Acupuncture and moxibustion have been used as routine clinical procedures in Chinese medicine, and are considered complimentary forms of treatment. The methods have been widely adopted for its wide range of applications, good results and convenient use.
For individuals with amenorrhea (missed periods), acupuncture stimulation is focused on the Spleen Meridian and the Conception Vessel so that the production of blood and qi is ensured, and they flow to the uterus as well. Acupuncture therapies are more suitable for missed periods associated with stressful mental state.
MoreAcupuncture is physical stimulation, which creates a cascade of positive changes inside the body to promote physiological functions, self regulation and encourage the body's self-healing abilities. If the health condition cannot resolve through body's own natural healing abilities, then other alternatives should be used in a timely manner. Understanding the…
MoreEven though there are many styles of acupuncture practice, which vary in diagnostic methods, selection of acupoints as well as needling techniques, the treatment goal remains constant: to restore the smooth flow of meridians so that different body parts can work in harmony again.
MoreProficient acupuncturists are capable of inserting and removing the needles quickly, and also twirling or rotating the needles flexibly. They are also required to practice needle technique on their own bodies so as to experience the exact feeling of manipulation and stimulation that the recipient gets.
MoreIn Chinese acupuncture, the primary goal is to unblock the meridians, activate the blood and qi circulation so that the body can heal itself. A selected acupoint can achieve its therapeutic effects in several ways.
MoreAlong the fourteen main meridians, some acupoints have definite relationships with the internal organs that make them exert particular therapeutic properties. They are considered essential when using acupuncture and moxibustion for treatment.
MoreIn Chinese medicine, to be knowledgeable about the meridian system is as important as anatomy and physiology in Western medicine.
MoreA primitive form of acupuncture and moxibustion can be traced back as far as the Chinese Stone Age. Because of the early medical tools were usually made of stone, people named these bian stones which were not just for pressing or pricking, but for incising abscess, drainage pus and blood…
MoreAcupuncture and moxibustion are two ancient but still widely practiced TCM treatment modalities. The methods activate the flow of qi (vital energy) and removes blockages in the meridians, so that the body can reach a new balance through its self-healing processes.
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