Synonyms “Laser” is an abbreviation and stands for: “Light Amplification Stimulated Emission of Radiation” Introduction A patient who is afraid of a treatment method has less chance of recovery than a patient who trusts a method one hundred percent. This is why laser acupuncture is particularly suitable for patients who are convinced of acupuncture but … Laser Acupuncture
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
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
Permanent needles Especially in French ear acupuncture, gold and silver needles are also used. Sterile ear permanent needles resemble small thin “drawing pins”; smaller than a 1 cent piece. They are usually pressed into the ear points with the thumb and fixed with a small patch. There are also other forms of ear permanent needles … Permanent needles | Acupuncture needles
