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by Alan Gifford<\/p>\n

We are excited that our very own Kimberly Thompson was published in the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine newsletter!<\/p>\n

Last year, Kimberly participated in an essay contest at her Acupuncture Alma Mater – the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.<\/p>\n

The publication of her essay titled “What is Digital Meridian Imaging?” came as a surprise to all of us since she did not receive prior notification! We are pleased with the progressive attitude of PCOM and its publication of this work. Here is her entire essay for your enjoyment.<\/p>\n

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What is Digital Meridian Imaging?<\/h4>\n

by Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac, Research Analyst<\/p>\n

Like most acupuncturists, I gained the foundation of my education in acupuncture school and learned what I needed to pass the boards and become licensed. But, my real learning began when I opened my mind and my practice to some of the recent scientific advances in acupuncture.<\/p>\n

It all started when I came across an acupuncture technology tool I had never heard of before. Known as Digital Meridian Imaging\u2122 (DMI), this technique integrates modern technology with ancient Chinese wisdom to, in essence, help both me and my patients see their Qi through a fast, easy, computerized assessment.<\/p>\n
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How Can That Possibly Work?<\/strong>
\nThe basis of DMI is rooted in the discoveries of several acupuncture researchers from the 1950\u2019s. In essence, their findings show that the skin at acupuncture points tends to conduct electricity much more strongly than the skin at non-meridian sites. Furthermore, the level of circulating Qi tends to influence the electrical properties of the skin. These discoveries have led to much research and many breakthroughs over the last 60 years, ultimately culminating in fast, reliable, computerized meridian assessment. (If you want to look at some of the research, visit www.RyodorakuResearch.com.<\/a><\/span>)<\/p>\n

The upshot is that a 2-minute, computerized, electrical assessment of the main meridians, using a hand-held electronic probe, yields a complete graphical picture of the patient\u2019s meridian balance and Qi distribution, including analysis of potential symptoms and treatment point recommendations.<\/p>\n

Isn\u2019t the Pulse Good Enough?<\/strong>\"\"<\/a>
\nOf course, I still take pulses in my practice and use my pulse findings in conjunction with the DMI findings. But as we know, traditional pulse diagnosis can be very subjective\u2014depending on the experience and perspective of the practitioner taking the pulse. Many masters of Chinese Medicine have said that it can take a lifetime to become an expert in pulse diagnosis; and inter-examiner reliability is poor.Recently, I attended a training seminar with Dr. Jake Fratkin, a renowned TCM practitioner of 30-plus years, who stated: \u201cThere is no pulse diagnosis in the world that is better than computer diagnosis.\u201d While I certainly don\u2019t have a problem with those who rely on pulse, I feel that by using modern technology methods such as DMI to advance the science of Traditional Chinese Medicine, we can improve the care we give to our patients.<\/p>\n

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How I use DMI in my Practice:<\/strong>
\nI started using DMI, somewhat reluctantly, two years ago. After an introduction to the equipment and reading several published research studies regarding electrical skin conductance at acupuncture points, I begrudgingly agreed to try it out. It was hard for me to imagine that a machine could possibly tell me what was happening in the meridians. By no means did I consider myself a master at pulse diagnosis at the time, but I was sure that my years of education must have fundamentally prepared me to be an efficient practitioner. Pattern and pulse diagnosis were the basis of my education\u2014and were really all that I knew.<\/p>\n

I was initially amazed to see the meridian imbalances right before my eyes, and even more amazed when the computer findings tended to match my personal diagnosis.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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AcuGraph Exam Screen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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I learned to look at the graphs and see patterns such as Liver Yang Rising, Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency, and Spleen Qi Deficiency with Dampness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having a visual picture of the imbalances in the body has not only been useful to me, but has also proved wildly popular with my patients. Seeing the actual graph of their meridian imbalances, and watching the graphs improve with treatment has helped my patients visualize and comprehend the reality of Qi balance through acupuncture as a cornerstone of their healthcare. When they see it, they \u201cget\u201d it, and they become much more committed to their care.<\/p>\n

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Needless to say, they also refer their friends\u2014and my practice has become busier than ever. As I\u2019ve studied the DMI system further, I\u2019ve come to realize the suggested treatment points are actually based on the mother\/son relationship theory, which I learned in college. An amazing thing happened when I started trusting the graph findings and treating patients with the tonification and sedation points instead of strictly using the pattern diagnosis.<\/p>\n

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Baseline Graph<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Patients started getting better twice as fast.<\/strong>
\nChronic pain patients, who had been coming in for months and months, were now being released from care because their graph was balanced and their symptoms subsided. Nothing changed regarding the basic knowledge and skills that I learned in school. Instead, the DMI system became a tool to enhance my ability to treat patients more effectively.<\/p>\n

It Really Comes Down to Results.<\/strong>
\nTo put it simply, using DMI has helped me become a better practitioner. How do I know I\u2019m a better practitioner? Because I get better results. Even after two years, I\u2019m still amazed at how quickly I can get results for the patient\u2014not only symptom relief, but also subjective, evidence-based results of better energy balance in the meridians, and the resulting improvements in function throughout the body.<\/p>\n

The ancient methods are, of course, valuable and extremely useful. But in my opinion, if you aren\u2019t enhancing the ancient methods with modern technology tools in your practice, you\u2019re missing out on reaching your true practice potential.<\/p>\n

As these tools become more proven, more accepted and more popular, I believe we\u2019ll see them become as ubiquitous in practice as acupuncture wall charts and needles. DMI is already being taught at some of the more advanced acupuncture schools.<\/p>\n

In closing, I\u2019ll mention that there are several DMI devices on the market, available at different price points. The one I\u2019m most familiar with is the AcuGraph\u00ae system<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re looking for a DMI system, I suggest you comparison shop\u2014based on quality, ease of use, warranty, training, technical support, upgrades, money-back guarantee, highly-educated staff, etc. In the end, the right system will prove to be a monumental benefit to your practice and your patients.<\/p>\n

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Kimberly Thompson, L.Ac. is a PCOM graduate in private practice in Meridian, Idaho.\u00a0She also works as an Acupuncture Research Analyst for Miridia Technology Inc., makers of the AcuGraph\u00ae Digital Meridian Imaging\u2122 system.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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