the 9th ATCMA Congress Speakers

Ruan Jin Zhao

the 9th ATCMA Congress Speakers

Ruan Jin Zhao

Topic

The Key Role of Heart and Gut Microbes Play in Oncogenesis and Clinical Therapy

Abstract

TCM has a profound theory about oncogenesis and abundant clinical experience in treating cancers. But in current clinical oncology, TCM does not play a major role which it is supposed to do. The main reason is that its theory remains no systemic and clinical experience are scatterings and lack of comprehensive. Its therapeutic potential power could not be fully released. This lecture holds that the core of the Heart is the emperor of all organs; heart is the controller of Nutrient energy and Defensive energy; Heart dominates the blood circulation. It is reasonable to claim that heart malfunction is the original source of cancer, which was fully supported by clinical observation and the interrelationship between heart and cancer disclosed by lately medical science research.

Based on the TCM principle of survival with existing of Wei Qi (Stomach energy) and death without Wei Qi. Quality of Wei Qi includes the gut microbe’s homeostasis, which decides the cancer patient’s prognosis and where the T cells being primed for more power in anti-tumor; to help chemotherapy perform better; to make immunotherapy works properly and so on. Strengthening the Stomach energy may directly contribute to the outcome of anti-tumor.

The article introduces the multiple therapeutic modalities to increase heart energy with the effective modified herbal formulas and concrete acupuncture techniques. As well as delineating how to regulate stomach energy to restore the gut microbes to a relative better condition to achieve a great anti-tumor result clinically.

Shu-Zhong Gao

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Gao Shu-zhong, National Famous Traditional Chinese Medicine Doctor, Qihuang Scholar, former president of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, second-level professor, doctoral supervisor, current director of the Research Institute of New External Treatment Materials of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, vice president of the Chinese Acupuncture Society, and Chairman of the External Treatment Methods and Technology Professional Committee of the Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies, Chairman of the Acupuncture and Medication Integration Professional Committee of the Chinese Acupuncture Society, Chairman of the Relations Working Committee of the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies, Honorary President of the Shandong Acupuncture Society, etc. He has published more than 100 papers and authored more than 20 academic works such as “One Needle Therapy” and “Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine Umbilical Therapy”. He has edited national textbooks “Acupuncture Therapeutics” and “Acupuncture and Moxibustion Techniques”, etc., and presided over national key science and technology projects, national He has participated in more than 10 scientific research projects such as the Natural Science Foundation, presided over the formulation of national and international standards for cupping, and won more than 10 scientific and technological awards. Mainly engaged in the research on the classic theory and clinical application of acupuncture, the combined use of acupuncture and medicine, and the external treatment methods of traditional Chinese medicine, and proposed “Gao’s special points”, “one-needle therapy”, “Gao’s umbilical moxibustion”, etc.; clinically adopts the combination of acupuncture and herb, internal and external treatment. The treatment method has achieved good clinical results.

Topic: One-Needle Therapy

Abstract:

Based on TCM classics such as “Ling Shu”, this article introduces the clinical experience of one-needle therapy in treating headaches, neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, stomach pain, dysmenorrhea, joint sprains, and other time-related diseases.

Xiaoming Cheng

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Xiaoming Cheng, 程晓明

Xiaoming Cheng
320 Washington Street, Brighton Center
MA 02135, Suite 300
(617)787-4001
xmcheng@bwh.harvard.edu

Chief Editor of New England Journal of TCM
License Acupuncturist MA
O.M.D/ Harvard Medical School / Osher Center of Integrative Medicine
Guest Professor of Zhejiang University of TCM

Title: Acupuncture in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Body: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that occurs when a person experiences or witnesses a scary, shocking, frightening, or dangerous event. These stressful or traumatic events often involve situations where life is threatened or serious harm occurs. Children and adults with PTSD may feel anxious or stressed even when they are not in danger.

Overview: Patient may develop PTSD after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as war, natural disaster, sexual assault, physical abuse, or a serious accident. PTSD can leave feeling stressed and scared after the danger is over. It affects life and the people around.

Signs and symptoms:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Diagnosis and differential diagnosis

Acupuncture differentiation

Treatment window

TCM herb medicine treatment

Xiaolin Tong

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Tong Xiaolin, a Chinese Academy of Sciences academician and an internal medicine expert in traditional Chinese medicine, serves as the Director of the National Center for Integrative Medicine. He has dedicated himself to the inheritance and innovative research of traditional Chinese medicine, integrating the Chinese medicine approach of “harmonization” with the Western medicine approach of “targeted therapy,” introducing the concept of “harmony-target-differentiation-treatment.” This has led to the reconstruction of a new diagnostic and treatment system in traditional Chinese medicine and the modern herbal medicine.

He has developed effective treatment formulas for diabetes at different stages, and his achievements have been incorporated into international and domestic guidelines for traditional Chinese medicine. Addressing a crucial factor affecting the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine – the dosage of herbal medicine, he has established the discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine Dose-Response, providing dosage standards and scientific foundations for rational drug use, significantly improving the efficacy in critical and severe cases.

He has received various honors, including the national “Most Beautiful Scientific Worker” from the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China, the Second National Innovation Award from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and recognition as an “Advanced Individual in the Fight Against COVID-19” by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Additionally, he has been awarded the title of “Teaching Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleges” by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Ministry of Education, and the National Health Commission.

Title:

State-target Differentiation and Treatment.

Abstract:

State-target Differentiation and Treatment is a thought process that integrates Western and traditional Chinese medicine. On one hand, it involves diagnosing diseases according to Western medicine’s disease names, considering the complete development of diseases, and reevaluating diseases with traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic thinking. This involves classifying diseases, staging them, and differentiating symptoms, understanding the core causes and mechanisms of diseases, and combining symptoms with treatment strategies and targeted medication.

On the other hand, it draws from microscopic examination and utilizes disciplines such as cell and molecular biology, anatomy, and pharmacology. It extends traditional Chinese medicine’s four diagnostic methods by combining the traditional Chinese medicine harmonization approach with micro-targeted therapy, allowing for precise medication and improving the specificity and accuracy of treatment.

The construction of the Harmony-Target-Differentiation-Treatment system provides a new model for clinical diagnosis and treatment in traditional Chinese medicine. While guiding clinical treatment and medication selection, proper dosage is crucial for maximizing the efficacy of targeted treatment. Clinical drug dosages should fall within the range specified in the “Chinese Pharmacopoeia” and the broad dosing thresholds defined in classical medical texts, achieving a balance between the disease and its treatment, with the treatment dosage chosen based on expected outcomes.