#acupoints

[suoxi-hospital]

Say Goodbye to Back Pain: A Guide to Exploring Acupuncture Treatment

Back pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. It can be debilitating, interfering with daily activities, work, and sleep. If you're one of the many people suffering from back pain, you've likely tried various treatments to find relief. Traditional pain relievers, physical therapy, and even surgery may have been considered. If you're one of those suffering, you've likely tried numerous remedies, from over-the-counter medications to physical therapy. But have you considered acupuncture treatment? Or have you explored the ancient practice of acupuncture? Let's learn some magical practices of acupuncture treatment. 

Acupuncture, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, is gaining increasing popularity in the West as a complementary treatment for back pain. It involves the insertion of thin needles at specific points on the body believed to be connected to meridians, or energy pathways. Stimulating these points is thought to promote the flow of qi (pronounced "chee"), the body's vital energy, leading to:

Acupuncture has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years to treat various health conditions, including back pain. It involves inserting thin needles at specific points on the body to stimulate energy flow, known as Qi. This stimulation is believed to promote healing and pain relief.

Understanding Back Pain

Before diving into acupuncture, let's understand the different types of back pain:

Acute back pain: This sudden and sharp pain usually lasts a few days to weeks and often results from muscle strain, ligament sprain, or disc herniation.

Chronic back pain: This persistent pain lasts for more than three months and can be caused by various factors, including degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and spinal stenosis.

Acupuncture for Back Pain Relief

Research suggests that acupuncture can be effective in relieving both acute and chronic back pain. A 2017 review of studies concluded that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for chronic lower back pain. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) also acknowledges the potential benefits of acupuncture for back pain management.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

While the exact mechanism of acupuncture's pain-relieving effect is still being researched, several theories exist:

Qi and Meridians: This philosophy believes in vital energy called "Qi" flowing through the body along pathways called "meridians." Disruptions in Qi flow are thought to cause illness. Acupuncture points are seen as specific locations where Qi can be accessed and rebalanced.

Stimulation of acupoints: By inserting needles into these points, practitioners aim to influence Qi flow, promoting healing and restoring balance.

Western Scientific Perspective

Nervous System Stimulation: Needles trigger the nervous system, sending signals to the spinal cord and brain. This releases various chemicals, including pain-relieving endorphins, anti-inflammatory compounds, and immune system modulators.

Improved Blood Circulation: Acupuncture may increase blood flow to the treated area, promoting tissue repair and pain relief.

Both perspectives acknowledge that acupuncture can have beneficial effects, but the exact mechanisms remain under investigation. Research suggests that the combined effects of nervous system stimulation, chemical release, and improved blood flow likely contribute to acupuncture's efficacy.

What to Expect During an Acupuncture Session

A typical acupuncture session lasts about 30-60 minutes. Here's what you can expect:

You'll lie comfortably on a treatment table while the acupuncturist asks about your pain and medical history.

The acupuncturist will then select specific acupuncture points based on your diagnosis and TCM principles.

Thin, sterile needles are inserted at these points with minimal discomfort. You may feel a slight tingling or dull ache when the needles are inserted, but it shouldn't be painful.

The needles are left in place for 15-30 minutes, during which time you can relax and listen to music or read.

Once the needles are removed, you may feel a sense of relaxation and pain relief.

Things to Consider Before Trying Acupuncture

Consult your doctor first: If you have any underlying medical conditions or are pregnant, talk to your doctor before trying acupuncture.

Find a qualified acupuncturist: Ensure your acupuncturist is licensed and experienced in treating back pain.

Be realistic about expectations: Acupuncture may not provide immediate or complete pain relief for everyone. It may take several sessions to see significant improvement.

Be patient and consistent: Regular acupuncture sessions are often recommended for optimal results.

Acupuncture as Part of a Holistic Approach

While acupuncture can be a valuable tool for back pain relief, it's important to remember that it's not a cure-all. Combining acupuncture with other treatment modalities like physical therapy, exercise, and lifestyle modifications can offer a more comprehensive approach to managing back pain.

In Conclusion

If you're struggling with back pain, acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option worth exploring. With its ability to address the root cause of pain and promote overall well-being, acupuncture can offer a natural path to relief and healing. Remember to consult your doctor before starting any new treatment and choose a qualified acupuncturist for optimal results.

[modernreflexology]

Acupressure is a great treatment option for natural acne and pimples. Try these 8 acupressure points to get relieve from acne for smooth and flawless skin, sitting at your house

[yamahamusicians]

Nokta SCORE and DOUBLE SCORE Metal Detectors, plus Acupoint Pinpointer

Nokta is a company that never rests on its laurels, and true to form, they continue to raise the bar for affordable yet powerful metal detectors. The company has just announced two new simultaneous multi-frequency machines named “SCORE” and “DOUBLE SCORE”. Both are fully waterproof and submersible to 5 meters. It appears they have taken the already successful Legend and transformed it into a more…

[bbcphile]

WIP Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! This week, LLH and DFS finally fight--with words, not swords, of course, but it's no less vicious. Here's the opening of that argument.

(You can find earlier excerpts here.)

Di Feisheng flung more qi at the acupoint to reinforce the barrier, forced himself not to wince at the spike of pain it triggered, and took a slow, deliberate breath, forcing his lungs steady. “I’ve told you: It’s not a problem Yangzhouman can fix,” he gritted out. “You have your answer. Now drop it.” 

Li Lianhua stared at him a minute more, his eyes narrowed, then he nodded to himself, the corner of his lips curling up in a faint, pained smile. He looked down at his thumb, stroking the fur on his cloak. “No,” he said at last. “I won’t. I refuse to cause you any more pain.”

Di Feisheng froze, the words a slap in the face. A whooshing noise filled his ears and his vision went gray around the edges. “You don’t want to hurt me? Then don’t die.” 

Li Lianhua closed his eyes and bowed his head. “A-Fei–”

“–Is that too unclear? Then hear this: your death would hurt me more than any headache, sword, or torture ever could.”

Li Lianhua buried his fingers in the fur collar. 

“The question, Li Xiangyi,” Di Feisheng growled, his qi howling through his meridians, his entire body vibrating with it, “is why do you keep insisting otherwise? Do you think I’m lying? Are you lying to yourself? Or do you just want me to beg you on my knees?” 

For several long seconds, Xiangyi was motionless, apart from the slight rise and fall of his chest with his breath. 

He slowly lifted his head, every cùn dripping with command, and pierced Di Feisheng with a glare every bit as sharp as Shaoshi had been. A look he’d hardly seen in the last decade. “That’s not my name,” he said, his voice colder than it had been since their battle on the sea. “Li Xiangyi is dead.”

[gay-disabled-characters-showdown]

LGBTQ+ Disabled Characters Showdown Round 2, Wave 3, Poll 1

A character being totally canon LGBTQ+ and disabled was not required to be in this competition. Please check qualifications and propaganda before asking why a character is included.

Check out the other polls in this wave and prior here.

Gobber-How To Train Your Dragon

Qualifications:

He has a prosthetic arm and a prosthetic leg. And is confirmed to be gay (in an admittedly really weird way :/)

Propaganda:

He's gay. He's disabled. He's a viking. He's good at his job. He has a stone tooth. He uses his arm prosthetic like a toolbelt. He knows a lot about dragons. Idk man. He's cool

Zhou Zishu-Faraway Wanderers / Tian Ya Ke

Qualifications:

He is mlm, though there's no consensus in fandom whether he's bi or gay. (He had slept with women prior to meeting his male love interest, but the way he speaks of that kinda doesn't make it sound like he enjoyed it? So there's room for interpretation. Maybe hes bi who just happened to settle with a man, maybe hes a late bloomer gay.) Either way, the novel's main romance is his relationship with another man, and they are in a committed relationship by the end! Now, for the disability part. He has a physical disability that's a result of, how do I put it, non-realistic circumstances (stabbing poisoned nails into his acupoints non-realistic), but I think it qualifies for how it affects him.

To start with, he is a martial artist, but the nails thing limits him to about half of his normal ability. Which is still pretty significant given he used to be one of the top talents of his generation, but there are many instances throughout the book where he finds himself frustrated, inconvenienced, or endangered by being unable to do what he *used to* be able to do, which I think tracks with acquired disability experience. Next, the nails also give him chronic pain issues with daily (or rather, nightly) flare ups, and additional ones when he strains himself. That usually last for several hours. (Fandom also theorizes that this leaves him chronically sleep deprived, but it's more conjecture than textual.)

Then, his biggest issue is that the nails are slowly killing him, and he has like 2-3 years to live... but uh given it's a happy ending novel his friend gives him an experimental surgery and it works out. But! Gotta note that I don't think it counts as a case of 'magically cured disability' trope. It is plainly stated that he will still have some issues post-surgery - just, y'know, no longer life-ending ones. The tl;dr here is that while his situation is not something possible in the real world, it still affects him in a way an acquired physical disability may: limits things he can do compared to his pre-injury state, results in chronic pain issues, and requires difficult medical intervention to stymie the negative effects.

Propaganda:

Zhou Zishu, how do I explain him... He is a spymaster and an assassin. He put the current Emperor on the throne. He committed atrocities. He lost the person he saw as his little brother as a result. He still thinks he did what was right, in the grand scheme of things. He decides to start his retirement at age 28 by stabbing a bunch of poisoned nails into his chest, disguising himself as a beggar, and vanishing into jianghu to daydrink and sightsee. He is living his best life, all 3 remaining years of it. He is in pain every night. He meets a man who, unexpectedly, understands him with a glance... and then begins to annoy him ceaselessly, insisting he has fallen for Zishu at first sight.

Cue Zhou Zishu's horrified realization that he's not only into men, but into this clown in particular. Zishu falls in love the way a cat falls into a bath - hes trying to get out but keeps slipping back, and hes hissing all the while. (We love to bully him for his clownsexual ways.) (Also, if this makes anybody want to check out the novel, remember: Zhou Zishu is an unreliable narrator and Will lie to you. Pay attention to his actions and reactions, not just what he *says* he thinks!) Now, I could spend hours gushing about how WenZhou (the couple's ship name, and yes they are canon and the main romantic storyline) gave me unrealistic standards for romance, but I'm gonna hold myself back from writing a 6k essay and focus on the theme of the tournament. I consider Zhou Zishu a disabled protagonist because: while his situation itself is non-realistic (aforementioned 'stabbing a bunch of poisoned nails into his chest'), the way it affects him is actually pretty similar, and in some ways really the same, to how an acquired physical disability may affect a person. First, it limits what he can do, physical activity-wise, to about half of his pre-injury state. (Which is still rather a lot, given he used to be a top dog martial artist, but it's still noticeable to him.) Second, it gives him chronic pain issues, with nightly flare-ups. (And additional ones when he strains himself.) (Also, at a certain point in the book his love interest starts holding him through his flare ups. Which doesn't lessen the pain but does help Zishu cope with it better. It's very important to me that it doesn't magically help but it does Mentally help and thats enough. The "stay with him morning and night, holding his hand" of it all (; v ;) yes thats a quote from the book.) And third, it requires a difficult surgery to stymie its negative effects (him dying in three years ones). (Yeah btw its not the case of magic surgery perfectly 'fixing' (bleugh) the character; he still need physical-therapy-analogue after it, and his uh medical professional also states he will likely still have some issues post-op.)

[oneiriad]

Di Feisheng slams into the ground shoulder first, his body plowing a furrow easily twice its own length before finally coming to a halt.

"A-Fei!"

Before Fang Duobing can rush to his side, Li Lianhua restrains him with a hand on his arm. Fang Duobing turns towards him to protest, to yank his arm free - only to see him complete focused on the direction that Di Feisheng came from.

Two dots, one red and one black, rapidly growing larger, growing closer, until they reveal themselves to be two men, gliding through the air and clearly preparing to land.

Even from this distance the sheer power rolling off the pair of them is - immense. Li Lianhua at his best is a brightly burning bonfire of qi lighting up the night.

These two?

These two are a forest fire.

The man in red touches down first and starts walking towards them, his weapon left at his side.

Fang Duobing shakes off Li Lianhua and draws his blade with an order to stop, but the man doesn't even bother to look at him, just walks past as if he's little more than air and comes to a halt by the wreck of Di Feisheng.

There's a groan and Di Feisheng turns, slowly, half his limbs angled every way except the ones they are supposed to go. He squints up at the man in red and his hand somehow fumbles for the sword that's fallen by his side.

The man in red frowns down at him, then glances back at where the man in black has landed. The man in black nods at him, once.

The man in red reaches into his sleave and Li Lianhua manages to stop Fang Duobing again before he does something foolishly heroic. As it turns out, it's not some knife or other weapon that's being fished out. Just something small and round that he drops on Di Feisheng's chest.

A fumble with his still working arm and Di Feishing lifts what turns out to be a tiny medicine bottle. He glares suspiciously at it, then at the man in red.

"Well?" the man says with an impatient note, then nods towards the man in black.

The man in black, the old horror standing a few feet away, who is - jabbing his fingers in a complicated pattern against his acupoints, locking down meridians until he is almost, just almost like a regular person.

Almost.

Apparently satisfied with the result he holds out his hand, summoning a wicked looking halberd to him and spinning it one-handed before coming to an attentive rest.

Fang Duobing makes a confused sound, but Di Feishing seems to have already grasped what he needs of the situation and is shaking the pill he's been offered straight into his mouth.

The man in red looks back at Fang Duobing and Li Lianhua, not even bothering to turn to face them properly.

"It's not every day the Venerable accepts an invitation to spar."

The sound of Di Feisheng's body putting itself properly back together, bones cracking as they straighten and flesh slurping as it fuses, is sickening, and yet the man does not make a single noise.

He rolls to his feet, shedding his outer robe with a shrug and kneeling to pick up his sword from the ground. Then he looks up, and there's a grin on his face, his blood-spattered lips curling back from his teeth in a snarl.

[ynkfva]

im finally on level 59 with zayne 🥺🥺

as someone who studied acupoints AND is addicted to chinese historical dramas this was a very funny chat

[purplehanfu]

Part for Ever: Ep 1

notes: Spoilers! five Ever because for isn't long enough. Master list of all recaps

You know the part in almost every costume drama where the leads whoosh towards each other in slo-mo as they gaze deeply into each others eyes? I always think of that type of scene as a garnish, not a main course. This drama thinks otherwise.

Yes, so many setups and situations that can facilitate the personal-space-encroaching wide-eyed time-stopping petal-dropping surprised stare. There's so much of it in this drama. Well that and shirtlessness. The male lead's clothes keep falling off. I promise it's very necessary to the story.

He's giving "giant wall mural from the heyday of Abercrombie"

But let's get to the plot.

We meet Ling Xiao as he bursts into the City Master's mansion, cape swirling as the fog machine works overtime.

He's dark and brooding, with eyebrows so sharp he could probably dual wield them if he ever lost his sword.

Scenes of carnage are intercut with Su Wan'er putting on her party clothes. She opens the doors of the main hall just in time to see Ling Xiao kill her father the City Lord.

Ling Xiao thinks that marrying the City Lord's daughter will add legitimacy to his usurpation of that position. I don't know why he cares, the city contains maybe 20 people tops.

Fast forward to the wedding and Su Wan'er is tied to the bed.

Her father's sworn brother Mr. Zhao attempts a rescue but they caught immediately by Ling Xiao.

Su Wan'er promises to marry Ling Xiao willingly if he lets Mr. Zhao live.

They resume the wedding.

After drinking the wedding wine, Ling Xiao gets handsy. When he leans in to whisper menacing yet sexy threats to her, Su Wan'er takes the initiative and bites his ear (the sound effect for this was amazing).

Ling Xiao looks surprised, then taps an acupoint to make her pass out.

The episode ends as we learn that the jealous 2nd female lead has engineered a situation that is clearly intended to interrupt the wedding night.

a sudden case of Sworn Sister Syndrome

Bonus Round: Taking a Bath in a Koi Pond

the way his entire outfit fell off in a fraction of a second, I'm laughing for real guys.

Master list of all recaps

[suoxi-hospital]

Acupuncture for Back Pain: Relief Beyond the Needles

Preface

Back pain. It's a constant companion for millions, a nagging ache that can steal the joy from everyday activities. If you're one of those millions, you've probably tried everything: pain meds, physical therapy, even that weird yoga pose that looks like a pretzel. Acupuncture, for all its Eastern mystique, is gaining traction in the West as a treatment for chronic back pain. But what about acupuncture? That mysterious practice with the tiny needles?

What is it?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin, hair-like needles into specific points on the body called "acupoints." These points are believed to be connected to energy pathways, or meridians, that influence your health. By stimulating these points, practitioners aim to restore balance and flow to your energy, alleviating pain and promoting healing.

Beyond the Needles: The Science of Relief

While the exact mechanisms of acupuncture remain a subject of research, there are a few ways it might work its magic:

Pain relief: Acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins, your body's natural painkillers. This can help reduce pain sensations and improve mood.

Inflammation reduction: Stimulation of acupoints may also decrease inflammation, a major contributor to back pain.

Improved blood flow: Acupuncture has been shown to increase blood circulation in the treated areas, aiding in healing and pain reduction.

Mind-body connection: The calming and relaxing nature of an acupuncture session can itself have a positive impact on pain perception and stress levels.

Does it work?

The short answer: it depends. Research on acupuncture's effectiveness for back pain is mixed, with some studies showing significant improvement, while others show little to no difference compared to placebo treatments. However, a 2021 review of 22 studies concluded that acupuncture provides short-term relief for chronic back pain and may be more effective than no treatment at all.

Is that treatment right for you?

Acupuncture is generally considered safe for most people, with minimal side effects like mild bruising or soreness at the needle insertion points. However, it's important to consult your doctor before starting any new treatment, especially if you have any underlying health conditions.

Finding relief beyond the needles–

Whether you choose acupuncture or not, there are other things you can do to manage your back pain:

Exercise: Regular physical activity strengthens your core and back muscles, improving stability and reducing pain.

Stretching: Gentle stretches can help improve flexibility and range of motion in your back.

Maintaining good posture: Be mindful throughout the day, especially when sitting and working.

Managing stress: Stress can exacerbate back pain. Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as yoga, meditation, or spending time in nature.

The Takeaway

Acupuncture isn't a magic bullet, but it can be valuable in your back pain management toolkit. If you're open to trying something new and are looking for a holistic approach to pain relief, acupuncture might be worth exploring. Remember, it's important to do your research, choose a qualified practitioner, and work with your doctor to find the best combination of treatments for your individual needs.

[feidude]

one of the most heartbreaking scenes in thousand autumns for me is yan wushi’s betrayal scene

shen qiao—happily receiving yan wushi at the white dragon monastery, regarding him as his friend, sharing his bowl of dry noodles….and yan wushi? seals sq’s acupoints and delivers him straight to the hands of sang jingxing, all for a sword he doesn’t need

[bats-after-dark]

Random thought of the day, please excuse my terminology, which is probably way off: you know how in the show Huaien sometimes pokey-pokes at people's meridians to either immobilize them or make them unconscious? Could this have a sexy use? Or is it too tiring for Huaien to pull off?

OH OH OH he hits their acupoints!! wow yes it could have a sexy use. in myatb, I think they're always used to completely knock someone out, but I have def seen them used in other shows to just partially paralyze someone (while the person who got jabbed shouts at the jabber about their Annoying Betrayal ofc), so actually this would be quite handy for immobilizing Xiaobao??? or knocking him out to do a light kidnapping ig.

[bbcphile]

WIP Wednesday

Happy Wednesday! Have some more of my MLC longfic, where DFS wakes up while being carried back to Lotus Tower to a rather unpleasant surprise. (You can find all previous excerpts here.)

cw/tw: flashback to past imprisonment/allusion to past non-con (to skip, don't read the two italics lines starting with "Red robes.")

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Di Feisheng’s eyes flew open, the faint echo of a hated bell ringing in his ears, and he tried to wrench his legs away from the arms pinning them in place.

“It’s alright, a-Fei,” soothed an oddly familiar voice, attached to not unfamiliar arms, which pressed his legs tighter against an unfamiliar flank. “You’re safe. It’s just a dream. Do you need to get down, or do you want me to keep going?”

Di Feisheng blinked and tried to force his spinning mind to work through the pulsing, stabbing pain threatening to split his head in two. He was being carried somewhere, that much was certain, but everything else had been covered by a layer of fog. Why couldn’t he remember? He shook his head to clear it and instantly regretted it, swallowing hard to force his stomach contents to stay where they were. 

“A-Fei?” The person carrying him stopped walking abruptly. “If you can hear me, tap once for down, twice to keep going home.”

Interesting. Weak and helpless as he was, he was being given choices. And as much as being stationary sounded preferable, going ‘home’ would give him time to remember what home even meant. And who this person who apparently shared it with him was. 

He tapped twice.

“Alright,” said the man carrying him. He started walking again, even more quickly than before. “It’s not much further now. You’ll be with him soon. Just hang on, a-Fei.”

Him? Who was–

–Xiangyi, his mind supplied. Li Xiangyi. Li Lianhua. 

Images of swords and slender fingers and a smirking mouth flitted through his mind.

“You can rest your head against me again, a-Fei,” the man whose hands weren’t Xiangyi’s said, “I really don’t mind.” A pause. “Or are you feeling better? Did the Yangzhouman help? I hope it’s alright that I tried again. I couldn’t think of what else to do. You weren’t responding when I called your na–”

–Yangzhouman? Xiangyi’s qi? 

He took a moment to check his meridians, and yes, there, buried under the pain and exhaustion, was its gentle, warm thrum.

“–Don’t understand! I kept it away from your Baihui acupoint this time! So what did I do wrong?” The young man sounded worried, and increasingly so by the second.

Hmm. The worst of the stabbing pain did originate in the Baihui acupoint. And there was some sort of blockage around it comprised entirely of Beifeng Baiyang–nearly a complete seal–that was keeping the rest of his too-meager qi from circulating smoothly. Yangzhouman would clear the blockage instantly, but judging from what the man had just said, clearing it had contributed to if not caused his current incapacitation. But if he only thinned out the blockage instead of eliminating it, let some of his own qi through, it might help him regain his strength along with the swaths of memories he was so clearly missing. And maybe it would make his skull feel less impaled.

Slowly, carefully, he pulled some of his qi out from his Baihui point and sent it toward Qianding closer to his forehe–

Red robes. A high-pitched giggle. Hands yanking down his undergarments, and–

Di Feisheng jerked back, gasping for breath, almost pulling free from the arms that trapped him. Or . . . held him? 

Blue robes. The jangle not of a bell or laugh but of a jade pendant against a tiger head pommel. A familiar arm and shoulder catching him before he could hit the cave floor– “A-Fei! What are you–what happened?” the man–no, Fang Duobing–asked, craning his neck to try to look over his shoulder. “Are you in pain? Should I stop?”

Di Feisheng shook his head and closed his eyes, his hands clenching into fists against Duobing’s chest as he wrestled his lungs and mind back under control. That was the past. It was over and she was dead, no matter what images were playing in his mind.  

“Alright. I’ll–I’ll go faster. Just hold on.” Duobing took off into a full sprint, Huli Jing barking and running by his side.

[veliseraptor]

🍇🍇🍇

Even as he bent his head to begin reading, however, another wave of dizziness came violently on, this time accompanied by nausea that had his mouth filling with saliva. Once again, even before he could tap his own acupoints, it subsided again, though it still left him breathing irregularly. 

Something is wrong. He resolved to go to the doctor in the morning and see if he could figure out what it was.

[make me write ✍🏻]

[whumpetywhump]

Handsome Siblings

Xiao Yu

05: 

- Pretends to be drugged, feigning dizziness, collapses

- Punched in the face twice, knocked to the ground, slapped

- Paralysed with a spell, slapped in the face, released from the paralysis, wincing in pain 

06:

- Yanked backwards by a rope around his neck, struck in the chest with a whip, hits his arm on a rock, beaten up, blood in his mouth

08:

- Pricked with a poisoned needle, cuts his palm to drain the venom, needs help to walk, stumbles and falls to his knees, given the antidote

- Takes pills that make him feverish, desperate for water, allows himself to be beaten up

09:

- Still feverish from last episode, using ice to cool himself down, passes out

- Locked in a room full of ice for five days, shivering, hypothermic, starving, passes out, almost drowns when the ice melts, coughing and spluttering, collapses and passes out

- “Collapses” from malnutrition, helped to his feet, “collapses” from exhaustion into someone’s arms

10:

- Drugged, dizzy and stumbling, collapses into a chair, fed the antidote

- Threatened with poisoned snake bites, unable to move, begging for mercy

11:

- Still being threatened with poisonous snakes, bitten, bleeding from the neck, collapses and passes out, recovering in bed

- Threatens to slit his own throat, backs himself off a cliff, momentarily knocked out when he hits the water, presumed dead, collapses from exhaustion, coughing up water

12:

- Drugged, collapses and passes out

13:

- Thrown into several walls, choked, flung to the ground, clutching his chest, gasping, wakes up chained to another prisoner

14:

- Still chained to another prisoner, enslaved

15:

- Still chained to another prisoner

- Reveals 97 scars on his body, cuts his arm three times to make it 100

16:

- Still chained

- Drunk in the rain, stumbling, trips and falls, emotional breakdown, wakes up in the street the next day

- Stabbed in the chest in someone else’s dream

17:

- Panic attack, sobbing, punching a tree

- Knocked out after being struck on an acupoint

18:

- Jumps into a river, found unconscious floating on a piece of driftwood, rescued, shivering

21:

- Thrown to the ground, knocked out, rescued, recovering in bed

- Tied up, kidnapped, suspended upside down from a tree

22:

- Nightmare, wakes in a panic

- Pretending to grieve, sobbing on his knees, smacked in the face

23:

- Tripped up after being lassoed around the ankle, winded, tied up, dragged behind a horse, trips and falls, continues getting dragged

- Whipped across the back, tied to a post, whipped again, lash marks on his neck, gagged, covered in an ointment that attracts bees and left to be stung to death, face covered in welts, force-fed poison

24:

- Suffering the effects of the poison from last episode, clutching his stomach in pain, stumbling, has to be held up

25:

- Locked in a room, suffering the effects of the poison, clutching his stomach, sinks to his knees, gasping in pain, veins turning black

- Doubled over in pain, clutching his stomach, has to stop walking and sit down

- Gasping in pain, leaning on a wall for support, collapses, passes out from the pain, unconscious in bed, veins continuing to turn black, fed several different medications, wakes up vomiting

- Put on a raft and left to die

26:

- Still floating on the raft, waiting to die, found unconscious, rescued, wakes in a panic after being given the antidote

28:

- Kidnapped, unconscious, dropped from a tree, caught by his friend

- Detained to prevent him escaping his scheduled execution

- Paralysed, left up in a tree, dropped to the ground, winded

- Struck on an acupoint, knocked out

29:

- Still being detained, recovering in bed from last episode

- Lifted by the throat, choked, thrown into a wall, gasping in pain, struggling to stand, slapped in the face twice, punched in the chest, bleeding from the mouth

- Beaten up in a fight, kicked to the ground, bleeding from the mouth

- Slapped in the face, forced to watch someone die because of him, fighting tears

30:

- Lost in a cave, exhausted, starving

32:

- Stabbed in the chest with a throwing star, collapses

33:

- Wakes up tied to a tree, throwing star still embedded in his chest, has it cut out, stabbed in the neck with a needle, passes out

- Drugged, passes out, wakes up in a cell

34:

- Still locked in a cell, learns he was betrayed, in denial, devastated

- Caught in a net

35:

- Still locked in his cell

36:

- Still locked in a cell

- Struck on his acupoint, paralysed, kidnapped, tied up and suspended from a tree, rescued

- Tied up, pretends to be a prisoner

37:

- Forced to poison himself to save his friend

- Pushed into a sinkhole, trapped

38:

- Still trapped in the sinkhole, starving, rescued

- Starts feeling the effects of the poison from last episode, collapses, cradled, gasping in pain, needs help to stand

39:

- Still weak from the poison, needs help to walk, taking a herb that will delay the symptoms, dizzy, stumbling

- Trapped underground 

40:

- Still trapped underground from last episode, given small portions of food to slow his death

41:

- Still trapped underground

42:

- Reunited with his uncle, sobbing, comforted

- Grieving, crying, falls to his knees

44: 

- Struck in the chest, cradled, bleeding from the mouth, “dies”, wakes up coughing and spluttering

Hua Wu Que

12:

- Stabbed in the chest, bleeding, tries to force the knife in further

22:

- Slashed across the shoulder in a swordfight, lifted by the throat, thrown through a statue, spitting blood, kicked into a wall

23:

- Still weak and bleeding from last episode, trying to heal himself with magic, spitting blood

27:

- Knocked unconscious during a fight, protected by his friend

29:

- Taken hostage for a prisoner exchange

30:

- Still being held against his will

33:

- Refuses to kill his girl, tries to slit his own throat instead, stopped after making a small cut on his neck

- Tied up, forced to kneel outside in the rain, gaslit and manipulated

34:

- Shot with a dart, collapses to his knees, paralysed

35:

- Still paralysed and being held captive

- Stabbed in the back with two needles that will cause him unbearable pain if he uses his power, weak, moving with difficulty, forced to use his power to save his girl, vomiting blood, collapses and passes out

- Wakes up in a carriage, still weak and moving with difficulty, staggering, chest pain, drugged, passes out

36:

- Kidnapped, pretending to be catatonic to avoid torture, given water

- Locked up, still weak and in pain, trying to push the poison out of his body

37:

- Still locked up, weak and in pain, forced to listen to his brother harming himself while trying to save him

38:

- Cuts the back of his hand, has it bandaged

39:

- Hand still bandaged from last episode

- Struck on an acupoint, falls to his knees, paralysed, kidnapped, tied to a rock

40:

- Still tied to the rock from last episode

43:

- Forced to play Russian Roulette with poison, rescued before he can drink

44:

- Forced to kill his best friend before learning he was his brother, devastated

- Grieving for his aunt, collapses to his knees, crying, tries to slit his own throat, rescued

TW: Contains themes of noncon and suicide