Moxibustion

Chinese Medicine The body can be compared to a road map. Just like interconnections between points of travel in a road map, the body is a direct replica of this kind of structure. The body has invisible energy network paths that connect to every cell, bone, organ, skin centimeter and tendon; in fact everything within the body structure. The interconnections ensure that everything is linked so that nothing is left separate. Other abstract dimensions are also added to this. The conscious and unconscious

and rotates it. Plucking, scraping and trembling of needle as techniques are also performed. Sometimes when it is needed, he employs the combination of raising/thrusting and rotation. Moxibustion is another most frequently used technique apart from acupuncture by the acupuncturists. Mostly, both these methods moxibustion and acupuncture are used together for better

patient-centred approach and encourages active participation in formulating a therapeutic management plan to optimise your health according to the principles and methods of Chinese medicine. Treatment options include: acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxibustion, cupping, acupressure massage, TDP lamp therapy and buqi therapy. Dietary advice, self-massage, relaxation techniques and remedial exercises (qigong) may be prescribed as part of a lifestyle management program to consolidate the benefits of treatment

How Dysmenorrhea is Currently Treated Dysmenorrhea is pain relating to the menstrual cycle, but in TCM it is broken down further into a number of different disorders. Each type of dysmenorrhea is treated differently because each type has a different cause. There is a common thread in all the types of dysmenorrhea, “In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dysmenorrhea is mainly due to the impeded flow of qi and blood. For example, “Qi and blood deficiency or qi stagnancy aggravated by blood stasis may

The combinations of Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion have long been used as a medicinal therapy for a variety of health conditions. During the past decade, the practice has been introduced into the western culture and more widely accepted as a holistic form of treatment. Acupuncture triggers the nervous system, while moxibustion initiates the circulatory and immune systems of the body. It’s the blending of both methods that help to intensify the treatment’s benefit and delivering remarkable

The sun exploded into a million shades of orange. I sat, friends at each side, atop a monstrous pile of boulders. I looked over the vastness of Joshua Tree National Park, and saw a glimpse of myself. Love filled my soul; love of people, love of family. The backcountry has always helped me find this love; it has been my personal northstar, shepherding me toward research and medicine. I started backpacking at 13, trekking across the winter-harsh lands of Idaho and Montana. It was difficult, but

Does Acupuncture Effectively Reduce Insomnia There are many contributing factors that can cause insomnia or loss of sleep. Whether it is due to medication, diet, illness or anxiety, “50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep issues each year” (CDC, 2015). Multiple studies have been conducted to see whether or not acupuncture effectively reduces insomnia. Acupuncture is a modality that is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The Mayo Clinic describes acupuncture as “the insertion of extremely

The topic of acupuncture appears in the textbook, “An Invitation to Health, Brief Edition: Build Your Future, Eighth Edition”, and is under the heading of “Alternative Medical Systems” in pages 447 and 448. The textbook describes the practice of acupuncture as part of ancient Chinese medicine and is based on a belief or philosophy of energy that flows in the body. This flow of energy directly effects the health of the individual and can be altered or corrected by the practice of inserting thin, long

The Past, Present, and Future of Traditional Chinese Medicine Treating Dysmenorrhea Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine •Acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, theory, diagnostics Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a collection of theories and practices that work together to restore harmony to the body. The two main ideas are a holistic view and treatment based on a differential diagnosis. To utilise those principles there are a number of theories to understand how the body functions

To what extent are modern day drugs and pain relief effective on Mother and baby? There is mixed evidence about complementary therapies being used to relieve labour pains. There are many therapies that you can try for this. What are the benefits of labouring and giving birth in water? Some cultures have used water births for centuries as they believe it helps provide a gentle birthing experience. There is some evidence to support the fact that labour may be quicker and less painful in labour. Women