Synonyms Moxa therapy; short word for moxibustion= moxen Japanese mogusa (name for mugwort) lat. combustio (burning) results in moxibustion Introduction Like acupuncture, moxibustion is a method from traditional Chinese medicine. In moxibustion, however, the acupuncture points are not stimulated with acupuncture needles but with intense heat. Definition Moxibustion refers to the heating of certain acupuncture … Moxibustion
Headaches have become a widespread disease in our western world. Whether acute or chronic or, in the best case, only in connection with flu, headaches are excruciating and considerably reduce the quality of life of the persons affected. But what is an effective, gentle and long-term therapy? headache is the term used to describe pain … Acupuncture for headaches
In hospitals and medical practices, back pain from neck tension to herniated discs is treated with anti-inflammatory injections, painkillers, massages, bed rest, heat or cold treatment and physiotherapy. Surgery is only performed if there is a suspicion of nerve failure. That is, if the patient can no longer move a leg, if the bladder or … Acupuncture for back pain therapy
Introduction In addition to the generally known body acupuncture where fine disposable needles are inserted into the previously determined acupuncture points along the meridian system, there are various other measures by which this effect can be intensified. Skull Acupuncture Yamamoto skull acupuncture (YNSA), for example, is a proven method in which only points on the … Acupuncture forms
Nutrition therapy A nutritional therapy accompanying acupuncture is adapted to the respective clinical picture. It is based on Chinese dietetics, which states that the choice of food, its tastes and methods of preparation influence the body’s functions. In this way, complaints can be reduced and recovery processes can be significantly promoted. The positive effect of … Nutrition therapy | Acupuncture forms
Synonyms Acupuncture point: Chin. xue – opening, access (e.g. to a cave) perforation, hole, tunnel; acupuncture point thus translation error; actually “access to the depth “According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the different sections of the organism are connected by a network of channels, capillaries and guidelines called meridians. The English term … Acupuncture points
History In an excavation of the Changsha area, South China, scrolls from the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220nChr.) were found, in which 11 meridians were described. It was remarkable that the meridians did not form a closed circuit and had no relation to the organs. Some Chinese authors believe that first the 6 meridians … History | Acupuncture points
In addition to the correct choice of points, the correct needle stimulation technique is also decisive for optimal therapeutic success. The aim of every therapy is to trigger the so-called “De-Qi feeling” when the needles are inserted. Literally it means “the stimulus arrives” or “arrival of Qi”. The patient experiences a mostly previously unknown feeling, … Acupuncture technique
Needle selection When choosing a needle, one should consider the age and constitution of the patient as well as the location of the puncture. The international standard are sterile disposable steel needles of 3cm length (without handle) and 0.3 mm thickness. A metal spiral handle is advantageous for additional stimulation with current, otherwise plastic handles … Needle selection | Acupuncture technique
The first step is to start preventing the risk factors for migraine attacks. If the consumption of cheese or wine is the decisive factor for recurrent attacks, it should definitely be avoided. In addition, the practitioner should generally clarify where the headache has its possible origin. If the complaints come from the cervical spine or … Acupuncture for headache therapy
Prophylaxis Acupuncture scored slightly better compared to drug prophylaxis, for example with beta blockers. In four studies, the response rate was about 20 to 35 percent higher with acupuncture, and the rate of undesirable effects was half as low as with drugs. All articles in this series: Acupuncture for headache therapy Prophylaxis
Introduction The most important instrument of any acupuncturist is of course the acupuncture needle. Not all needles are the same. There is a multitude of different qualities of acupuncture needles as well as product features that are important and that the patient is actually not aware of. When choosing a needle, one should consider the … Acupuncture needles
