Acupuncture generally works well in treating internal diseases, as it works with energy(qi) flow. The traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) are comprehensive and complex system, but it is not perfect. Many acupuncturists realize that there are many inconsistencies or exceptions in the theories, when they treat clients in their actual clinical practices.
According to the meridian theory, the direction of flow within the meridian lines are fixed and it never suppose to change. However, it is common to observe reactions on opposite directions. If it is indeed the reaction as stated in the theory, it must be slow because it is stated that qi flows within the meridian lines with speed of 50 laps per day.
In actual clinical practices, it is not rare to observe immediate reactions on opposite directions of the meridian lines. This kind of observation suggests the necessity of verifying the direction of the meridian lines. This is not to say that the meridian theory is wrong. The meridian theory was structured based on the assumption that qi flows within a body. Because of that, the twelve meridian lines are designed to be connected in sequences. A human body is too complex to explain just by the meridian theory. It is inevitable that an inconsistency like this occurs.
When you are suffering from some kinds of internal diseases, your body reacts naturally. For example; when stomach is hurting, specific areas of abdomen and back get tensed. Acupuncturists can treat this with acupuncture points. TCM is useful when selecting appropriate acupuncture points. However, there are inconsistencies in TCM. It sometimes works and sometimes does not. It also limits the freedom of observation.
SEIDO acupuncture attempts to bridge this gap. SEIDO acupuncture points were found by simply observing reactions of a human body when a needle was inserted. The reflection areas are precisely defined. Therefore, point locations for SEIDO acupuncture may require more accuracy than point locations for TCM acupuncture. A few millimeter difference in the point location changes the outcome. That is why practice is important.
There was SEIDO acupuncture seminar in Barcelona last week. The topic of advance seminar was internal diseases. I joined the seminar to brush up my point location skill.
Because it emphasizes the importance of point locations, this seminar is hands-on style.
Seminars are held twice a year (usually September and February) at ESCUELA LIPING DE ACUPUNTURA AND MTC. The instruction is in Japanese, translated to Spanish.
Now I have practice buddies in Spain. We promised to meet regularly to improve our skills.