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Low Back Pain
Published in Benjamin Apichai, Chinese Medicine for Lower Body Pain, 2021
Formula actions: Nourishes Yin.Tonifies the kidneys.Supplements Jing.Benefits marrow.
Patterns of Diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine
Published in W. John Diamond, The Clinical Practice of Complementary, Alternative, and Western Medicine, 2017
Shen can be thought of as the vibrancy or aliveness of consciousness. It is really more than just consciousness and mental functioning. It is the vitality behind Qi and Jing in the human body. It is the integrative, animating quality we think of as mind, spirit, and intelligence. Shen is not created by an organ, but is part of the vitality of the organism that connects it to the greater universe. It is stored in the Heart, nurtured by the Blood, and supported by Yin. The quality of the Shen can be seen in the clearness and luster of the eyes. It has to do with the willingness to be fully in the “here and now” and to be grounded in reality. Shen is associated with the dynamics of the personality and the ability to think, discriminate, and make appropriate choices. It enables the mind to form ideas. The spirit is anchored to the Heart. When the Shen starts to wander, we see disturbances of consciousness and sleep.
Taoism
Published in Steven L. Jeffers, Michael E. Nelson, Vern Barnet, Michael C. Brannigan, The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers, 2012
Steven L. Jeffers, Michael E. Nelson, Vern Barnet, Michael C. Brannigan
• Three Treasures– A key to Chinese medical practice as well as Taoist cultivation is an understanding of the “three treasures” at the core of human life. They are: the jing, the physical essence or seed; the qi or vital energy; and the shen, the innermost guide or spirit. These different levels are interdependent, so the health of the physical being is a basic first step in spiritual development and any true spiritual development will have evident positive influence on the health of the body and mind. The holistic understanding of medical phenomena comes naturally from this line of thinking. Any overly strong, hidden, or enduring emotional experience is considered to have the potential to cause disease as it affects the spirit-mind and can scatter or obstruct the flow of qi. The conservation of jing, the storing, balancing and smooth flow of qi and the peacefulness of shen are considered fundamental for a healthy life. The refinement of the more gross physical aspects into the more subtle spiritual aspects is the direction of Taoist esoteric development. The goal of this transformative process, called “Internal Alchemy,” is the complete spiritualization of one’s being, producing a timeless experience of life. Someone who achieves this is referred to, in Taoist metaphorical language, as an “Immortal.”
Clinical characteristics and prognostic factors of 75 cases with acquired hemophagocytic syndrome
Published in Hematology, 2023
Haonan Yang, Yang Cao, Juan Liu, Yue Liu, Bin Yang, Yun Ling, Yuanjing Fu, Yan Liu, Weiying Gu
The prognosis of HPS is generally poor. Jing He's team reported survival rates of 71.4%, 48.2%, 42.9%, 41.1%, 37.5%, and 28.6% at 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, and 18 months respectively [15]. In our study, the corresponding survival rates at 1, 3, 5, 10, and 12 months were 54.2%, 41.7%, 30.3%, 27.2%, and 25.5%. These variations may be due to factors such as patient compliance and treatment methods. Overall, the outlook for HPS remains grim. In this study, the survival outcomes varied for patients with HPS resulting from different underlying causes. While previous research has indicated a better prognosis for HPS caused by autoimmune diseases compared to other factors [15, 16], this study found no significant differences between the groups (χ2 = 1.220, P = 0.748). This lack of significance might be due to the limited patient numbers, resulting in smaller sample sizes and a reduced ability to detect variations. Differences in patient characteristics with the same underlying cause, as well as complications and treatments, could also notably influence survival outcomes.
Jing-an oral liquid alleviates Tourette syndrome via the NMDAR/MAPK/CREB pathway in vivo and in vitro
Published in Pharmaceutical Biology, 2022
Leying Xi, Xixi Ji, Wenxiu Ji, Yue’e Yang, Yajie Zhang, Hongyan Long
Jing-an Oral Liquid (JA) is a Chinese herbal formulation consisting of eight herbs: Rehmannia glutinosa Libosch. (Scrophulariaceae), Bombyx mori Linnaeus. (infected with Beauveria bassiana Bals.) (Bombycidae), Paeonia lactiflora Pall. (Ranunculaceae), Gastrodia elata Bl. (Orchidaceae), Curcuma wenyujin Y.H.Chen et C.Ling (Zingiberaceae), Pheretima aspergillum E.Perrier (Megascolecidae), Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Miq. Ex Havil. (Rubiaceae), and Buthus martensii Karsch (Buthidae). Children with TS in China have been clinically treated with JA for many years. JA was formulated based on the compatibility theory of herbal formulation in traditional Chinese medicine, it can nourish Shen Yin, settle Liver Wind, resolve phlegm, and calm the mind. However, the mechanism underlying the beneficial effects of JA in TS children is unknown.
Mental health trends among medical students
Published in Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings, 2023
Muktha Nair, Nathaniel Moss, Amna Bashir, David Garate, Devon Thomas, Shangyi Fu, Daniel Phu, Christine Pham
At the time of writing this, the world is shaken with the loss of Dr. Jing Mai, a first-year resident physician who battled with depression, anxiety, and feelings of inadequacy, ultimately leading to her suicide in early September 2022. Unfortunately, the United States has a high rate of physician suicide, with 400 physicians taking their own lives each year.1 Losing yet another bright mind has medical and nonmedical circles alike calling for change in medical training to combat barriers to mental health and wellness, starting at the level of the medical student.