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- Comparative effectiveness of various nonpharmacological interventions, including traditional Chinese medicine-based interventions for cancer-related cognitive impairment: a comprehensive network meta-analysis CONCLUSIONS: Tai Chi/Qigong demonstrated the highest effectiveness in addressing subjective cognitive complaints. Cognitive rehabilitation was the most effective intervention across various domains including overall objective cognitive function, executive function, and language. Acupoint simulation was the most effective intervention for improving visuospatial and motor domain functions.
- Efficacy and safety of mind-body exercise for patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis CONCLUSIONS: Overall, MBE may be a promising non-pharmacological treatment to improve physical function, disease activity, pain intensity, spinal mobility, and quality of life in patients with axSpA. To enhance the certainty of the evidence, additional rigorous studies are needed to verify these findings.
- Effectiveness of traditional chinese medicine (TCM) exercise therapy intervention on the cognitive function in the elderly: A systematic review and meta-analysis CONCLUSION: TCM exercise therapies can effectively improve the cognitive function of the elderly. The best effect on the cognitive function of the elderly was achieved by choosing Ba Duan Jin and exercising at least five times a week for at least 60 min each time for a total of 6-9 months. The effect size of the TCM exercise therapy interventions on the cognitive function in older adults may be overestimated because of publication bias. In addition, large-sample, multicenter, high-quality...
- Comparative Efficacy of Mind-Body Exercise for Treating Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This systematic review and network meta-analysis aims to compare the efficacy of different mind-body exercise (MBE) interventions, including Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, and Tai Chi, in managing chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP). We searched randomized controlled trials in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science and Cochrane Library. After screening eligible studies and extracting relevant data, risk of bias of included studies was assessed by the Cochrane Risk of Bias assessment tool,...
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Here's a simple 10-step guide to help beginners understand the basics of using a suanpan: suànpán 算盘
The abacus is still used to teach the fundamentals of mathematics to children in many countries such as Japan and China.
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Step 1: Understand the Chinese Suànpán Structure
- The suanpan has vertical rods (columns) with beads.
- Each rod has 2 upper beads called "heaven beads" (each worth 5 units) and 5 lower beads called "earth beads" (each worth 1 unit).
- The horizontal divider separates the heaven and earth beads.
- Each vertical rod reflects a "place value" 10x the value as the one to the right of it. So if starting at the far right side, the #13th rod is a value of "1", the 12th rod is a value of "10", the 11th rod is a value of "100", the 10th rod is a value of "1000", etc. etc. This will become clear as we proceed.
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Step 2: Clear the Abacus
- Before starting, clear the abacus by moving all beads away from the divider. In this digital version, you can use the "reset" button at the bottom as a shortcut.
- This pushes the heaven beads up, away from the divider and the earth beads down, away from the divider, making the unit counts "0" on each rod.
- When adding numbers, it doesn't matter which rod you start on, but you enter from right to left. Most people start so that the longest number they expect ends up on the far right, but if adding prices you might want to leave 2 empty rods on the right for dollar and cent calculations. Complex scientific calculations could use several rods to represent decimal point values. Having blank rods on either side of your entries will not affect the result.
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Step 3: Representing Numbers
- To represent a number, move beads "toward the divider".
For example:
- To represent "1 unit", move "1 earth bead" up.
- To represent "5 units", move "1 heaven bead" down.
- To represent "7 units", move "1 heaven bead" (5 units) and "2 earth beads" (2 units) toward the divider.
You will notice that this digital version has the value listed at the bottom of each rod to help you verify your result.
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Step 4: Adding 2 Numbers
- Start by representing the first number on the abacus.
- To add a second number, move the appropriate beads toward the divider.
Example: To add "3 + 4":
- Move "3 earth beads" up to the divider, thus adding the first number "3".
- Move "4 earth beads" up to add the second number "4".
- Since there are only 4 earth beads, you will move one heaven bead down to equal 5 units and subtracting 1 earth bead by moving it down to a total of 4 added units.
- The result is "7" (1 upper bead + 2 lower beads) near the divider.
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Step 5: Subtracting Numbers
- Start by representing the first number on the abacus.
- To subtract, move beads "away from the divider".
Example: To subtract "7 - 4":
- Represent "7" (1 upper bead + 2 lower beads).
- Move "4 lower beads" down.
- The result is "3".
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Step 6: Carrying Over (When a Rod Exceeds 9)
If a rod has more than "9" (e.g., 10), you need to carry over to the next rod to the left.
Example: To add "6 + 7":
- Represent "6" (1 upper bead + 1 lower bead).
- Add "7" by moving another upper bead (5) and 2 lower beads (2).
- The rod now shows "13" (which is invalid on a single rod).
- But much like adding number on paper, we "carry over".
- To carry over: Subtract 10 units from the rod (by moving beads away from the divider) and add "1" to the next rod to the rod to the left.
- The result is "13". Check the totals at the bottom and it should read "13". You don't have to press an "equals" button to see the result.
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Step 7: Practice Simple Addition
- Try adding small numbers (e.g., "2 + 3", "5 + 4") to get comfortable with moving beads and carrying over if needed.
- Try adding several larger numbers like 524 + 123 + 2.
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Step 8: Practice Simple Subtraction
- Try subtracting small numbers (e.g., "8 - 3", "9 - 5") to practice moving beads away from the divider.
- Try some larger numbers like ("150 - 125", "1024-522")
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Step 9: Combine Addition and Subtraction
- Practice problems that involve both operations, like "7 + 4 - 2".
Break it into steps:
- Represent "7".
- Add "4". (tool tip)
- Subtract "2".
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Step 10: Review and Practice
- Review the basics: bead values, adding, subtracting, and carrying over.
- Practice regularly to build confidence and speed.
- Once you master adding and subtracting, you are ready for more advanced operations like multiplication, division, square root, etc.
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Bonus Tips for Your Simulation
- Include visual cues (e.g., highlight beads to move) for each step.
- Provide interactive examples where users can try problems and get feedback.
This tutorial should give beginners a solid foundation for using the suanpan. Once they master these basics, you can introduce more advanced operations like multiplication and division in a future tutorial!
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By Janet Wright, Sara Mokone, and B.K. Heather. Here is a practical guide to the drug-free, hands-on therapies of reflexology and acupressure. Ideal for self help, these therapies lend themselves to easing both long-term conditions and sudden rises, and are suitable as a supporting, complementary back-up to orthodox medical treatment. Two groups of people who can gain particular benefit from these techniques are children and the elderly. Included are easy-to-follow treatments for everyday ailments. Detailed color photographs guide the reader through every step. 130 pages, paperback.
