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Alternative Medicine Definitions

(And Treatment Codes)

Codes refer to letters found at the end of the name and

address for each physician in our Physician Referral list.

We hereby define those letter codes.

AC = Acupuncture (Includes AKABANE) = The

technique of inserting thin needles through the skin at

specific points on the body to control pain and other

symptoms. A form of primary health care, based on

traditional Chinese medical concepts and modern orien-

tal medical techniques, that employs acupuncture diag-

nosis and treatment, as well as adjunctive therapies and

diagnostic techniques, for the promotion, maintenance,

and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.

Acupuncture shall include, but not be limited to, the

insertion of acupuncture needles and the application of

moxibustion to specific areas of the human body and the

use of electroacupuncture, Qi Gong, oriental massage,

herbal therapy, dietary guidelines, and other adjunctive

therapies, as defined by board rule. Electrical Acupunc-

ture = Stimulation with light electric current thru needles

inserted at various acupuncture points. Laser Acupunc-

ture = Use of specific laser wave lengths lightly applied at

specific acupuncture points. AKABANE = Acupuncture

developed by a Japanese named Kuoei Akabane of

Hokkaido. Japanese Acupuncture Oriental medicine was

brought to Japan from China in the 6th Century. Since

then, Japanese physicians have refined and created tech-

niques and ideas that differed from the Chinese. Needling

techniques generally involve thinner or smaller needles

and employ shallower insertions. Non-insertive tech-

niques are also used. There are many feedback mecha-

nisms, enabling both patient and practitioner to evaluate

changes during the treatment session. Tight and tender

points on the abdomen, as part of the diagnosis, can be

released instantaneously. Improvements to symptoms are

often experienced during the treatment.

ACE = Auriculotherapy = Form of homuncular

acupuncture developed by Dr. P.F.M. Nogier of France.

Its theory depicts the auricle (the outer portion of the ear)

as an upside-down fetus with points that correspond to

bodily parts. Such points number more than two hun-

dred. Ostensible diagnosis involves examining the ear for

tenderness or for variations in electrical conductivity.

Treatment consists in the acupuncturing or electrical

stimulation of the auricular acupoint that corresponds to

the anatomical site of the malady.

ACP = Acupressure = (Chinese and Japanese) treat -

ment of symptoms by applying pressure with the fingers

to specific pressure points on the body. Syn onyms: G-Jo,

shiatsu.

AK = Applied Kinesesiology = Applied Kinesiology

(AK) is a system that evaluates structural, chemical and

mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing with

other standard methods of diagnosis.

The doctor using AK finds a muscle that is unbal-

anced and then attempts to determine why that muscle is

not functioning properly. The doctor works out the treat-

ment that will best balance the patient’s muscles.

Treatments may involve specific joint manipulation

or mobilization, various myofascial therapies, cranial

techniques, meridian and acupuncture skills, clinical nu-

trition, dietary management, counselling skills, evaluat-

ing environmental irritants and various reflex proce-

dures.

AK uses the Triad of Health. That is Chemical,

Mental and Structural factors that balance the major

health categories.

The Triad of Health is interactive and all sides must

be evaluated for the underlying cause of a problem. A

health problem on one side of the triad can affect the other

sides. For example, a chemical imbalance can cause men-

tal symptoms. AK enables the doctor to evaluate the

triad’s balance and direct therapy toward the

imbalanced side or sides.

AK skills are developed and approved by the Interna-

tional College of Applied Kinesiology Board of Stan-

dards. These skills are refined from many disciplines

including Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Medicine, Den-

tistry, Acupuncture, Biochemistry, Psychology, Home-

opathy, and Naturopathy etc. Members of these profes-

sions share knowledge through the publications and con-

ferences of the International College of Applied Kinesiol-

ogy (ICAK).

A Doctor using AK during an examination will add a

new dimension to standard diagnostics.

AV = Autogenous Vaccine = A vaccine made from a

culture of bacteria or other bodily fluids taken from the

person to be vaccinated.

BE = Bio-Electro Brain Integration;

BD = Biological Dentistry = Biological dentistry

stresses the use of nontoxic restoration materials for

dental work, and focuses on the unrecognized impact that

dental toxins and hidden dental infections can have on

overall health.