What Every Acupuncture Student Needs to Know About Bi Syndrome

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Study Acupuncture with Me

Dr. Richard Lai DPT L.Ac

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Isn't learning Acupuncture at school confusing? And isn't it hard to find time after class to really get into the material? Here's where I come in! I'm Dr. Richard Lai, Doctor of PT and L.Ac; I'm all about clinical reasoning and rationale when it comes to treating my patients, and through this podcast I bring you educational content that will help you towards clinical success in the healthcare world. Whether you're in school and studying for the boards or out there in the real world, I review theory, points, business and more!

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What Every Acupuncture Student Needs to Know About Bi Syndrome—A Friendly Guide

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4 months ago

What Every Acupuncture Student Needs to Know About Bi Syndrome—A Friendly Guide

Hey future acupuncturists! Dr. Richard Lai here, and welcome back to “Study Acupuncture with Me.” I’m so glad you’re joining me — whether you’re commuting, studying, or just squeezing in a few extra review minutes, I’m here to walk this journey with you.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into TCM Bi Syndrome, also known as Painful Obstruction Syndrome. We’ll break down each of the four main types—wander, fixed, freeze, and fever—using simple analogies and real-world acupuncture point recommendations. My goal is to help you not just memorize board exam facts, but truly understand the “why” behind the patterns, so you can confidently help your future patients. And as always, I’ll sprinkle in some encouragement because I know you have what it takes to succeed!

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

Why I record my episodes in the “mobile office” (my car!) and the beauty of finding learning moments in everyday chaos
What Bi Syndrome is, its causes, and the crucial analogy to traffic jams
The four types of Bi Syndrome (wander, fixed, freeze, fever) explained with symptoms, causes, and key acupuncture points
Study encouragement, board exam prep, and mindset tips to keep you inspired!

Timestamps: 00:00 – Warm welcome and “mobile office” intro
01:30 – Rainy day inspiration: why today’s weather is perfect for talking Bi Syndrome
02:12 – What is Bi (Painful Obstruction) Syndrome? TCM definition and traffic jam analogy
03:26 – The “WFFF” method: Wander, Fixed, Freeze, Fever (overview)
03:49 – Wandering Bi: wind, shifting pain, and recommended points
04:43 – Fixed Bi: dampness, heaviness/swelling, best points for damp
05:24 – Freezing Bi: cold, sharp pain alleviated by warmth, moxa techniques
06:48 – Fever (Hot) Bi: heat, burning pain/redness, cooling point strategies
07:13 – Quick review and encouragement for board prep
07:44 – How to reach out for questions and sneak peek at my upcoming board prep course
08:24 – Heartfelt encouragement: you WILL help people and succeed!

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You’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on every step of the way!