Meridian Energy Research Articles

Lower Meridian Electrical Conductance in Patients with Cancer Who Have Poorer Nutritional Status

Abstract Background: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) studies have shown that energy in the human body may be detected using the meridian energy analysis device (MEAD) through the measurement of skin electrical conductance of 24 hand and foot acupuncture points on the 12 meridians. Objective: This study investigated the association between meridian electrical conductance and nutritional status in patients with cancer. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 147 cancer cases at the Linsen Branch of Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, between March 7, 2012 and March 6, 2013. The main outcome measures were meridian electrical conductance tested using the MEAD, while nutritional status was assessed using the scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) questionnaire. Results: The odds ratio for the total meridian electrical conductance (0.98) indicated that a decrease in the conductance level was correlated with an increase in the odds of being severely malno...

Effects of symptoms and complementary and alternative medicine use on the yang deficiency pattern among breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy

Based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, yang deficiency pattern defined as an insufficiency of meridian energy (qi) is related to worsening disease symptoms. However, there is a lack of studies portraying the relationship among complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use, symptoms, and meridian energy. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study was to describe the changes of CAM use, symptoms, and yang deficiency pattern among patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy. Additionally, the study explored factors predicting yang deficiency pattern. A longitudinal study was performed with 153 women with breast cancer at four teaching hospitals in northern Taiwan from June 1, 2009 to July 31, 2013. Researchers collected data before treatment and the 1st and 3rd months after chemotherapy. Yang deficiency pattern was examined using the Meridian Energy Analysis Device Me-Pro. Symptom severity and interference were assessed using the MD Anderson Symptom Inventory-Taiwan version. CAM use was evaluated using the US National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) classification. Meridian energy remained essentially the same over the 3-month period as the difference was not statistically significant. As time went by, patients developed worsening symptom severity and interference. More than 66% of the patients used CAM during chemotherapy. Older women had lower overall meridian energy. The more severe the symptoms were, the lower the overall meridian energy was. The patients who used tai chi or qi gong had higher overall meridian energy and those who used prayer or spirituality had lower overall meridian energy. Symptom severity and interference among patients deteriorated during chemotherapy. Health providers should observe symptom changes and improve yang deficiency pattern. Whether or not use of CAM practices such as tai chi or qi gong improves the overall health of breast cancer patients on chemotherapy is worth further study.

Effect of chinese traditional healthcare exercises on 136 junior school students

To observe the physiological and psychological effects of Chinese traditional healthcare exercises (CTHE) on the adolescents. A total of 136 healthy students of junior school were recruited and randomly divided into the test group (68 cases) and the control group (68 cases). The subjects in the test group practiced CTHE, while those in the control group did "the 8th radio calisthenics", an official recommended calisthenics for promoting healthcare in China, 3 times a week, and 7 weeks practicing overall. The general body function examination and the meridian energy detection system were used to determine the effects of the two groups. (1) After exercise, the chest circumference and heart rate were increased significantly (P<0.01), and both the systolic pressure (SP) and diastolic pressure (DP) were decreased significantly (P<0.01), while the weight had no significant change (P>0.05) in the test group. In the control group, the chest circumference, the SP and DP had no significant improvement (P>0.05), while the heart rate was significantly increased and the weight was significantly decreased (P<0.01). (2) The test group achieved significant positive changes in the performance status, state of mind and fatigue index (P<0.01 or P<0.05), while the control group only achieved a significant positive change in performance status (P<0.01), and a negative significant decrease in the autonomic nerve function (P<0.05). Junior school students would get physiological and psychological benefit from practicing CTHE, and which is suitable for them to practice.

Meridian energy analysis of the immediate effect of coffee consumption

IntroductionCoffee consumption has immediate physiological, behavioral, and subjective effects. Despite its widespread use, few studies have described the impact of energy distribution and transformation in meridian vessels. The purpose of this study was to use a Ryodoraku instrument to measure the changes of meridian electrical conductance in healthy volunteers before and after coffee consumption. MethodsIn thirty-one healthy volunteers, the meridian electrical conductance, blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and index of sympathovagal balance were continuously recorded before and after drinking a cup of instant coffee. ResultsStatistical analysis showed that 30min after coffee consumption, the mean values of electrical conductance increased on most meridians except the bilateral Triple Energizer, Liver, and Stomach, as well as the left Kidney and Large Intestine. From 30 to 60 and 60 to 120min, the electrical conductances were maintained significantly only on the bilateral Spleen, Urinary Bladder, and left Pericardium meridians, as well as on the bilateral Spleen, Urinary Bladder, and right Kidney meridians, respectively. The average index of sympathovagal balance decreased significantly at 30min, while BP increased and HR decreased. ConclusionThese findings suggest changes in the specific energy distribution and transformation in the meridian vessels after coffee consumption. Coffee consumption has a similar immediate effect on the cardiovascular system, including increase in BP and decrease in HR. Interestingly, coffee has a temporary stabilizing effect on the higher index of sympathovagal balance. This response may explain why the index is not relevant to the autonomic nervous system but is relevant to mental tasks after coffee consumption.

Post-construction avian mortality monitoring at Project West Wind

Post-construction avifauna investigations were undertaken at Project West Wind, Meridian Energy Limited's 62-turbine wind farm on the Wellington south coast. These investigations were required in accordance with the resource consent conditions to quantify the level of avian mortalities occurring at the wind farm, particularly in regard to New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae), kākā (Nestor meridionalis) and kererū (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae). This is the first comprehensive study at a New Zealand operating wind farm. The methods included three field components necessary to calculate annual estimates of mortalities across the wind farm site: routine turbine searches; carcass detection trials; and carcass removal trials. Results from years 1 and 2 of a three-year programme are presented. To date, mortalities have been recorded for 17 taxa at 18 of the 24 study turbines. There have been no recorded mortalities of falcon, kākā or kererū. Australasian harrier (Circus approximans) has been the species for which the most mortalities have been recorded. Overall estimated annual mortality rates for years 1 and 2 were calculated to be approximately six and five birds per turbine respectively.

Development and Evaluation of a Bio-ion Measurement System on Acupoints for Meridian Diagnosis

The aim of this study was to develop a new method of measuring the meridian energy potential (MEP) at an acupoint with bioelectrical impedance in order to establish an objective meridian diagnosis. To confirm the reflection of the changes in body composition at acupoints, the changes in the MEP on the bladder meridian before, during and after cupping were observed. Additionally, to evaluate the usefulness of diagnosis, the MEP on the stomach meridian before and after a meal was measured. Significant increases were found at every acupoint during cupping and after eating a meal. It was confirmed that the MEP data reflected changes in body composition at every acupoint and that these changes were associated with functioning of the associated internal organs. In conclusion, we propose the usefulness of this method, which can indicate the state of acupoints.

Abnormal Gastroscopy Findings Were Related to Lower Meridian Energy

According to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), energy runs through 12 meridians longitudinally up and down the body. The study objectives were to compare the meridian energy between subjects with and without abnormal gastroscopy findings. We applied a cross-sectional and correlational research design. The study included 1,223 participants who had their health examinations at a university hospital in Taipei from 1st August 2005 through 31st August 2007. Meridian energy was examined using a meridian energy analysis device. The gastroscopy was operated by certified gastroenterologists. Participants with abnormal stomach and esophageal findings using gastroscopy had significantly lower mean meridian energy. There were no significant differences in meridian energy between participants with and without abnormal duodenum findings. When all of the meridians were examined individually, participants with abnormal findings in esophagus and stomach had significantly lower meridian energy in each of the meridians. The results of this study demonstrated that structural abnormality in the gastric area was related to lower meridian energy. Whether enhancing meridian energy could improve gastric and esophageal health merits further studies.

RE mechanisms: International collaboration urgently needed

Many countries are working in isolation to develop policy mechanisms to encourage the greater uptake of RE projects. As a result of the diverse options already legislated for by some governments, a number of successes and failures have resulted. To capture this growing experience for the benefit of governments and officials currently evaluating mechanisms to encourage future implementation of renewables, (or looking to improve and amend existing legislation), it would seem worthwhile to establish an international implementing agreement on policies relating to Renewable Energy Mechanisms. This would also help support the global renewable energy industry. But who will take the lead? Ralph E H Sims, Massey University, New Zealand and Tracy J Dyson, Meridian Energy Ltd., New Zealand discuss.