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Review article
Ryodoraku Medicine and Stimulus
Therapy is an International,
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for Ryodoraku Medicine

A Guide for Application of Ryodoraku
Autonomous Nerve Regulatory Therapy

By
Yoshio NAKATANI MD,PhD, Tetsuo OISO MD,PhD
Revised editor :Official Journal of International
Association of Ryodoraku
Medical Science（社）国際良導絡医学会雑誌

Toshie NAKANE MD,PhD, Hirohisa ODA LAc,PhD,
Rie NAKANE MD, Hiroshi ENDO LAc,PhD.

I. Introduction
Modern medicine has made tremendous
progress in the twentieth century, but there
are still many refractory diseases. Especiallydiagnosis shows remarkable progress but
treatment is delayed. Ryodoraku therapy also
shows good results for such intractable dis
eases.
In recent years, acupuncture was introduced to the world as a part of needle anesthesia. The fact that anesthesia can be donewith one needle shocked a medical scientist
who did not know acupuncture. However, it
seems that it also gave hope to explore newtherapies.
It is a well-known fact that skin and internal organs are communicated by various
reflections. Reflexes from internal organs
appear as conjunctive pain, also sympathetic
reflex. Measurement of the resistance to skincurrent flowing in the region where reflection
appears can be used to detect abnormalities
in internal organs and various organs. Whenappropriate stimulation is applied to thatpart, it can respond to visceral organs which
seems to be abnormal.
Acupuncture as Oriental medicine is basedon this principle.
Acupuncture has been a medical system
based on clinical experience and philosophicalthought and has been mainstreaming Chinese medicine for 3,000 years.
In Japan, these Oriental medicine came on
1400 years. Until one hundred years ago, it
continued as the mainstream of Japanese
medicine, but was banned by law. But now it
is reapproved.
The late Dr. Nakatani acknowledged theclinical excellence of acupuncture, and began
basic research using skin current resistancefor acupuncture point and reaction system
due to various diseases since 1945. In particular, he scientifically studied acupuncture
points and meridians of Chinese ancient acupuncture and confirmed the legitimate factsof Chinese medicine. After that, he pioneered
new physiotherapy from the theory of skincurrent resistance. This is the outline andhistory of Ryodoraku treatment.
Therefore, Ryodoraku treatment method isthought to be a new physical therapy which
explained acupuncture scientifically andmade it easier for Western medical doctors tounderstand.
According to research, various reactions
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due to stimulation occur via autonomic nerves.
As a result, it acts on the functions of organs,blood circulation, metabolism, resistance oftissue, natural healing ability, etc. to exert atreatment effect beyond expectation.
In conclusion, Ryodoraku therapy is autonomic neuromodulation therapy. If anyone
can understand and adjust the function ofautonomic nerves, its effect can be understoodat the same time.
In particular, it is useful as a supplementary treatment for diseases cured by modern
medicine, and as a new treatment for intractable diseases.
Relatively useful diseases are described
below.
1) Headache, Migraine
2) Neuralgia
3) Dyschromatopsia, Pseudomyopia, Cataract4) Epilepsy5) Neurosis
6) Insomnia
7) Meniere's disease, Vertigo8) Neuropathic Deafness
9) Toothache
10) Speech Difficulty11) Frozen Shoulder
12) Thyroid Gland Hypertrophy13) Whiplash
14) Bronchial Asthma15) Hepatitis16) Chronic Gastritis17) Arthritis, Rheumatic Disease18) Habituation Constipation
19) Hypertension20) Impotence21) Dysmenorrhea
22) Proctoptosia, Hemorrhoids23) Bed-Wetting24) Child Neurosis25) Urticaria26) Eczema27) Atopic Dermatitis

Y.Nakatani and K. Yamashita (1977)
II. What Ryodoraku Autonomous Nerve Adjustment Therapy is.
"Ryodoraku Autonomic Nerve Adjustment
Therapy" is stimulation therapy that is performed using the basic theory on Ryodoraku.
This is considered to be a new physical therapy to be the foundation in the research fieldof the autonomic nervous system adjustment
method.
Electrical acupuncture (E.A.P) is frequently

used as a stimulation method. However, notonly the electric acupuncture but also any
suitable stimulation such as astremezin, ion
granules, thermal stimulation which stimulates the skin may be used.
III. The Significance of Adjustment of theAutonomous Nerves
When stimulating the human body (bodysurface), reaction (reflection) always occurs
somewhere in the body. In other words, excitation of the stimulated cells reaches thecentral nerve through afferent fibers (sensory
nerves), reaches the peripheral effector
through the efferent nerve (motor nerve) fromthe central nerve, reflection (simple or complicated reflex, etc.).
Even in autonomic nervous (sympathetic
and parasympathetic) systems, reflections
occur with similar mechanisms.
In clinical significance, reflexes of motor
nerves and sensory nerves are used for physical examination, reflection of autonomic
nerve is used not only for examination but
also for treatment.
Considering the function of the autonomic
nerves listed, you can see the expectation of
its usefulness.
1. Control of all internal organs (Secretion,
absorption, excretion action etc. of digestive juice etc.)
2. Control of the circulatory system
When the sympathetic nerve is excitedthe blood vessel contracts, when the parasympathetic nerve is excited the bloodvessel expands, but the coronary artery isnot.
3. Control of the metabolisms.
It is also related to resistance of the tissues.
4. Influence on blood components (leukocytes,
erythrocytes, platelets etc.)
When the sympathetic nerve is excited,
the White blood cells increase, when theparasympathetic nerve is excited the red
blood cells increase, but, In recent years,
according to T.Abo and T. Kawamura(2002), When the sympathetic nerve is excited, the granulocytes increase, and when
the parasympathetic nerves is excited thelymphocytes increase.
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5. Affects muscle tonus.
6. Direct and indirect control of the endocrine
glands.
Hormones that control peripheral activity are secreted from the autonomic nerve
center (hypothalamus, pituitary gland,etc.). It is also distributed directly to theadrenal gland and the thyroid gland in the
periphery, and mutually controls theseendocrine secretions. (It is reported thatswelling decreases with several treatments
when you apply electric needle stimulation
to the thyroid part against Basedow's disease.)
7. Control various reflection activities tomaintain homeostasis.
8. Control the defense action against bacteria
and internal and external tissue damage.
In addition, the autonomic nerve controls
most of the work necessary for living things tolive. So, autonomic nerve is called "life nerve".
Dysfunction of autonomic nerves is often
the main factor of disease. regulating autonomic nerves makes it easier for disease toheal. Although the importance of autonomic
nervous function to disease is understood,
there are no effective treatments that can bepositively regulated. This can be considered ablind spot of modern medicine.
IV. Internal Organs -- Body Surface Reflexes
Reflexes appear on the body surface by abnormal internal organs and various functions.
It is outlined by the following 4 types.
1. Internal organ -- Body surface sensory

nerve reflex
Head‘s zone (referred pain and hyperaesthesia)
2. Internal organ -- Body surface motor nervereflexWhen the condition of the abdomen (egstomach) is bad, the rectus abdominismuscles and the back muscles arestrengthened. This is motor nerve reflex,
and sympathetic nerve is also involved.
3. Internal organ -- Body surface sympathetic
nerve reflex
Disorders of organs stimulate the sympathetic nerve. The effect of the sympathetic nerve creates a place where electricity passes easily to the skin. Therefore,
we consider that organ and sympathetic
nerve, and skin current resistance areclosely related.
4. Internal organ -- Body surface parasympathetic nerve reflex
It affects the vasodilatation of the bodysurface and changes the skin temperature.
To adjust the autonomic nerve, it isnecessary to first know the state of theautonomic nerve. However, it is impossible
to know the state of autonomic nervous
system of the whole body in detail. Therefore, a method to know only the excitabilityof sympathetic nerves was studied.
Besides, Internal organs -- Internal organs reflex, Body surface -- Body surface
reflex are also required, further need forresearch is required.

V. Skin Conductivity Resistance
When considering the electric resistance ofthe epidermis, it is necessary to think about
the structure of 3 places (sweat glands, hair
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follicles, stratum corneum). So far, sympathetic nerves distributed in sweat glands andhair follicles were thought not to be related to
Ryodoraku phenomenon (such as a decreasein localized resistance to electrification of theskin). However, in recent research, the reason
why the two do not relate is unknown and it
should be reconsidered. The most relevant to
Ryodoraku phenomenon is considered to be
the lower cell of the stratum corneum. If
sympathetic nerves distributed there increase
its activity, depolarization occurs in the cellgroup and it is thought that electricity caneasily pass through the skin. However, evenwhen sweating, electricity will pass easily. It
must therefore be measured energization resistance unaffected by sweating. Therefore,"wet electrode" with the smallest difference
before and after sweating is used for measurement.
VI. Ryodoten (Electro Permeable Points)
In a healthy person, using an electrode (wetand dry) with a diameter of about 1 cm,
measure the energization resistance value ofthe skin surface of the body with a direct
current of 21 V in voltage. When the resistance value is low, electricity flows easily
there. The place appears in the state of apoint, and usually you can find many points
where such electricity flows easily.
The late Dr. Nakatani named "Electro
Permeable Points (EPP)" (1950). However,
because it appears also to healthy people, hethought and human physiological phenomenon.

Autonomic nerve excitement measuring instrument (Neurometer)① Ebonite cup② Search conductors (cathode)③ Meter④ Variable resistor (6 V · 12 V · 21 V)⑤ Changeover switch⑥ Battery⑦ Grip conductor (anode)VII. Reactive Electro Permeable Points
Among EPPs, there are EPPs appears particularly clearly in a patient when the voltage
is reduced from 21 V to 12 V and searchedusing a wet electrode with a diameter of about
1 cm. The late Dr. Nakatani named "Reactive
Electro Permeable Point (REPP)" (1950). Also,
because that phenomenon also appears inpatient and unhealthy people, he thought
about human pathological phenomena.
In another view, sympathetic nerves in theskin were affected by diseases or stimuli. As aresult, resistance to electrification of the skin
was reduced, and electricity was very easy topass there. He set it there as a REPP. It isalso important to understand this as a scientific phenomenon similar to acupuncture"acu-points".
REPP is considered to be a pathologicalphenomenon in which the excitability (reflex)of the sympathetic nerve distributed in the
body surface is particularly heightened bydisease.
In most cases, if the patient's REPP is
stimulated appropriately, the electrical resistance (current value) of the REPPs approaches a healthy person. At the same time,
symptoms complained by the patient also
disappear or decrease. For this reason, local
sympathetic activity is adjusted by stimulation, so that pathological phenomena (reflexes) in the body surface and internal organs, orthe body surface and body surface are considered to approach normal values. Therefore,
REPP is also a treatment point, and treatment using REPP is called "REPP treatment"
and it is thought that it is a local autonomic
nerves regulating therapy.
However, in general, electricity tends to beeasier for a healthy person in the upper partof the body. Also, electricity is the easiest to
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distal part than the trunk part. However,palms and foot palm are easy to pass throughagain. Therefore, even though they are clearly
easy to pass through the voltage of 12 V atthese sites, they are not REPP of the pathological phenomenon.
Thus, in the judgment of REPP, there is adifficulty of "physiological or pathological?"However, REPP (treatment point) that is often found in specific diseases and symptoms
by experiences is known. So treatment can bedone without inconvenience by using theseknowledge.
VIII. Ryodoraku
Even when weak electricity is passed
through the skin, it is easy to flow electricity,that is EPP and REPP. The name "Ryodoraku" means that REPP appeared in contact
with a certain type （line）. There are 12 linesof Ryodoraku, and 24 lines are defined for left
and right. It is also important to understandthis as a scientific phenomenon similar to"meridians" of acupuncture and moxibustion.
Ryodoraku is the line where REPP appears
in a specific type, based on diseases of eachorgan (five organs). Therefore, Each Ryodoraku was added with each organ name before
its name (eg lung Ryodoraku etc.). However,
the two lines were defined as Ryodoraku not
closely related to organs. For details of these,refer to the following figures.
EPP and REPP were considered appears byefferent sympathetic activity (reflex). Therefore, In Ryodoraku, autonomic nerve activity(reflex) appears as EPP or REPP, which isconsidered to appear linearly on the skin.
EPP and REPP appear as Internal organ -Body surface sympathetic nerve reflex. So,
Ryodoraku is considered as a phenomenon
that can confirm the state and function ofinternal organs on the body surface. However,Body surface -- Body surface reflex also appears on the body surface, so Ryodoraku appears as a phenomenon that appears withsome reflex.
Applying moderate stimulation to REPP
that appeared in Ryodoraku, in many cases,
organs related to Ryodoraku deeply respond.
For example, in the case of bruising the bodysurface, the bruised Ryodoraku becomes abnormal (emerging or depressed). At the sametime, Internal organs -- Sympathetic reflex

occurs on the body surface, it is conceivablethat it influences the internal organs which
are related to that Ryodoraku closely. Furthermore, it is considered that stimulation to
Ryodoraku promotes the therapeutic effect foreach organ disease.
Because of this, the late Dr. Nakatani madea hypothesis and studied as follows. He
thought that efferent sympathetic and afferent nerves (all sensory nerves) are distributedin parallel and secretion of local hormones,
etc. in the peripheral part of the sympathetic
nerve, which changes the activity of afferent
nerves. Even now, in fact, there are manyfacts that can not be explained without such amechanism.
IX. Ryodoraku Figure
If you remember the Ryodoraku's systematic figure as much as possible, it is useful foryour research and clinical use. For example, if
there is abnormality such as conjunctivitis,
toothache, uterine disorder, etc., there is abnormality in organs on the line of F2 (liver)
Ryodoraku. And stimulating somewhere on F2
Ryodoraku will have a therapeutic effect. Also,
among REPPs on F2 Ryodoraku, REPP in
which a large amount of current flows is
closely related to the abnormality. Therefore,
the effect of stimulation of REPP is considered to be particularly large.
In other words, Ryodoraku is the systematic line of the reaction part (systematic lineof disease), and it is also the systematic line of
the treatment part. For treatment with Ryodoraku, it is important to understand likethat.
Related lines of Ryodoraku
The running direction of the Ryodoraku
pathways (a), respective related internal organs (b), Symptoms (c) and Diagnosis /treatment points (d).
H1 (Lung) Ryodoraku
a. This begins from the first finger on thepalm side and passes along the radius to
the armpit and ends at the lung.
b. Lung, Heart, Stomach, Lower cervical
Lymph glands, Tonsils, Nosec. Cough, Asthma, Respiratory painful, Stiffshoulder, Skin (Cold / Numbness), Hem5

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orrhoids
d. H112（中府）、F452（肺兪）Sweat gland, Hairc. Palpitations, Stomach fullness, Constipation, Dysgeusia, Tongue Movement abnormality, Ocular Hyperemia
d. VM13（巨闕）、F450（心兪）(Main route: Hands – Shoulder – Lung – Nose – Skin)

H2 (Pericardium) Ryodoraku
a. This begins from the third finger on thepalm side and climbs straight up the inferior line of the forearm and arrives at thechest.
b. Pericardium, Blood vessel, Hand nervec. Palpitations, Arrhythmia, Emotional Urgency, Shoulder stiffness, Hand abnormalities
d. VM16（膻中）、F452（厥陰兪）(Main route: Heart – Stomach)

H4 (Small intestine) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the fifth finger on theback hand side, climbs the side of the ulna,
appears on the shoulder and after going to
the median line, passes through the supraclavicular fossa with one pathway
reaching the medial ocular angle and theother pathway passing through the lateralocular angle to the tragus.
b. Small intestine, Parotid glandc. Lower abdominal disorder, Tinnitus, Méniell's disease, Rheumatism
d. VM3（関元）、F428（小腸兪）(Main route: Heart – Shoulder)

H3 (Heart) Ryodoraku
a. This begins from the fifth finger on thepalm side and climbs the ulna and passes
from the arm pit to the chest.
b. Heart, Blood vessel, Gastrointestinal,(Main route: Hand – Shoulder – Saliva glands – Ear –6
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Small intestine)

H5 (Lymph vessel) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the fourth finger on theback hand side, climbs the center, passes
from the shoulder through the back of theneck and from the upper back tip of theauricle; one pathway leads to the medial
ocular angle while the other reaches thelateral ocular angle.
b. Lymph duct (Papillary duct)c. Lower abdominal disorder, Urinary abnormality, Fatigue, Headached. VM4（石門）、F436（三焦兪）(Main route: Hands – Shoulder – Mouth – Teeth – Face –Temples – Skin – Lungs – Large intestines – Anus)(Main route: Lymph vessel – Ear – Blood vessel)

H6 (Large intestine) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the second finger on theside of the back of the hand, climbs theradius side, enters the shoulder and after
reaching the inferior median line, enters
the supraclavicular fossa, and from thechin one pathway leads to the teeth of thelower jaw, crosses over from right to left at
the central portion of the upper and lower
lips and from the immediate outer nostrils
reaches the upper inferior of the auricle.
b. Large intestine, Lung, Face (Nose / Mouth),Skin
c. Appendicitis, Cough, Stiff shoulder,
Toothache, Skin disease (Eczema / Urticaria)
d. F622（天枢）、F432（大腸兪）F1 (Spleen / Pancreas) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the inner side of the firsttoe, climbs the inner side of the foot, passes
along the inner thigh to the abdomen,
leads through the lower rib part of thespleen, climbs the outer side of the nipple
and reaches the throat.
b. Pancreas (Digestive gland / Endocrine
glands), Lung, Muscle, Lipsc. Nausea, Stomach upset (Gastric weakness/ fullness), Empyemad. F118（章門）、F440（脾兪）(Main route: Feet – Skin – Spleen (Pancreas) (Stomach)– Intercostal – Throat and Larynx)

F2 (Liver) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the first toe, climbs the7
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outside and reaches the F16 where thepathway crosses with and departs from F1and F3, passes along the inner thigh (onthe inner side of F1) and from the hiatus
after circling the sexual organ, leads to theliver, climbs close to the premedian line,
passes through the eye and reaches the
HM26.
b. Liver, Stomach, Reproductive organs(Uterus / Ovary / Prostate / Testicles),Musclesc. Reproductive organs disease, Gastroptosis,
Vertigo, Insomnia, Eye diseased. F219（期門）、F444（肝兪）(Main route: Sole – Sexual organs (Ovaries, Vagina,
Testicles) – Kidneys – Suprarenal gland – Throat and
Larynx)(Main route: Foot – Sexual organ (Womb, Prostate) –Liver – Intercostal – Buttocks eye – Neck – Muscle)

F4 (Bladder) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the outer tip of the fifth
toe, passes through the outer ankle bone,enters the popliteal space, and from there
twin pathways in parallel with each other,climb in parallel to the post-median line of
the buttocks, joins again at the back of theneck, and reaches the back of the head andthe medial ocular angle.
b. Bladder, Spine, Pituitary gland, Lacrimal
gland, Orbital, Ear, Nosec. Back pain, Sciatica, Posterior neck stiffness, Backache, Epilepsy
d. VM2（中極）、F427（膀胱兪）F3 (Kidney and Adrenal glands) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the center of the sole andas in the case of F1 and F2 after crossing
with F1 and F2 at the F16, climbs the innerside of F1 and F2 along the thigh, runs
along the premedian line and after encircling the throat, the respective pathways
reach the posterior of the auricle.
b. Adrenal (Cortex / Medulla), Kidney, Lung,
Bone, Reproductive organs (Ovary / Vagina/ Testicles), Throat, Tonsils, Earsc. Hormonal secretion abnormality, Coldback, Sexual decline, Memory loss, Easy
fatigued. F321（京門）、F434（腎兪）(Main route: The Back of the foot (Heel) – Buttocks –Hip – Back – Back of the head – Neck – The fundus of
the eye (Orbit) – Nose – Ear – Hypophysis)

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F5 (Gall bladder) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the outer tip of the fourth
toe, climbs the center at the outside of thelower limb, circles the abdomen, passes
through the vicinity of the liver and gall
bladder, and from the supraclavicular fossa passes through the shoulder to the sideof the head. and from the lateral ocularangle the pathway encircles. the outersideof the auricle while on the other hand (thepathway) from the. infraclavicular fossa
passes through the shoulder and the backof the head and reaches the medial ocularangle.
b. Gall bladder, Muscle, Eye, Nailc. Head disease, Dizzinessd. F523（日月）、F442（胆兪）passes through the front of the tragus andvia the side of the head reaches the front of
the head.
b. Stomach, Lung, Mammary gland, Mouth,
Molar, Nosec. Stomach disease, Asthma, Arthralgia,
Anxiety, Depression
d. VM11（中脘）、F438（胃兪）(Main route: Foot – Knee – Stomach – Mammary gland– Mouth – Molars – Face)(Main route: This is almost similar to F2 but in this casean intimate relation with the gall bladder exsists.)

F6 (Stomach) Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the second toe and theouterside of the third toe, climbs the lower
thigh and somewhat to the outerside offrontal surface of the thigh, passes throughthe inguinal region and the lower ribs andclimbs the nipple, enters the supraclavicular fossa, and from the front of the neckat the angle of the mandible splits off into
two branches, and one pathway encircles
the mouth, after which the right and left
pathways join and climbing the nostrils
reaches the front of the neck via the medial
ocular angle while the other pathway
starting from the angle of the mandible,

VM Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the perineum, passes
through the sexual organ, and from themedian line of the abdomen crosses with
HM at the chest, the oral cavity and the
top of the head. On the other hand thepathway branches off to right and left at
the upper lip and reaches the lower side ofthe eye socket.
b. Pubia, Lower abdomen, Upper abdomen,
Trachea, Throat, Mouth, Nosec. Organ diseases in the center of the body(Throat, Heart, Stomach, Pancreas, Bladder etc.)
d. The acupuncture points on the midline

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HM Ryodoraku
a. This starts from the perineum, passes up
along the side of the spinal column andcrosses with VM at the top of the head.
b. Spinal column, Shoulder, Back, Waist,
Chapter, Brain, Eyec. Spinal hyperresponsiveness, Cerebral
diseases, Neurosis
d. HM15（神道）Heart disorder / Language
disorder <Tongue function>, HM17（身柱）Childhood illness, HM21（瘂門）Language
disorder <central nervous system>, HM22
（ 風 府 ） Hormonal disorders <Pituitary
gland>

in each item (H1L to F6R) of the chart. Whenmeasured values are lined up in a straightline on the chart, it is set to the "healthy"
state. The measured values are high and low.
When the width (variation) is 1.4 cm or more,
it is set to a statistical "abnormal" state. Thiswidth of 1.4 cm is called the "physiologicalrange", and the general variation range of
Ryodoraku value is "permissible range".
When the Ryodoraku value is particularlyhigh (emerging) or low (suppressing) fromthis physiological range, it is thought thatspecific symptoms will appear on that Ryodoraku. By using this method, even if not listening to the complaint of the subject (patient), it is possible to know the symptom
from abnormal Ryodoraku. This is called "Not hear diagnosis". Furthermore, we canknow abnormal Ryodoraku from a list of
symptoms called "Ryodoraku syndrome" examined statistically.

X. Total Ryodoraku Measurement

Ryodoraku chart

To know the degree of abnormality of Ryodoraku, use a graph (or chart) called "Ryodoraku chart". Specifically, measure the current
value at the representative measurement
point of each Ryodoraku and write the value
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XI. Ryodoraku syndrome
Ryodoraku's representative measurement point(RMP) Relationship between current value andsymptoms
Ryodoraku(Exitation) Wherethe electric flow
volume is in excess(inhibition) Wherethe electric flow is
minimalH1

stiff and painful
shoulder muscles,
rush of blood tothe head, hot
flashes, piles,
asthmacold feet or
numbness, shortness of breath,coughing spells

H2

stiff and painful
shoulder muscles,
middle age level
wrenched shoulders, brachialneuralgia

palpitation, heated sensation of the
palms

H3

puffed sensationof the stomach,constipation

palpitation

H4

headaches, abnormalities of thelower abdomen,
joint pain

headache, abnormalities of thelower abdomen

H5ringing ears,
difficulty in hearing

tiredness or tendency to tire, thehealthy glow
disappears andbody hairs increase in density

H6

stiff and painful
shoulder muscles,
tooth ache

stiff and painful
shoulder muscles

F1

general weaknessof the stomach,knee joint pain

general weaknessof stomach, abnormalities of theknee joint, insomnia, glycosuria

F2

insomnia, readily
provoked (touchy),
abnormalities inmenstruation,
lumbar pain

faintness or dizziness on abrupt
standing up (orthostatic circulatory disorder)

F3

fretting and fuming, anxiety

loss of willingness
to concentrate andgeneral tiredness,coldness in hips
and legs

F4

stiff neck muscles,
head aches, sciatic
neuritis, lumbar
pain

stiffness andpainful neck muscles, lumbar pain,
dullness of the
feet

F5

head aches

abnormalities ofeyes, dizziness(Meniere's disease)F6

anomalies of thejoints, middle age
wrenched shoulder, elbow neuralgia

stiff and painful
shoulder muscles,
distention of
stomach, bloatingof face, yawning

XII. Method of Total Ryodoraku Representative Measuring Points (RMP)

Ryodoraku's representative measurement point(RMP)

1. Preparation for measurement
First, fill t cotton wool containing physiological saline into a cup (ebonite) of themeasuring conductor (wet leader) to be thecathode (-) without excess or deficiency.
Next, this measurement conductor and agripping conductor to be an anode (+) arebrought into contact (short circuit). A
voltage of 12 V and a current of 200 μA are
set to flow in the electric circuit formed
between both electrodes.
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2. Measurement basics
First, the subject (patient) exposes theskin without wrist watch, accessories,
clothes, etc. on the wrist. Also at the foot,remove socks etc to expose the skin. Placethe hand grip on the patient's palm. If thepalm of the patient is very dry, wipe thepalm with moistened absorbent cottonwith physiological saline. Next, contact themeasurement conductor with the skinsurface at the representative measurement point at a right angle, gentle andconstant weight (about 60 g). Then, thecurrent value is measured. Depending on
the equipment (Neurometer) used, themeasurement method is slightly different.
A. Analog measuring instrument
Read the current value of the meter
visually in about 2 seconds for a fixed
time. For example, when counting
slowly as 1. 2 3., visually read the value
indicated by the needle of the ammeter.
B. Digital measuring instrument
Usually, The electronic circuit automatically measures the current value
after 0.75 seconds. In addition, It is designed with a built-in spring behind thewet part (ebonite cup) of the measuringconductor, and it can be contacted at aconstant pressure (about 60 g). Therefore, it is only necessary to focus on themeasurement site.
In any of the above methods, once themeasurement site is mistaken (measurement mistake), it must be measured
again. However, if it is measured again,
the measured value will change andthere is a risk that the correct measured
value can not be obtained.
Therefore, in order not to mistake themeasurement site, it is necessary topractice a lot. If you make a mistake, it
is better to postpone the measurementsite.

3. Measurement method of each measurement site
Sitting or supine position, with both
hands pointing upwards. Spread both feetlightly and extend. Usually, According to
how to write the chart, start with the left
hand H1L and then the last right foot F6R.
XIII. Measurements made on Hands (H)The narrowest point of the wrists namely
the surrounding area of the radius and theinferior of the styloid process of the ulna ismeasured. As shown in the photograph, theleft hand of the patient is held palm upward,
and the operator holds the patient's wristwith his left hand. The patient's hand is heldwith the operators thumb and index finger (ormiddle finger) in parallel.
Next the moist part of the measuring electrode, is held in parallel to the operators
second (or third) finger, and brought in contact with the patient's wrist. This is the H1
point to be measured.
Next following the order given in the chart,
the patient's right hand is held in the manner
described above. The measuring electrode isheld in position along the first finger andwhere the electrode comes in contact with thewrist is the right H1 measuring point.
Next, the left hand of the patient is held
again, and the center namely left and right ofthe median line of the wrist is the H2 measuring point.
Next, the operator holds the patient's left
hand and the measuring electrode is released
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along the first finger of the operator. The
point where the electrode comes in contact isthe left H3 measuring point. When the electrode is released along the second finger (orthird finger) of the operator holding the patients right hand, the site of contact is the H3
measuring point.
When, in a left and right manner, the left
and right H1 – H3 are measured, the palm isturned downward namely with the back of thehand turned upward, H4 – H6 is measured asshown in the photograph. Special care must
be taken here when measuring H5 (Lymph
Ryodoraku). The required point here is not
the center of the hand but along the patient’s
fourth finger (medicine finger) and as shownin the photograph, it is on the line drawn on
the photograph. In other words, it is slightly
on the outer side of the center (on the little
finger side).

Measurement points on wrist

XIV. Sole measurements (F)As seen in the photograph, the indentation
at the back inner side of the first metatarsal
bone head is the F1 measuring point.
Next the measuring electrode is pushed up
between the bones of the first and second toe,to the highest point of the instep. From thishigh point one finger width on the inner slope
an indentation will be encountered. This is
the F2 measuring point.
F3 is located on a line between the innerankle bone and the point of the heel. It is at
the foot of the ankle bone mound.
F4 is taken at the indentation at the backand outer side of the fifth metatarsal bonehead.

F5 is taken on a line between the outer ankle bone and the fourth toe. The point is at
the foot of the outer ankle bone mound.
F6 is a pulsing point. This point is obtained
as follows. A line is drawn between the deadcenter point of the second and third toe andthe indentation on the super extensor band
between the long digital extensor muscle andthe anterior tibial muscle and the half way
mark gives the pulsing point.
XV. Ryodoraku Treatment Consists of two
Methods of Treatment
A. Reactive electropermeable point (REPP)
treatmentThis method is called localized autonomic nerve regulatory treatment. However, satisfactory influences are given to
the entire body and it may well be connected with a radical cure. For example inthe case of stiff shoulder muscles, when
REPP are sought out, considerable individual differences are found. This is because the causes leading to stiff shoulder
muscles vary to a considerable extent. It is
known that stiff shoulder muscles can becaused by disturbances .in the stomach,liver, lung or uterus or may even be causedby constipation. When REPP are accurately pinpointed on the shoulder andtreatment is made, since it is connectedwith the sympathetic nerves, it has a favorable effect on the disease which is thebasic cause. Naturally, the stiff shoulder
muscles are relieved and at the same timethe effect not limited to the regulatory action of the localized autonomic nerves andradical treatment may be expected.
The site where REPP make their appearance in most cases are located in thesurrounding area indicated by the patient's complaints. When the patient complains of pain in the hands, numbness, cold
sensations, spasms or cramps, REPP
should be sought out and stimulated.
When the patient complains of stomach
ailment or liver trouble, the front and backof the cross section should give REPP
points. And when a given organ is indicated, find the most clearly indicated
REPP on the corresponding Ryodoraku.
This will produce still better results.
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We also have worked out points based on
our experience which we know are effective treatment points for a given disease.
The operator should take advantage ofsuch specific treatment points. For instance for pain arising from piles, since it
is clinically difficult to locate REPP in thearea surrounding the anus, the REPP
should be sought out near the coccyx or thesacrum. With regard to the coccyx, theneedle is penetrated from the right and leftof the coccyx in the direction of the anusand electric stimulation is made. In addition, there is a point HM26 in the parietal
area of the head. While the location is on
the opposite end of the body, it is known as
an effective site for treatment of piles. If
the operator memorizes such specific
REPP to a certain extent, more effective
treatment may be expected.
B. General regulatory treatment (GRR) of
the total Ryodoraku
This is a general regulatory treatment of
the entire body surface sympathetic nerves.
Since regulatory treatment of the entire
body surface is connected with regulatory
action of the internal organs and central
nerves, this may be considered as generalregulatory treatment of the autonomic
nerve system.
In the case of accute diseases, while
REPP treatment gives sufficient effects, inthe case of chronic diseases it becomes
necessary to regulate or reactivate. the entire body, thus GRR treatment should be
introduced. In such cases, first Ryodoraku
measurements are made and 3 or 4 excitation points and inhibition points are located.
For the excitation points the corresponding
inhibition points are treated and for inhibiting points the corresponding excitation
points should be treated by pasting on ion
granules or stimulating with EAP.
If EAP treatment is given to the headalone, the head blood vessels become dilatated and afflux may occur. Hence, 6 points
on the back namely basic treatment of F4 40,
F4 34 on the right and left should be madeby stimulation. To this important treatment points may be added. Treatment of F6
9 may relieve afflux.

Excitation points (EP) and inhibition points (Ip)
H1 (lung)
H2 (pericardium)H3 (heart)
H4 (small intestine)
H5 (lymph)
H6 (large intestine)
F1 (spleen · pancreas)
F2 (liver)F3 (kidney · adrenal glands)
F4 (bladder)F5 (gall bladder)F6 (stomach)

EP
H1 3
H2 1
H3 1
H4 3
H5 3
H6 11
F1 2
F2 9
F3 7
F4 1
F5 2
F6 5

IP
H1 8
H2 3
H3 3
H4 8
H5 10
H6 2
F1 5
F2 2
F3 1
F4 3
F5 7
F6 1

While ion granules give only a mild
stimulation if it is considered that thestimulation is continued for an entire day,it should be understood that the cumulative effect is of considerable strength. For
general REPP ion granules and EAP aregiven. With the exception of treatment of
the hands and feet, EAP is used for thetreatment of the head and body trunk.
Generally hands and feet are treatedwith ion granules, however when special
complaints are made on the hands or feet
EAP may be used.
XVI. How to Locate REPP (Reactive Electropermeable Points)
It is permissible to use metal electrodes tolocate REPP when still unfamiliar with thetechnic. When a metal electrode is used almost no electric current flows in places otherthan REPP. Namely when the electrode
touches an REPP a sudden flow of current isseen, thus an REPP or a point of treatment
can be readily found but the patient feels amild electric shock.
Therefore when a little skill is aquired amoist electrode should be used. With a moist
electrode however the electric flow difference
between an REPP and other areas is small
amounting to only a 20 – 50 µA or thereabouts.
Thus to clearly pinpoint a suspected REPP,
the operator holds the moist electrode at rightangles to the skin and while keeping thevoltage at 12 volts, the other knob (changeable resistance) is turned so that an electric
current of approximately 150 µA flows
through. And if the vicinity is lightly searchedwhen the electrode seeks out an REPP approximately 200 µA flows through clearly
pinpointing the REPP. In the same area thevoltage may be raised from 12 volts to 21 volts
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which makes the search easy. In other words,
when conditions are set so that a larger electric flow can be obtained, the difference of theelectric flow between the REPP and otherareas becomes larger. Therefore, by constantly regulating the voltage and changeable
resistance so that 150 µA or thereabouts willflow through when an REPP is reached, thelocating of such points becomes easier.
It must be remembered that if the same
area is passed over too many times by anelectrode the electric flow becomes a stimulation and that as a result the area becomessusceptible to electric flow. This would be
confusing so passages with the electrodeshould be made smoothly and uniformly. Thisrequires considerable practice and skill. As in
the case of driving, theory alone is 'not sufficient and at least some practicing is necessary.
XVII. Method of Inserting the Needle andTechnic

Electrical needle holding method

Hold the autonomous regulatory tube inyour left hand, and hold the measuring electrode in your right hand. Then using the tip ofyour right index finger, the head of the regulating needle tube is tapped. By the first tap
the needle penetrates the skin after whichwith a certain amount of pressure a 0.5 cm
penetration is made in one motion. By rapid
penetration, the patient feels less pain. Practice until you can insert the needle withoutcausing pain. This technic can be developed

until it becomes almost painless. This is followed by slight tapping until the desired
depth is reached. Then by bringing the metal
part of the electrode together with the regulating needle tube an electric flow occurs.
Then using you right thumb hold the regulating needle tube in place and insert theneedle still further so as not to cause pain.
This should be done gently and with care.
Pain is not a necessary condition to make thetreatment effective.
Of course the grip electrode is held by thepatient. Further, as a highly effective stimulation technic we use the Jakutaku technic.
There are other technics of course but forpractical purposes, this technic when acquired will suffice. Jakutaku technic (piston
stimulation) is a simulation of a sparrow
pecking its feed. After the needle is inserted
to a certain depth, a light pushing in andpulling out in piston motion of about 0.5 cm isrepeated. This is the Jakutaku technic. In
this case the needle is not pulled out all theway and pushing in and pulling out is repeated within 0.5 cm. The insertion should bemade in a fluid motion and the pulling out
should be done with sufficient rapidity so thatthe muscle clutches at theneedle. This produces good results. However the technic is difficult and requires considerable skill. The presence or absence of
this skill is readily seen in the difference ofeffectiveness. When a violin is played, thebow touches the strings and produces exquisite tunes. In much the same manner when theneedle touches the nerves, the manner inwhich the needle touches the nerves may
produce a pleasant sensation, or simply pain
or an unpleasant sensation. This is decided by
the skill or unskillfulness of the Jakutaku
technic. Even when accompanied by pain thesensation should still be pleasant to the patient.
This technic is especially effective whenknotted muscles or pressure pain spots arepresent. By the Jakutaku technic the tensed
muscles gradually lose their tension and contraction will fail to occur even when stimulation is applied. When such tensed muscles
become pliant and free of tension, this indicates the desired amount of stimulation. In
the case of sciatica when electric needle
treatment is made in the buttocks at times
the needle passage is without resistance in
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such a case if pressure is applied by the left
hand to the buttocks and Jakutaku is preformed, the technic will produce its effect.
Generally in soft tissue areas where no resistance is met with the effects may not be
expected.

Electrical needle insertion method

XVIII. Direction and Depth of Needle Insertion
Generally needles are inserted at right angles to the skin surface however there arecases in which the needles are inserted
slantwise or horizontally.
For needle insertion into the scalp, theneedle is slid along the bone horizontally to adepth of 1 cm and in the case of F4 62 at theback of the head the needle is inserted deeply
to 2 - 4 cm in the direction of the eye balls. on
the same side.
According to the Nakatani system thetreatment point for the eyes, at the back of
the zygomatic arch namely the temporalmuscle of the temporal fossa is deeply penetrated. In the case of nose ailments the needle
is inserted from slightly under the medial
ocular angle in the direction of the nostrils
sliding the needle along the bone to a depth of1 - 1.5 cm. In the case of tooth aches the skinis penetrated to reach the root of the tooth. In
the case of F6 41 the needle is inserted deeply
between the bones for trismus or tooth ache of
the lower jaw with good results.
For the front of the neck in such cases as
Basedow's disease the depth of the needle is0.5 - 1 cm.
In the case of stiff shoulder muscles, theneedle is inserted at right angles to a depth of
2 - 3 cm.
For the front chest or side chest the depthof the needle should be kept within 1 cm forsafety.
In the case of the back or hip, even if theneedle is inserted to a depth of 5 cm on bothsides of the spinal column there is no dangerof penetrating the lungs. If the rear branch of
the spinal column nerves are stimulated theinternal organs within the influence of thenerves will show improvement.
Since there are no danger sites in the upperor lower limbs, where the muscle layers are
thick, better effects may be expected by deep
insertions.
Deep insertions, make it easier to depress
the excitation of the sympathetic nerves andwhen the needle is inserted at a shallow
depth horizontal to the skin a tendency forthe sympathetic nerves to become excited isseen. And because homeostasis of the sympathetic nerves is stronger, there is little
chance of ending in failure.
XIX. Intensity of Stimulation
The adjustable resistance knob is adjusted
so that approximately 200 µA flows at 12 volts.
Excitatory cells such as muscles and nerves
around the needle through the negative electrode (-) are depolarized, making action potential easy to occur. Also, around the electrode needle (close proximity), ions in the
body intensively move, local tissue fluids
change to alkaline.

H.Oda (1989) has reported that the degreeof damage of the tissue is about 30 minutes
after the energization, although it is not certain whether these causes are the cause ornot.
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Furthermore, D. E. Kendall (1989) and R. O.
Becker (1985, 1990) argue that this phenomenon is necessary for tissue regeneration.

According to Dr. Nakatani experience, themost satisfactory regulation of the Ryodoraku
can be obtained when a 200 µA current is released from the cathode for a duration of 7 10 seconds. Where is excitation, the excitation
is depressed, and where there is depression
the excitability increases. In other words ineither case the stimulation produces a regulatory effect. We are of the opinion that this is
the effect of homeostasis of the sympathetic
nerves.
Further, even a 1 second or a 3 second
produces a regulatory effect and even in extreme cases where stimulation is prolonged to
30 seconds or even up to 5 minutes, almost no
detrimental effects are seen. Thus, it is notnecessary to dwell too much on the intensityof a stimulation at one site. As for the electric
current even 100 µA or even 50 µA show effects to a certain extent.
All stimulations have either an excitation
heightening effect or depressing effect andstrong stimulations tend to depress while
weak stimulations tend to raise the excitation.
This inherent nature of stimulation is being
utilized. However, since generally the homeostasis of the Ryodoraku has a stronger effectthan that produced by strong or weak stimulations, even when a mistaken stimulation isapplied a certain amount of beneficial effectmay be expected in most cases, therefore
when the amount of stimulation is appropriate the most satisfactory effects may be expected.
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regulatory mechanism which works to maintain the necessary conditions for the well being of life. Therefore it may be said that appropriate stimulation may be defined as
stimulations which would enhance the effectof homeostasis to the full, there by raising thestrength of natural recovery.
The intensity of stimulation should also be
regulated by the sensitivity of the patient.
Further, when the temperature is high theintensity of the stimulation should be lowered.
In other words in summer the stimulation
should be weaker than in winter.
When the patient is running a fever generally treatment should by avoided but if the
body temperature is around 37.5 °C, stimulation treatment may be given provided that it
does not exceed 2 minutes. However, when
the objective is to lower the temperature of
the patient this may be done.
XX. The Amount of Stimulation
As to the matter of what number of sites
over the entire body may be stimulated, fromthe writers experience, in adults stimulations
may be made up to 40 points. As long as thisnumber is not exceeded no side effects will be
seen.
However, in patients with chronic diseases,
since many of the Ryodoraku have abnormalities, the number of points to be treated will
increase, and the number of points may go
beyond 40 and even reach 100 points.
For patients not used to stimulations,stimulations should begin from 10 points, go
to 20 points in the second session, and then to
30 points and so forth. This is the safest way.
The side effects mentioned here, are cases
in which over stimulation results in a dullness or fever. Bed rest for 1 or 2 days willbring recovery. In the writers experience, forsuch patients weak stimulations 1/2 - 1/3)
when continued seem to produce better effects
than that in normo-sensitive patients.
Patients who require a drastic change in
the amount of stimulations are governed byweight and age. The standard number ofstimulation points for those who weigh 60 kg
is under 40 points, for people weighing 30 kg
under 20 points, for patients weighing 15 kg
under 10 points and for infants weighing 6 kg
under 4 points. In the case of infants or children, in addition to the number of points theelectric current should be regulated accordingly.
XXI. Contraindications and Cautionary
Remarks
A. Where not to puncture.
In acupuncture and moxa treatment
there are sites where needles are prohibited or sites where moxa treatment are
forbidden. These sites were learned byerrors. In the case of moxa treatment, it
is advised not to treat facial areas, orareas near bones or blood vessels whenpus formation is present. In such cases
perostitis or inflamation of the bloodvessels may have occurred. Electric needle stimulation of such sites are prohibited.
In the case of electric needle stimulation the most dangerous of all is the possibilit of piercing the lung. Since there isdanger of causing pneumothorax especially when the patient is thin and theshoulders or back are being treated. utmost caution must be taken.
Piercing of the heart is also highly
dangerous. It is advisable not to forcibly
penetrate or deeply penetrate the backarea of the heart especially when the patient has a heart condition.
If a too deep penetration is made between the ribs intercostal neuralgia may
occur. In such a case the only remedy isan injection of local anesthetics. or the
Ryodoraku related to the pain may be
used to stop the pain but in such a casethe pain usually persists for 1 or 2 days
in most cases.
Generally it is not necessary to penetrate the organs. In the writers case,penetrations are made in the stomach,pancreas and bladder; but this is done on
the writers own responsibility. From my
25 years of experience no damage wasdone to these organs. However, from aview point of modern medicine it may befrowned upon to pierce internal organs so
my advice is against such practice. It isalso advisable not to penetrate the eyeballs or mucous membrane.
If the needle comes in direct contact
with a nerve or ganglion, an electric
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shock like response may occur and may
even cause shock, hence extreme caution
should be taken. However, this may be
used as a therapeutic method. But until
the operator gains considerable experience, he should not attempt such treatment. Generally in stimulation of thenerves, side effects that may lead totrouble do not occur, however there arecases in which the patients loses strength
to stand temporarily. In such a case, if
the stimulation is repeated at the same
site, the patient can stand again and thenumbness will also disappear so it is nota case to cause worry. Including the REPP,
such points as follows over the entire
body can be used as treatment points;
hypersensitive areas, tender spots, stiffened or bunched muscles, paralyzed
points, bruised areas, blood vessels, ganglions which are the so-called KEIKETSU.
B. The needles
A single use of a disposable electricneedle is preferable for treatment. If reinserting, disinfect alcohol. Normally, theneedle will rarely break.. If the needle
breaks in the body, appropriate medical
procedures must be taken immediately.
C. Pain treatment
When treating pain, instruct the patient to bend and stretch the body andask for a good reaction point (REPP) in apainful state. If you apply an electricneedle there, the treatment effect will beenhanced.
D. Bathing
Taking baths 2 hours before or after
treatment should be avoided.
E. Sexual intercourse
It is generally accepted that during thetreatment period, normal sexual activities in married life should be abstained.
F. Drinking alcohol
Treatment should not be made when
the patient has had alcoholic beverages.
The patient should not drink at least 3 - 4hours after.
G. Out-patients
In the summer when out-patients arrive do not commence treatment upon
arrival. In such cases the patient may

become nauseated. So the treatment
should be started after 20 - 30 minutes ofrest.
H. The treatment
Generally treatment starts from the
top downwards, however in patients whoare prone to fainting spells the treatment
should be started from the feet upwards.
I. Interval
The time spacing between treatments
is generally as follows; every day, every
other day, once in 3 days. This is figuredout on the basis of how far the patient
has to travel to get to the clinic, thenumber of sites to be treated, whether
the ailment is chronic or accute. With
additional treatment with ion Kernels, 2
or 3 times a week give the best results. In
the case of small children, ion Kernels
alone may suffice.
XXII. After WordIn Ryodoraku treatment the most rapid effect is seen in pain. In so-called arthritis, orhead aches, eye pain, ear pain, tonsillitis pain,
gastritis, abdominal pain, gall stone pain,
bladder stone pain, joint pain, the sedation ofpain is remarkable. Unlike the sedation ofpain by chemical agents, Ryodoraku treatment not only lessens the pain, but by theregulatory effect of the autonomous nerve
system, the increase of white corpuscles increases the natural defense of the bodyand brings about radical treatment of thedisease itself. We invite prospective operators
to see the treatment and we hope you willvisit us and watch the treatment. The next
step and the first one for an operator is toseek out the REPP in the patients complaintarea with the spring type electric needle(Trade Mark) and administer electric stimulation. For the prospective operator, the operator himself rather than the patient will be
impressed by its effectiveness. It must be remembered that this simple stimulation whencompared with the effect of skilled Jakutaku
is almost nothing.
When a patient complains of a tiredness ofthe eye, a glare when eyes are opened, aheaviness of the head, a bloated sensation of
the stomach, a tiredness of the feet, numbness of the hands etc., hitherto, medicine was
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come eventually. In such cases with electricneedle stimulation, a dramatic spontaneous
relief of such complaints fills the operators
heart with joy, life can be happy indeed when
the operator can bring immediate relief tosuch patients. It is not infrequent that one
will be struck with the good luck that he has
become a medical practitioner. From treatment involving only the administration of
medicine, electric needle Ryodoraku treatment which has no side effects can produce
spectacular results even in difficult or advanced diseases.
It is our fondest hope to advance or expand
this physical therapy to bring instant relief
and comfort to as many patients as we canreach.
It is a recent event that needle (acupuncture) anesthesia of the Peoples Republic ofChina was reported in medical therapy news.
Approximately 15 years ago a medical delegation from the Peoples Republic of China
during their visit to Japan turned their attention to Ryodoraku research and eventually
they visited Dr. Nakatani's Clinic.
There the delegation made a detailed observation of Ryodoraku medical examinationand treatment. It is reported that they wereamazed and astounded at the superiority ofthe theory and thee therapeutic effects. In thedaily newspapers of the Peoples Republic, ofthat time, articles concerning Ryodoraku
examination and treatment together withcase reports of treatment were publishedwidely following which insistent requests
were made to Dr. Nakatani to invite him as aguest of the Peoples Republic of China. Dr.
Nakatani declined and forthwith reports
concerning Ryodoraku treatment in the Peoples Republic have stopped reaching our attention. However, it seems that in the meantime in the Peoples Republic the Ryodoraku
treatment was incorporated into European
medicine, and we understand that researchalong these lines is being dealt with as modern medicine. This is the needle anesthesia
reported from the Peoples Republic of China
today.

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