the base of your nose to your upper lip. The name for this groove is the philtrum.
309.14 -> Governing Vessel 26 is said to restore clarity, open the senses, quiet the nervous system, and relieve low back pain.
317.4 -> In addition to helping with recovery, Governing Vessel 26 is useful for weight management.
323.92 -> To see my protocol for weight management, check out my video: Acupuncture Points for Weight Loss.
329.8 -> To find Governing Vessel 26 press into the center of your philtrum and push slightly up or down till you find a sensitive point;
339.2 -> that is Governing Vessel 26.
340.62 -> Stimulate Governing Vessel 26 by rubbing or pressing five times rapidly, then take a break for a count of five and repeat four more times.
348.08 -> It might look like this.
356 -> Or if you have a tei shin--I suggest you use the round end--and it might look like this.
368.02 -> The skin on your face can be tender so be sure to not to use too much pressure.
372.22 -> Along with the three points in my video: “Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery” you now have
378.26 -> the six acupuncture points that have been shown to
380.26 -> promote New nerve growth in the brain,
382.26 -> regulates blood flow in the damaged area,
386 -> Increases brain cell survival, help regulate neurochemicals and improve memory after a stroke.
392.92 -> If you or a loved one has had a TIA or a stroke, let's use this powerful ancient knowledge to improve lives.
400.04 -> I suggest that you use these six points three times a day for thirty days to get fast results, and then use them twice a day for the next ninety days to stabilize results and continue the recovery.
412.2 -> Till next time, this is Dr. Baritz, signing off. Yours for health naturally.
