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In his clinic, Master Tung did not do much talking. His disciples were expected to observe andlearn during the course of the day. There were discussions on new technique and results. Master

Tung was constantly thinking up better ways to treat his patients. He would try new theories tosee what worked and what did not work. This way he constantly improved the family lineage to

the superior system that it is today. If there were any questions, Master Tung would have the

disciples figure out the problem for them selves, this way they were able to problem solve asneeded. The points he used are unique in that they are located opposite the affected area. Thisallowed the patient to move the affected area once needle insertion was complete. With this,

immediate results were not only obtained, but the high effectiveness of TOA was evident.Master Tung often inserted needles through the patients clothing. This made exact location of

points difficult for occasional observers to learn. Only with time were disciples able to accuratelylocate and insert needles with the accuracy and manual dexterity of Master Tung.

With the encouragement of his current disciples, Master Tung authorized his student to write

down his points and indications. This book published in Chinese the first time in August 1973.Master Tung instructed Dr. Palden Carson to translate the book into English for the benefit of Dr.

Zazula who was a visiting doctor from Canada, as Dr. Zazula could not speak or read Chinese.Dr. Carson was chosen because of his western medical background and strong commitment to

Master Tung. The first English version of Master Tungs acupuncture was first published inDecember 1973. In 1988, Dr. Carson added his experience, re-edited and published it as Tungs

Orthodox Acupuncture. Dr. Carson chose the name of the book as Tungs OrthodoxAcupuncture because it had not veered from the original teachings of Master Tung. There are no

new points or personal interpretations of Master Tungs work by Dr. Carson in this 1988version of the original book.

One interesting note worth mentioning is that when Master Tung was in his hospital bed at theend of his life, Dr. Carson visited Mater Tung many times. At this time, Master Tung divulged

aspects of his style of acupuncture that was not included in the original books, nor was itdiscussed in his clinic. This was withheld by Master Tung, and only revealed to a select few at

the end. Dr. Carson took notes as Master Tung dictated over a period of time. Less than ahandful of disciples that visited Master Tung in the hospital received this information.

In Tung Orthodox Acupuncture, there are 500 extraordinary points, located on the hands, arms,

legs, ears, head, face and torso. Most effective points are located below the elbows and knees.

The Tung family style was the first to discover the striking effectiveness of using distal points onthe opposite side of the body, while at the same time, actively moving the injured area to achieve

the desired effect. For example, 3 points (Chen Chung, Shui Yu and Yun Pai) on the deltoid areapplied on the arm, opposite the side of the knee that is experiencing pain. Then the knee and leg

is the moved to assist the energy in making its way to the effected area. There is in most cases,an immediate change. Two other very effective hand points (Ling Ku and Ta Pai) can be applied

on the side opposite to a painful sciatic nerve inflammation.

Dr. Tung is famous for is his wide use of Micro-puncture.Tung style micro-puncture differs from other methods as its practitioners look for most capillary

dilation sites and disease referred area for bleeding purposes, and unlike other forms ofbloodletting, Tung practitioners only release a few drops of blood at a time.

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It should be noted that in the hands of poorly trained individuals, it is potentially very dangerous.In the hands of a properly trained individual, the effects of micro-puncture can produce dramatic

results and quicker recovery from injury.

Most acupuncturists know how to bleed fingertips instantly for a CVA (stoke) patient, but Tung

style has broadened the scope of practice to include many of the Tung Orthodox points formicro-puncture. Some of which are Chin Wu for delayed wound healing, Erh Pei for acutetonsillitis, San King for arthritic acute or chronic knee pain, and Cheng Pen for allergic rhinitis.

A student properly trained in Tungs style acupuncture will have had proper instruction anddirection in the use of micro-puncture and should be in their repertoire of techniques for

treatments.

For more information on Tungs Orthodox Acupuncture, visit http://www.worldtaa.org/.

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Grand Master Tung Ching Chang

Palden Carson M.D.

Theodore Zombolas L.Ac.