Dizziness, tinnitus and deafness, odontoseisis or odontoptosis, amnesia, poor appetite, listlessness, lassitude, soreness and weakness in the lower back and knees, frequent urination with dysuria, nocturia, insomnia, etc.
2. Tiredness
Continuous fatigue, physical weakness, if complicated by pharyngitis there may appear lymphadenectasis of neck or armpit, lower fever, headache, insomnia, migratory pain of joints and muscles, etc.
Therapeutic Methods
1. Body acupuncture
Recipe:
For delaying ageing, add Zusanli(ST 36), Guanyuan(CV 4), Dazhui(CV 14), Gaohuang(BL 43) and Mingmen(GV 4); {See Fig.1-1, Fig.1-2, Fig.1-3 and Fig.1-4}
For resisting tiredness, add Fengchi(GB 20), Dazhui(GV 14), Shenshu(BL 23), Zusanli(ST 36) and Yinlingquan(SP 9). {See Fig.1-5, Fig.1-6 and Fig.1-7}
Subsidiary acupoints according to the syndrome:
For hyperlipemia, add Quchi(LI 11), Fengchi(GB 20), Neiguan(PC 6) and Sanyinjiao(SP 6);
for strengthening immune function, add Fengmen(BL 12), Zhongwan(CV 12) and Qihai(CV 6);
for frequent sore waist, add Shenshu (BL 23), Guanyuan(CV 4) and Zhongji(CV 3).
2. Ear acupuncture
Recipe:
Fei(CO 14), Neibi(TG 4), Qiguan(CO 16) Yanhou(TG 3), E(AT 1) and Shenshangxian(TG 2p).
Manipulations:
Select 2-3 acupoints each time, use filiform needles and moderate stimulation. The needles are retained for 20-30 minutes and manipulated once every 10-15 minutes. The treatment is given once every other day. Or use Wangbuliuxingzi (Semen Vaccariae) for plaster-therapy on auricular points once every other day. Two ears are treated in alternation. Ten times make up one course of treatment.
[Notes Appended]
1. The acupuncture(针) and moxibustion(灸) are really effective for delaying ageing, and elevating the resistance against diseases, which are characterized by general adjustment.
2. It is advised to pay attention to adjustment of diet, daily life, emotion, work and rest in order to enhance the health care effect of acupuncture and moxibustion.
