Pelvic Endlage

Pelvic end presentation is a position of the unborn child in the womb that deviates from the norm beyond the 34th week of pregnancy. In this position, the baby lies head up instead of down as in the normal cranial position. The rump or legs are at the bottom of the uterus. About 5 percent … Pelvic Endlage

Moxibustion: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Moxibustion, also called moxa therapy or moxing for short, is a special variant of acupuncture and belongs to Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM. Unlike classical acupuncture, moxing does not always use needles. The basis of moxa therapy is the heating of specific acupuncture points by burning finely ground mugwort herb. What is moxibustion? Moxibustion involves stimulating … Moxibustion: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Home Remedies for Digestive Problems

Heartburn, bloating, flatulence, diarrhea or constipation: digestive problems can be signs of serious diseases, but they can also appear as a completely harmless problem. The reason for this is usually the individual diet of the person affected. If they are temporary and diet-related digestive problems, they can be treated in a simple way with home … Home Remedies for Digestive Problems

Moxa Therapy Awakens Energy

Moxa therapy (also: moxibustion) is a variety of acupuncture and, like acupuncture, is native to traditional Chinese medicine. Unlike acupuncture, this alternative medicine therapy is still little known in Western countries. The name moxibustion, which is less common today, is composed of the Japanese plant name mogusa (Latinized moxa = true mugwort) and the Latin … Moxa Therapy Awakens Energy

Moxibustion

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

Acupuncture: Course of Treatment

During an acupuncture treatment, the patient is treated with thin special needles that are inserted into the skin at specific points. These acupuncture points are located along certain lines, called meridians (pathways), which allow them to be associated with specific organs. The selection of the points and the type of needles (their size and weight) … Acupuncture: Course of Treatment

Acupuncture: History of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is considered one of the most important forms of therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and looks back on a tradition that goes back thousands of years. This alternative healing method is also becoming increasingly popular in Western countries, especially in the treatment of mild to moderate chronic pain. What is acupuncture? The acupuncturist … Acupuncture: History of Acupuncture

Acupuncture: Effectiveness

In principle, the idea of meridians initially reminds us of the nerve pathways familiar to Western orthodox physicians, which run through the entire body. Although a specific stimulation of such nerve pathways by needle stimulation could, for example, influence a sensation of pain, an assignment of the meridians to the familiar nerve pathways, however, cannot … Acupuncture: Effectiveness