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课件网) Extended Reading Acupuncture: magic needles Unit 3 Fit for life Lead-in (1) What common medical treatments do you know of (2) Which treatment do people usually prefer, Western medicine or Chinese medicine Gua sha Acupuncture Cupping the thermal baths Lead-in What is acupuncture Lead-in How does acupuncture work The main idea of each paragraph: Fast-reading para.1 para. 2 para. 3 para. 4 para. 5 para. 6 para. 7 The origin of acupuncture The development of acupuncture The process of diagnosis The process of treatment The health problems acupuncture can be used to treat The theories behind acupuncture The influence of acupuncture The main idea of each part: Fast-reading Para.1 Para.2 Para.3-4 Para.5-6 Para.7 Brief introduction about acupuncture Development of acupuncture Routine of visiting the acupuncture clinic Application in treating several health problems with unknown theories Growing interest in acupuncture around the world When was Chinese acupuncture developed Careful reading Para. 1 Careful reading Para. 2 What changes have acupuncture needles experienced Careful reading development of acupuncture needles Careful reading Para. 3 How does the acupuncturist diagnose the patient First, the acupuncturist examines the patient, looking at the patient’s skin and tongue, listening to the sound of his or her voice and breathing, and smelling his or her breath. Then the acupuncturist asks some questions about the patient’s condition and feels his or her pulse. Careful reading Para. 4 针灸理疗取穴原则：1.就近取穴 2.循经取穴 How does the acupuncturist treat the patient acupuncture points; are pushed into; identified; linked to; points near the body part; not so close to... Careful reading Para. 5 What health problems can it treat Severe pains Blood pressure issues Stomach discomfort Sports injuries Weight problems Mental problems Alcohol, tobacco or drugs abuse Careful reading Para. 6 How does acupuncture work different theories no agreement Careful reading Para. 7 What is its influence worldwide Discussion 1. Would you be interested in getting an acupuncture treatment if you had a health problem Please give at least two reasons. 2. How to preserve traditional Chinese cultural heritage such as acupuncture Discussion Yes, I would be interested in having an acupuncture treatment if I had a health problem, for two reasons. First, acupuncture is a traditional Chinese treatment that has been practised over a long time, so I believe that it must work, or else its practice would have died out long ago. Second, many people in my family have had acupuncture treatments, and they always feel better afterwards. So I believe acupuncture is an effective treatment for many different health problems. Discussion No, I would not be interested in having an acupuncture treatment if I had a health problem, for two reasons. First, I am afraid of needles, so just the thought of having needles stuck into my bo ... ...
