. This system, popularized by practitioners like Dr. Richard Tan and David Twicken, uses the mathematical and philosophical principles of the (Book of Changes) to select distal acupuncture points. Key Research Papers and Documents (PDF-Available) Effectiveness of I Ching Acupuncture (Scribd PDF) This document details the Balance Method

Standard acupuncture treats patterns of disharmony based on Meridian theory (Liver Qi stagnation, Spleen Yang deficiency, etc.). I Ching acupuncture, also known as Ba Gua Acupuncture or Eight Trigram Acupuncture , adds a deeper layer: .

The bridge between them is .

In this system, the body is viewed as a microcosm of the universe. Relationships between anatomical areas (e.g., treating the knee to balance the elbow) are based on the symmetry found in the Early Heaven Ba Gua . 2. The Balance Method: Clinical Applications