Synonyms Chinese: Zen Jui; Tuina; An-Mo (pressure discs) lat. : acus = needle and premere = press Definition/introduction Acupressure is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. Through targeted massage at acupuncture points, a healing effect is achieved for mild and moderate disorders and diseases. Thus, in contrast to acupuncture, the layman can also treat … Acupressure
Acupuncture is increasingly used during pregnancy because of its attributed relaxing effect and healing abilities. Originally coming from traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is now also an established conservative therapy method here in Germany. Acupuncture can help to alleviate discomfort during all phases of pregnancy or to support and facilitate the natural processes. An acupuncture … Acupuncture: A good idea when pregnant?
Acupuncture during pregnancy – from when? Acupuncture can generally be used at the beginning of pregnancy, but here as described, only to alleviate the symptoms associated with pregnancy as much as possible. Acupuncture for birth preparation should only be used from the 36th week of pregnancy onwards, as otherwise premature contractions may be induced, resulting … Acupuncture during pregnancy – from when? | Acupuncture: A good idea when pregnant?
Acupuncture for water retention In the course of pregnancy it is part of the process of the body’s water retention. Especially after sitting, standing or on warm days many pregnant women get swollen legs in the evening. In extreme cases, oedema forms, which is visible water retention, mostly on ankles and lower legs, hands and … Acupuncture for water retention | Acupuncture: A good idea when pregnant?
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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing method. First reports date back to the 2nd century before Christ. In Europe, however, it only spread in the second half of the 20th century. One reason for this could be that the literal translation of the Latin term acupuncture acus (=needle) and punctio (=prick), sounds rather painful. In … Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?
Acupuncture on the ear Ear acupuncture has been performed for several thousand years. But it was only through the French doctor Dr. P. Nogier that it was further developed and published in 1965 in Marseille. Since then the so-called auriculotherapy has been an independent form of acupuncture. It is based on somatotopia (soma = body, … Acupuncture on the ear | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?
Costs The cost of a session of acupuncture is 20-80€, depending on the duration of treatment and effort. If the treatment is part of a pain therapy of the lumbar spine or knee joint arthrosis, the costs are covered by the statutory health insurance. However, the treatment must be carried out by a doctor with … Costs | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?
Training In Germany, only alternative practitioners and doctors with the appropriate additional qualification may offer acupuncture. They receive this additional qualification through additional training. It is offered by various educational institutions, such as the German Academy for Acupuncture or the German TCM Association (Traditional Chinese Medicine). There are different training qualifications – depending on how … Training | Acupuncture – What is it? Does it help?
