A Great Acupuncture Point

Acupuncture is one of the branches of Chinese medicine. It is also one of the oldest medical modalities in the world. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine has been utilized to diagnose and treat disease for 3,000 years. It is truly both an art and science.

One of the distinguishing factors about acupuncture is that it is based on the channels in the body. Within your body you have what we call channels. The channels correspond to organs within your body. For example, there are channels such as the spleen channel, heart channel, and liver channel. Along the channels are the acupuncture points. There are many acupuncture points. On the regular channels on the body, there are a total of 361 points; however, there are a number of extra points. Some sources say there are a couple of thousand points. Among one of the most common acupuncture points used is Bai Hui (Du 20).

Du 20 is the meeting point of all the Yang Channels and the point of the Sea of Marrow. The location of the point is above the apexes of the two auricles, approximately 7 cun (cun is an anatomical measurement for acupuncture) directly above the posterior hairline.

There are many indications for Du 20. Some of the main functions include clears the senses, calms the spirit, clears or dispels liver wind, and settles the liver yang. This means that Du 20 is commonly used for headaches, high blood pressure, stress, coma, and emotional disorders. There are times when you can use Du 20 for different types of prolapses and even severe diarrhea. Du 20 according to classical Chinese medical theory can help with lower sacral pain or problems as well. There are many practitioners who will use Du 20 to improve your over all energy also.

I commonly use Du 20 and find it very effective for stress and emotional disorders as well as headaches. I will also use it when there is a patient who will have problems focusing.

Du 20 is a great point and can help you with many different health ailments. I hope that you find it helpful to find out more about this great acupuncture point.

The health effect of acupuncture

Moxibustion can clear the meridians, reconcile the camp, replenish the qi and blood, reconcile the yin and yang, coordinate the organs, and thus achieve the purpose of prevention, strengthening, anti-aging and treatment.

(1) Wentong meridian blood

"Lingshu? This Tibetan article" said: "The meridians, so the blood, the yin and yang, the tendons and bones, the joints are also." The blood and blood circulation is popular, can operate the whole body, support the body, and moxibustion Its warmth can warm the meridians and promote blood circulation. Just as "The Plains of the Spurs and the True Evil Theory" said: "The blood in the veins, condensed and stayed, the fire of Fu, the Buddha can take it." The operation of qi and blood has the characteristics of being met with temperature and condensing when encountering cold. Moxibustion uses blood to pass through the veins.

(2) Strengthening vitality and preventing diseases

The moxibustion method has the function of strengthening the Yuanyang and preventing diseases. The "Bian Shu Xin Shu" says: "The true element of the lady is the master of one body. If the person is strong, then the person is strong, the true qi is the person who is sick, and the person who is really angry is dead. The method of life-saving, the first moxibustion." Ai is the medicine of Xin Wen Mo, with the help of fire, the two yang can get the yang, the yuan is sufficient, the human body is strong, "the righteousness, the evil can not "Dry", it is known that moxibustion has the effect of strengthening the vitality and preventing diseases.

(3) spleen and stomach, and cultivate the day after

Moxibustion has a strong and strong effect on the spleen and stomach. "Acupuncture and Moxibustion" is in the cloud: "Where the diet is not thinking, the heart is swollen, the complexion is sallow, the world is called the spleen and kidney disease, and the moxibustion should be used in the moxibustion." Warming up the spleen and yang, supplementing the vital energy. Regular moxibustion Zusanli not only can make the digestive system function vigorously, increase the body's absorption of nutrients, and support the whole body, but also can achieve the effects of preventing disease and treating diseases, anti-aging and prolonging life.

(4) Lifting yang, dense skin table

"Su Wen? Meridian" cloud: "There is a moxibustion." When the qi is deflated and the sun is sag, the fur is not allowed to be cold, and the Qingyang is not allowed to lift. Therefore, Weiyang is not solid and it is unreasonable. Often applied moxibustion, can lift yang, dense muscle table, resist evil spirits, reconcile the camp, play a role in fitness, disease prevention and treatment.

The main therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment is a unique method of acupuncture and moxibustion to achieve its purpose of preventing and treating diseases. It has the functions of reconciling yin and yang, strengthening the body and eliminating evil spirits, and dredging the meridians.

Reconcile yin and yang

The occurrence of the disease is basically the result of the destruction of the relative balance between yin and yang, and the result of partial prosperity. For the pathological changes of these visceral meridian dysfunction, the use of acupuncture can regulate yin and yang, supplement the remedy, restore the relative balance between yin and yang, promote the Yin and Yang secret, keep the essence, the gas phase, and the memory.

The role of acupuncture in regulating yin and yang is mainly achieved through the compatibility of meridians and acupoints and acupuncture techniques. For example: toothache caused by stomach fire, yang heat is too prosperous, cure stomach and purging fire, take the foot Yangming stomach through the atrium cavity, acupuncture and diarrhea.

The cold stomach hurts the stomach caused by stomach pain, which belongs to the yang evil. It is suitable for warming and dispelling cold. Take the foot Yangming stomach, the sputum, the foot and the stomach, and the acupuncture and diarrhea, and moxibustion.

The deficiency of kidney yin and the vertigo caused by liver yang sputum are yin deficiency and yang stagnation syndrome. According to the principle of "yin disease cures yang, yang disease cures yin", it is necessary to cure yin and yang, take the foot of Shaoyin and kidney. Creek, acupuncture and supplementation; take the foot sputum yin and liver through the acupoints, acupuncture and diarrhea.

Chronic diarrhea caused by insufficient spleen and yang, is a yin deficiency and yin, should be treated with warm and yang, take the foot of Taiyin spleen, spleen and spleen, and acupuncture and moxibustion.

Since yin and yang can be mutually metamorphosed and interact with each other, the rule of Yin should take care of the yang, and the yang should take care of the yin. In the case of yin and yang, the method of “leading from the yin and yin from the yang” is often used. It is the use of raising points and backing points to regulate the yang and yin of the organs.

Fuzheng

The process of disease development is the process of mutual struggle between righteousness and evil spirits. The strength of positive and evil forces determines the development and outcome of disease. The evil is better than the regular disease, and the condition is better than that of evil. Therefore, it is to ensure the disease trend. It is indispensable for a benign outcome. Acupuncture treatment is to be able to play its role in helping the righteousness and eliminating evil.

The role of acupuncture and moxibustion is mainly achieved through the combination of acupuncture and acupoints. E.g:

In the aspect of acupuncture and moxibustion, acupuncture and moxibustion have a positive effect; on the contrary, acupuncture and diarrhea and lancet therapy have a sinister effect.

In the aspect of compatibility of acupoints, the points such as creamy Yu, Qihai, Guanyuan, and Mingmen are mostly used in the righting of the right; the twelve wells, the ten Xuan, and the middle points are mostly used in the evil spirits.

Such as seeing pale, sweating, cold limbs, pulse of micro-deficiency syndrome, rehabilitated back to Yang solid, take the Guanyuan, the gods, the big Ai moxibustion, and take the three miles, acupuncture and supplement. If you see high fever, dizziness, irritability, thirst, pulse and large number of exogenous warming syndrome, expedient diarrhea, open the sputum, use the triangular needle to puncture the bleeding, and then take Dazhui, Quchi acupuncture and diarrhea .

The righteousness and the evil spirits are different, but the two are mutually useful and complement each other. They can either help the evil and then correct the right, or they can help the right and the evil, or use the righteousness and evil together. Generally speaking, the principle of "supporting the right, not leaving evil, and eliminating evil and not hurting the right" is the only way to achieve the desired effect.

Dredge the meridian

The meridian system is spread all over the body, vertical and horizontal contact, cross-in and out, communication table, and up and down, forming a human blood and blood circulation pathway to maintain the normal physiological functions of the human body. If for various reasons, the meridian is unreasonable, the visceral limbs are lost, but the qi and blood are blocked, and the disease will be clustered, or stagnation or stagnation, or imaginary or real, or cold or hot, or qi and blood, or yin and yang. Biased. Acupuncture treatment can use its role of "clearing meridians and reconciling qi and blood". According to the mechanism of interaction between meridians and viscera in physiology and pathology, mutual influence, some acupoints are selected in the circulation route and contact range of meridians. The thorn or moxibustion makes the meridian smooth, the operation is moderate, the blood and blood are harmonious, and the yin and yang are balanced.

Acupuncture treatment principle

After acupuncture, pain is first generated, and at the same time, attention is paid to the original discomfort of the body, the pain medium is consumed, and the threshold for pain is raised. Local stimulation causes vasoconstriction secondary to expansion and congestion, through the adjacent veins of the body, the association of the poles, and the stratification. Contact makes the body produce an adaptive (self-healing) response, regulating the function of gas, blood, yin and yang, body fluid, and viscera to normal.

General understanding of the principle of acupuncture treatment

The common saying is to dredge the meridians, soothe the nerves, wake up the gods, promote the blood, sip the sputum, replenish the viscera, and replenish the yin and yang. What is the actual situation?

Dredging meridians: Everyone often said that "nothing is painful, general is not painful". After acupuncture, the pain is stopped. Is it because the meridians are dredged? It sounds very reasonable, but if you think about it, there are still some doubts. After the acupuncture, the pain is first produced. According to the "nothing is painful", the conclusion that the meridian is blocked after acupuncture can be inferred.

Soothe the nerves and wake up: no matter whether you have insomnia or lethargy, no matter which acupuncture point is acupuncture, the acupuncture will instantly wake up due to pain. A coma acupuncture is a good example. It has been found clinically that Fengfu is excellent in treating insomnia and lethargy. The same acupuncture point can be used to calm the nerves and wake up. Therefore, it is now popular to say that acupuncture has a two-way adjustment effect, but the detailed mechanism does not understand.

Blood circulation: The effect of acupuncture on blood vessels is firstly the contraction of blood vessels, and the expansion and congestion of secondary blood vessels. A closer look reveals that after acupuncture is localized, first the white around the needle turns white, then it turns red, and the blush expands to the surroundings. Therefore, it cannot be said in general terms that acupuncture treats diseases through blood circulation.

Sputum sip: After acupuncture, there is less sputum and dry mouth. Therefore, some books write about which acupuncture points can be used to reduce phlegm and thirst. In fact, these works only record the surface effect, but the internal mechanism does not explain. How does acupuncture dissolve phlegm and thirst? After acupuncture, you can't add body fluid or remove sipping from the needle.

Replenishing the viscera: There is no blood, fineness, etc. in the needle, and it is not possible to directly give the viscera, blood, subtle and other substances, so the acupuncture can not directly fix the viscera. At the same time, there is a pinhole after the needle is tied, but the visceral gas, blood, subtle, etc. will not run away with the needle eye, so the acupuncture will not directly bleed the viscera.

Replenishing yin and yang: no yang in the needle, can not make up the yang; no yin in the needle, can not nourish the yin; no evil in the needle, will not damage the yin and yang in the body. Therefore, the statement that acupuncture supplements yin and yang is also worthy of scrutiny.

So how does acupuncture work? First, you need to understand the contact system of the body.

Five links of the human body

The human body is exactly a connection between a coherent and self-contained system. The various parts of the body can be divided into Weimai, Blood, Adjoining Pulse, Polar Link, and Linkage.

Wei pulse: the nervous system.

Blood: the vascular system, which contains the lymphatic system.

Adjacent veins: Tissues that are tightly connected around the nerves and blood vessels.

Extreme contact: the system of contact between the pole and the pole, between the lower pole and the front and rear poles. For example, hemorrhoids, the upper layer with nodules, if scratched, hemorrhoids will be easy, even better. This is the use of the connection between the upper and lower poles to treat the disease.

Layer-to-layer linkage: the connection between layers, such as the skin layer, cortex, subcutaneous layer, muscle layer, bone layer, and organ layer. When the scraping is stimulated by the skin layer, it can also treat the visceral disease, which is the layered connection between the skin layer and the organ layer.

The role of acupuncture

It is much easier to understand the principles of acupuncture treatment with the above knowledge base. Acupuncture has the following four main functions:

Treating with "pain": Acupuncture first produces pain, painful stimulation until the last pain or discomfort disappears, is a process from "pain" to "tolerance" pain or discomfort.

Tune up: When you pay attention to pain, it becomes sensitive, and when you don't pay attention, it is not so sensitive. Everyone may have a similar experience. After acupuncture, the local part of the acupuncture produces pain, which shifts the attention to the original painful part, thus alleviating the original pain, so the acupuncture is used to treat the disease.

Guarding the pulse: After the acupuncture, the pain medium is consumed, the chemical that causes the pain is consumed, the pain is relieved, and the threshold is improved. That is to say, the original acupuncture is very sensitive, and then the acupuncture is not so sensitive. Therefore, the acupuncture is the first pain, and then the pain medium is less, it is not so painful.

Blood transfer: After acupuncture is localized, first the white around the needle turns white, then it turns red, and the redness will expand to the surroundings. This is the effect of acupuncture on the blood vessels first contracting blood vessels, and then secondary expansion of blood vessels, regulating the blood vessels.

Adaptive: Pain after acupuncture, the body in order to adapt to this pain, thereby mobilizing and coordinating the strength of the whole body. This ability to adapt, as well as the ability to mobilize and coordinate, is righteous. If you have enough qi, you will adapt quickly and relieve quickly. If you have insufficient righteousness, the reaction will be slow and the treatment effect will be bad.

To sum up, it is the first pain after acupuncture, and at the same time shift the attention to the original discomfort of the body, consume the pain medium, increase the threshold for pain, local stimulation leads to vasoconstriction secondary to expansion and congestion, through the body adjacent veins, polar tissue Contact, layer connection to make the body produce adaptive (self-healing) response, regulate gas, blood, yin and yang, body fluid, and viscera function to normal. Therefore, the foundation is the self-adaptive ability of the body, that is, we are righteous, righteousness, regulation is rapid, disease recovery is fast; positive qi deficiency, slow response, and poor results.

The above is the principle of acupuncture treatment of diseases, but the therapeutic effect of different acupuncture points is different. The same acupoint can treat pain in many parts, and the same painful part can be treated with different acupoints, which is a non-specific analgesic phenomenon. The same acupuncture point only works well for some pains, but has poor effect on other pains; there is also a certain pain that is most sensitive to a certain acupoint reaction, which is a specific analgesic phenomenon.

Herbal Heroes

They look as enigmatic as their names sound. Here is a legend of the herbs

Lily bulb

Slightly bittersweet, these thin shavings are commonly used to treat chronic coughs and other febrile and respiratory diseases.

Dried Longan

Dried longans, or long yan rou, are usually found in sweet desserts and sweet-and-sour dishes. These herbs promote mental fortitude: they calm the mind and improve concentration and memory. Besides revitalising the mind, long yan rou are also useful for those deficient in qi and those suffering from anaemia.

Red Date

The flowers and leaves of red dates are used in perfumes and potpourri in other countries. But in TCM, the herb tonifies the spleen, replenishes qi, nourishes blood and eases the mind. As such, it is good for those suffering from loss of appetite and loose stools due to deficiency syndromes of the spleen.

Lingzhi Mushroom

With a name that literally means ‘supernatural mushroom’, you can be sure this herb has a bevy of healing properties. The bitter fungus will boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, replenish qi, relieves cough and asthmatic symptoms. It can even be used to treat insomnia.

Chinese Yam

Also known as huaishan, these pale yellow tubers are one of the most commonly used in TCM. Consuming the herb strengthens the kidney—a key organ that maintains fluid balance in the body and viewed as the root of all organ functions—and is also beneficial to the liver.

Chinese Wolfberries

Not only do these berries impart a tantalising bright red hue to the dish it is cooked in, they are packed with medicinal properties. They improve circulation, ameliorate dizziness and tinnitus, and possess a wealth of ophthalmologic benefits.

Apricot Kernel

Use this with caution: apricot kernels contain hydrogen cyanide, a strong toxin. Eating more than 20 pieces may result in death, but the cooking process usually renders it safe. Those suffering from lung and large intestine ailments can take these herbs to alleviate symptoms.

Six sub-health symptoms

Have you overlooked the clue that health may be out of the way? From the point of view of Chinese Medicine, even if the body does not have symptoms such as fever or flu, some mild symptoms (such as dry mouth or runny nose) may be considered as signs of unhealthy health. Quickly understand the definition of sub-health and some of its symptoms.

“Sub-health refers to a state in which the body is dysfunctional but not yet ill,” explains Lin Jiayi, a Chinese Medicine practitioner at the Renren Health Chinese Medicine Health Management Clinic  (located in the Lion City Building). “Sub-healthy people often feel uncomfortable, but they can't find any problems when they go to the hospital for examination.” This is because Western doctors are looking for pathogens as a prerequisite for identifying diseases.

However, Chinese Medicine evaluates health by observing the overall state of the human body. Although sub-health usually does not cause significant discomfort, it represents an imbalance in the body, and this imbalance may result in a more serious condition or condition. Therefore, Chinese medicine practitioners will call on us to monitor our sub-health symptoms.

Causes of sub-health

The imbalance in organ system operation is the most common cause of sub-health.

Chinese Medicine believes that a person's health depends on the harmonious relationship between the five organs of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys. Each organ is a system that contains functions that are not limited to anatomical organ functions. For example, the heart is in charge of blood and emotions. There is also an interdependent relationship between the five internal organs: the heart can help the spleen to transport, but the spleen is restricted by the liver.

Sub-health may be caused by a problem in one or (usually) multiple organs of the body. "The cause of sub-health is usually a problem with multiple organs of the body," Dr. Lin said.

Common sub-health symptoms

Sub-health symptoms are easily overlooked. Here are a few common symptoms.

Symptom 1: Insomnia

Possible Causes: A common cause of sleep difficulties is heart fire—that is, the yang in the heart system is too strong or the yin is too weak. This can lead to excessive heat and affect the mind and body.
Dr. Lin said that heart fires and liver fires often occur together because the two organs are closely related in function.

Symptom 2: restlessness

Possible causes: The feeling of irritability or stress may be caused by liver qi stagnation, that is, the gas flowing through the liver is hindered. This makes the liver unable to perform its functions effectively, including regulating mood.

Symptom 3: Morning runny nose

Possible cause: Morning runny nose or sneezing may be a symptom of insufficient lungs. Other symptoms of insufficient lungs include shortness of breath, flu, and sweating.

Symptom 4: Constipation

Possible cause: Spleen deficiency can cause difficulty in defecation. Spleen deficiency can also cause other digestive problems such as flatulence and stomach pain.

"Many people's temper is caused by lifestyle," Dr. Lin said. “They eat too much junk food and cold drinks, and the three meals are not regular.”

Symptom 5: Frequent urination

Possible causes: Frequent urination, especially nighttime urination, may be caused by kidney deficiency. Another symptom of kidney deficiency is lower back pain.

Symptom 6: Hair loss

Possible causes: Hair loss is usually caused by kidney deficiency and liver deficiency. These two organs control the nourishment of the blood and the body, and the relationship is very close.

Sub-health simple therapy

To restore your body's balance, Chinese medicine practitioners may suggest treatments for specific organs or suggest that you change your diet and lifestyle. Here are some possible treatments:

Symptoms caused by heart fire: drink tea with reduced fire, such as chrysanthemum tea and light bamboo leaf tea. Going to bed early will also help.

Symptoms caused by liver and kidney deficiency: taking Polygonum multiflorum beneficial to liver, kidney and blood function.

Symptoms caused by spleen: avoid cold food and ice. Don't eat too much, and eat regularly.

Basic Chinese medicine concept

What is Chinese Medicine?

Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is one of the oldest medical forms in the world. Its history is more than 2,500 years. It is the essence of Chinese history, philosophy and medical knowledge. For many Chinese, Chinese Medicine is still the main medical form.

As research continues to deepen and the world's interest in natural products continues to rise, Chinese Medicine is increasingly considered to be an alternative to other forms of medicine in other parts of the world.

The important point of TCM theory is the balance between form and spirit. Physical health constitutes a solid foundation for mental health, including people's thoughts, emotions and psychological state.

Simply put, Chinese Medicine not only treats diseases, but also treats people who are sick. This treatment is based on the concepts of Tibetan, Yinyang and Five Elements.

• Tibetan phase

The literal meaning of the Tibetan phase is the external manifestation of the health status or state of the internal organs.

The Tibetan phase constitutes the basic principle of most Chinese medicine diagnosis. The internal causes of the disease are determined by examining external symptoms, and the corresponding treatment principles are formulated and implemented.

Tibetan refers to the internal location of the organs of the organs, which refers to their external appearance or symptoms.

The organs include the five internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung and kidney) and the six sputum (the gallbladder, stomach, bladder, large intestine, small intestine and triple burner).

Trifocal refers to the upper part of the body (the upper part of the diaphragm), the middle part (the part between the diaphragm and the navel), and the lower part (the part below the navel). The most important function is to supervise the water metabolism in the body.

•yin and yang

Everything in the universe has two forces that oppose each other and depend on each other - yin and yang, yin and yang are two opposing parts of the whole, interdependent and indispensable. Yin literally means “back yang or inactivity” (such as water, black, cold, night, inactive, female), while yang refers to “sunward or active” aspects (such as fire, light, heat, day, active, male).

In Chinese Medicine, the concept of yin and yang is used to explain the complex interrelationships and constant changes of the human body. All organs and systems are interconnected and interdependent. In general, when the yin and yang are balanced, our body is in a healthy state, but if one force overpowers another, pain and disease can occur. Traditional Chinese medicine uses the concept of yin and yang to diagnose the type of disability and develop a treatment method to restore balance.

• Five elements

The five elements include wood, fire, earth, gold, and water, each of which represents a different character, function, or performance. Everything in the universe can be classified according to this. The five elements are used to describe the relationship between all natural phenomena.

The five elements mainly interact in two cycles: phase and phase. In the phase cycle, various elements assist each other and transform each other, while the phase cycle controls various elements to ensure balance and harmony.

Chinese Medicine believes that mutual care is very important for health care.

Acupuncture improves the circulatory system by chartering energy pathways in the body

Acupuncture is now a widely known medicinal alternative to relieve chronic pain. Through skin penetration using small needles, certain nerve endings in our body become stimulated which help relieve us from a lot of health conditions including cardiovascular diseases.

Acupuncture does a great deal in promoting a healthy circulatory system. In just one session, blood vessels are more dilated and our blood flow improves thanks to the stimulation of our energy pathways.

Here’s exactly how this traditional practice benefits our circulatory system:

Helps in poor circulation in the legs – People often experience poor blood circulation in the legs since it’s located far from the heart. With the help of acupuncture, oxygen supply is restored in the tissues and lactic acid buildup is reduced. Different kinds of vascular diseases can also be treated by boosting the circulation. The healthier the blood circulation is, the less tendency for a person to suffer from diseases like restless leg syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, and develop varicose veins.

Helps wounds heal faster – According to Dr. Jihad Abbas, “Sixty percent of the wounds we see are chronic or non-healing for vascular reasons.” This means that keeping the circulatory system healthy with the help of acupuncture will aid in wound healing. However, before relying on this medicinal alternative, it is best to first consult your healthcare provider to ensure that the treatment is suitable for you and won’t have any bad effects on your wounds.

Relaxes blood vessels – Acupuncture helps the body reduce blood pressure. Even after the body goes through something stressful, the treatment manages to maintain a low level of blood pressure and even reduces muscular stress. Furthermore, once the blood vessels relax, the blood flow in our bodies also increase.

Acupuncture as an all-around treatment

Puncturing various parts of the body with needles releases hormones that travel to the brain, which help increase our pain thresholds. This is the reason why people who suffer from severe back and/or neck pain seek acupuncturists. In fact, the treatment is so effective, it is said to increase t

he survival rates after a heart attack.

Through preventive acupuncture, the impact of a heart attack can be reduced. The needling acupuncture point PC6, or what is called Neiguan, can effectively protect the heart. Moreover, the practice reduces the heart’s damage after suffering from a condition called myocardial ischemia-reperfusion which attacks the body’s tissues. It also addresses the issues of arrhythmia and infarction. (Related: Acupuncture found to promote weight loss by boosting appetite-suppressing hormones.)

Reperfusion is also a common problem which occurs in the circulatory system. It is commonly caused by the sudden return of blood after being deprived of regular blood supply. Acupuncture helps prevent possible inflammation and oxidative stress by regulating gene expression and enzyme secretion.

Other health conditions which can be treated by this traditional form of medicine are:

Anxiety – Although experts cannot define exactly what the correlation is between anxiety and acupuncture, clinical trials have shown positive results between the two. Treatment and prescription for this illness also appeared to be more effective when combined with acupuncture.

Insomnia – With the help of this treatment, the secretion of nocturnal melatonin increases which helps people fall asleep easier and faster. A previous study showed a significant decrease in the presence of insomnia on participants who had an acupuncture session.

Arthritis and migraines – Acupuncture helps send signals to the brain saying that the muscles or other parts of the body are in pain. The brain will then release endorphins which are combined with normal neurotransmitters which may help stop the pain.

Meridians in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

In Traditional Chinese medicine (a form of alternative medicine that originated in China), meridians are invisible energy pathways or channels that run through the body. Our vital life energy, or "qi", is thought to flow along these meridians, and anything that disrupts the smooth flow of chi is said to cause illness. The Chinese term for meridian is "jing luo".

Most acupuncture and acupressure points lie on a meridian and stimulating these points using acupuncture needles, acupressure, moxibustion, or tuina is thought to help correct and rebalance the flow of energy. There are over 300 acupuncture points on the meridian system.

Meridians in Chinese Medicine

There are 12 regular meridians and 20 meridians in total in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Each regular meridian is believed to correspond to an organ and run along the body to either the hand or the foot. Organs without an empty cavity (such as the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys) are called yin organs and organs with an empty cavity (such as the gallbladder, stomach, bladder, and large and small intestines) are called yang organs. Meridians that are linked with yin organs are called yin meridians and those linked to yang organs are called yang meridians.

Yin meridians run along the inside of limbs and yang meridians run along the outside of limbs.

In TCM, qi is believed to flow from the chest area along the three arm yin meridians (heart, lung, and pericardium) to the hands. There they connect with the three corresponding arm yang meridians (small intestine, large intestine, and triple burner or "san jiao") and flow up to the head, where they connect with their three corresponding leg yang meridians (bladder, stomach, and gallbladder) and flow down to the feet. They connect in the feet to their corresponding leg yin meridians (kidney, spleen, liver) and return to the chest area.

In addition to the 12 regular meridians, there are eight extra meridians that are not tied to a major organ system, but instead store qi and blood for the regular meridians, circulate a person's essence or "jing" and defensive qi ("wei qi"), and also provide further connections between the 12 meridians. Among the eight extra meridians, the Governing Vessel ("Ren Mai") and the Conception Vessel ("Du Mai") are considered the most important meridians, partly because they contain points that are not on the 12 regular meridian lines.

Moxibustion

Moxibustion is an ancient form of heat therapy which involves the burning of moxa. Moxa is usually made from the dried leafy material of Chinese mugwort, but it can be made of other substances as well. It is a therapy which can prevent and treat medical conditions with heat stimulation on acupuncture points of the body. From the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion can warm the meridians to dispel cold. It is applied for all medical conditions caused by cold obstruction, blood stagnation and blockages of the meridians, such as cold and damp pattern arthritis and stomachache. It is a technique used by acupuncturist. The moxibustion technique is used by acupuncturist for many reasons. One of main reasons is to increase blood circulation. It provides the best result compare just using tuina or acupuncture.

Types of Moxibustion

There are three types of moxibustion: (1) Direct moxibustion uses a small, cone-shaped amount of moxa which is placed on top of acupuncture point and burned on the skin. This is rarely used by acupuncturist. Nowadays, direct moxibustion is not a popular Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment in China. (2) Indirect moxibustion is the more popular type of moxibustion because there is a much lower risk of pain or skin burning. In indirect moxibustion, acupuncturist lights one end of a moxa stick and holds it one or two inch away from the skin. It brings mild warmth to the area without burning on the skin until the skin becomes slightly red. (3) Needle moxa technique is a combination of needling and moxibustion. Acupuncturist attaches a small piece of moxa stick on the needle’s handle, and lights the moxa stick from its bottom while the needle is still retained in the acupuncture point. The heat is conducted through the needle to the acupuncture point.

Important Chinese medical law for men

1. Enhance vitality

Qi deficiency is the main cause of lethargy. It uses common herbs such as American ginseng, Astragalus, Codonopsis, and licorice to strengthen the body. Fatigue may be an inseparable part of modern life, but it does not mean that there is no way to solve it.

2. Pay attention to the cough of the smoker

If you have dry throat, hoarseness and coughing due to excessive drinking and smoking, use Runfei Decoction to nourish the throat, relieve and treat the loss of sound. Herbs such as Maimendong, Fritillaria, and white peony are commonly used to moisturize the lungs and mouth.

3. Have a thick, healthy hair

Chinese medicine believes that our hair condition is a direct manifestation of blood, liver and kidney conditions. Kidney essence and liver blood are thick, black, healthy and shiny. Taking black sesame seeds, Polygonum multiflorum, Angelica, black beans, Rehmannia glutinosa, Ligustrum lucidum, Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum and other medicines can reproduce healthy and shiny hair.

4. Improve male fertility

The focus of TCM treatment is on the underlying causes of health problems, not symptoms. Male fertility can be treated with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to treat male diseases such as testicular pain, enlarged prostate, and erectile dysfunction. Talk to a Chinese medicine practitioner and learn more about the treatments that are right for you.

Daily Chinese medicine health care for modern professional women

The following is about how to integrate Chinese medicine into all aspects of life and to cope with work stress with a healthier mind and body and skin.

Working time

Stress is an inevitable part of life. When faced with work stress, you can use Chinese herbal medicine to calm your nerves and relax your muscles to restore your body to harmony.

If you want to calm down, you can add the following herbs to your diet: American ginseng, longan, lily, cypress, oyster, oyster and schisandra. Check with Chinese medicine practitioners whether these herbs can be added to your daily diet.

2. Beauty care

Chinese medicine believes that beauty and health are synonymous, and when the body reaches equilibrium, this balance is expressed through the skin color. Long hours of work, bad eating habits, little time to pamper yourself, the skin will become dry and dull.

To be healthy and radiant, you must ensure that your heart, lungs and spleen are properly nourished. Eating foods and herbs that nourish yin and qi to improve skin health can be beneficial.

Add the following herbs to the diet to maintain a healthy and rosy color: bird's nest, white fungus, medlar, red dates, lily, medlar, Chinese ginseng, Polygonatum, Coix seed, Ganoderma lucidum, black sesame, Ganoderma lucidum, psoralen, Polygonum multiflorum.

3. Mind and body

Enhance the immune system, let the body naturally resist disease and healing ability to the best, enjoy a colorful life. Follow the basic rules of Chinese medicine and keep your body healthy - to make up for the yin and yang, maintain the balance of yin and yang and good health.

Chinese herbal medicines widely used to tonify and enhance the function of the immune system include Astragalus, Polygonatum, Codonopsis, Codonopsis, American Ginseng, Ganoderma Lucidum and Cordyceps sinensis.

If you are always sleepy and sleepy at work, it may be an indication of internal loss and attention. Drowsiness is a condition in which people often feel tired, dull, physically weak, have limbs, drowsiness, or even doze off.

The key to treating any loss of in vivo is to restore the natural flow of gas. In addition to ginseng herbs such as American ginseng, Astragalus and Codonopsis, acupuncture or cupping is also very helpful in promoting the smooth flow of gas, which can alleviate the symptoms of lethargy.

Massage: natural ancient therapy

It is not difficult to understand simple manipulation techniques. It is difficult to make correct judgments when visiting a clinic to prevent patients from accepting inappropriate treatments. Basically, it is necessary to treat certain bone injuries. It is enough to use massage alone. Only in certain circumstances, such as a bone injury caused by a fall, and at the same time there is an internal injury such as the accumulation of blood stasis, the patient needs to take the medicine.

What is massage?

Tuina can be understood in this way. Pushing is both “pushing and doing”, while taking it is “pinching and mentioning”.

Many people may confuse massage with massage. The two seem to have some similarities, but they are actually different. Basically, massage has a curative effect but the massage can only be temporary and comfortable.

When Dr. Ge Ming, from the Renren Health Chinese Medicine Clinic, was asked about the source of the massage, it went back to the Stone Age of 10,000 years ago.

“The ancients would grind stones into various shapes, such as stone needles or even hot stones, and they might feel a little more comfortable. Then, natural treatments came into being.” But of course, At that time, people did not call this therapy "massage."

Importance of diagnosis

Turning your thoughts back to the present, massage is actually the same as the most original concept of Chinese medicine. It is mainly to cure and cure diseases.

Dr. Ge emphasized that although massage can treat bone injuries, internal injuries, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries, it cannot be generalized. In other words, these parts are not damaged and can be treated by massage.

"Some people don't understand it and go to massage, but in fact, the ligament is broken, the more it is pushed, the more serious it is."

Dr. Ge said that the clinical diagnosis has become important, and the tutor must figure out where the patient is injured before deciding whether he can be treated with massage. "For example, if a patient is inconvenient to move, the right foot is dragged away. After diagnosis, it is found that there is a problem with the central nervous system. This kind of massage will not be effective."

Patient self-diagnosis

Dr. Ge said that the problem is that the patient is not a doctor. They just think about their own self and think that their wounds need to be treated with massage. So they go to the clinic to find a tutor to help, but if they encounter an inexperienced tutor, If you do not determine the exact cause of the patient, you will start to massage. The result will definitely not be negative. In case of a case that is not suitable for massage, Dr. Ge will explain the patient and refer him to other specialists. In addition to treating the wounds, according to the website of Chen Yusheng Hospital, massage is also beneficial to the overall health. According to the information on the website, massage can benefit people both physically and mentally, and also enhance immunity. It is worth noting that the website suggests that after the massage, remember to drink plenty of water and avoid drinking or intense activities.

Tutor's skill

Dr. Ge joked that many people think that massage is a time, but that is just people's imagination. But in fact, even if the massage is not a kung fu, the skill of the tutor must be as deep as the person practicing the martial arts, in order to play a real effect. Dr. Ge pointed out that the tutor is not only relying on technique skills, but also the ability to see a doctor is very important. For example, he said that a patient with a hardened leg has come to the door. The inexperienced tutor has pushed him hard and wants to push the blood out, but it is actually very dangerous. "In this case, the harder you push, the more pressure there will be under the cortex, and the muscle tissue inside will be necrotic."

Dr. Ge also stressed that “every action of massage has a strict definition, and it is impossible to edit the technique with the masseur himself.” It can be seen that the tutor who has experience and experience in both the visit and the massage method is How important it is. “It is not difficult to understand simple massage techniques. It is difficult to make correct judgments when visiting a doctor to avoid patients receiving unsuitable treatments.”

Get rid of the myth of tuina

We can often see on TV that people who are receiving a certain kind of massage are sore and dead to live. Some people think that the therapy must be accompanied by the therapy.
pain. Dr. Ge said that it is actually an incorrect statement. Taking massage as an example, the purpose is to treat rather than create pain. "Some people will misunderstand and think that the more pain
The more useful, the wrong. ”

Dr. Ge revealed that children under the age of six can also do pediatric massage, but because the child's body is small, the meridians and acupuncture points are different from adults, so the massager
The law will be different. It is worth noting that pregnant women and those who have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy are not suitable for massage. "Patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy, bone
It may be loose, and there is a certain risk if it is massaged. ”

First taste cupping

Want to know all about cupping? Cupping is not just a fashion, it is an ancient treatment of Chinese medicine, it is believed that cupping has many functions.

Cupping is a Chinese medicine method that uses plastic or glass cans to suck the meridian points and heat them. It is believed that cupping can pass through the meridian (energy pathway) to promote qi and treat imbalance.

The benefits of cupping

Because cupping can treat a variety of health problems, and the efficacy is immediate, cupping can be a very attractive treatment. In traditional Chinese medicine, cupping is often used to solve the following problems:

• Muscle pain and rheumatic pain

Cupping and heat can deeply relieve muscle pain and rheumatic pain. Dr. Peng explained: “Sucking and heat pull out the moisture in the body, and moisture is a common cause of such illnesses.”

• flu or cold

Flu or cold symptoms usually indicate that exogenous stagnation occurs in the meridians, and can be cupped against such stagnant areas to restore healthy energy flow, thereby alleviating flu or cold symptoms.

• Weight management

Chinese medicine believes that obesity may stem from damage to the digestive system. According to Dr. Peng, cupping can “stimulate digestion, improve gastrointestinal motility and promote waste excretion” for overweight patients, all of which help to reduce the excess weight of the body.

• Basic health care

Cupping helps to restore the smoothness of the meridians and restore the function of the dysfunctional internal organs, thus promoting the overall health of the body.

Who is suitable for cupping:
Cupping is suitable for most patients except for those who are weak and have certain conditions. Dr. Peng pointed out that patients with diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or pregnant women should avoid cupping therapy.

How to cupping:
When cupping is used, the duration is usually 10-15 minutes. Doctors can smother plastic cans or glass jars at the meridian points.

If a plastic can is used, the doctor will use an air pump to pump out the air inside the tank to create a partial vacuum effect. Glass jars rely on small flames to create a sorption effect, which is considered to be more effective. If the moxibustion needle remains in the meridian point when cupping, the treatment effect will be more significant.

Cupping therapy leaves a distinct round mark on the surface of the skin. This is normal. These marks are harmless to the body and will slowly disappear completely.

The doctor may also recommend follow-up treatments, the number and frequency of treatments will vary depending on the health of each patient and the patient's response to cupping therapy.

Cupping can continue as a long-term treatment even after the patient has resolved the original condition, but not always in the same area. Cupping therapy can be used to relax the body regularly. Dr. Peng said: "The cupping is good for relieving tension and general health maintenance, and it can be done every day."

Common cupping method

• Sitting method

Cupping for about 10-15 minutes.

• Walking method

Pull the cup along the body meridian for 5-10 minutes. The cupping technique has a larger treatment area than the canning method, and the speed is faster, but the pain is stronger.

• Cupping method

This technique produces a sorption effect by placing an ignited cotton ball in the canister, which is believed to help extract moisture from the body.

Principles of Chinese medicine treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine treats the heart, body and god as a whole. This holistic treatment comes from the basic beliefs of Chinese culture. Its focus is on the inseparable characteristics of people and the universe and the need for balance and harmony.

When the life force called qi flows smoothly in the body, the balance between the mind and the body is achieved. Similarly, people need to be in harmony with their surroundings, including adaptation to climate and lifestyle changes.

If the qi and balance are destroyed, the disease will take advantage of it.

Traditional Chinese medicine uses a set of diagnostic, therapeutic and medication systems to promote the body's immune system function, resist external evils, and restore homeostasis.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatment usually includes physical therapy such as herbal medicine, nutritional therapy, acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, massage or massage, as well as therapeutic exercises such as Tai Chi and related Qigong.

Chinese medicine treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners can adopt a variety of methods to develop treatment plans and restore body balance. Various treatments for treating physical loss can be used alone or in combination.

Herbal treatment

Therapeutic prescriptions are usually made up of a variety of herbs that not only enhance the therapeutic effect, but also reduce the side effects of certain drugs.

Herbs can be eaten raw, tormented or brewed with water with herbal powder. Some herbs are also powdered and packaged into sachets, pills, pills or capsules that can be taken without cooking.

Regarding the dosage in herbal prescriptions, patients are strongly advised to consult Chinese medicine practitioners.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is one of several ancient Chinese medicine methods. It is believed that Chinese medicine helps relieve pain and treat diseases by restoring energy flow in the body.

Typical acupuncture treatments involve getting a needle into a specific part of the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. The disinfected disposable moxibustion needle is very thin, and most people have a very slight tingling sensation when they are stuck into the body. Most of the acupuncture sites are along the qi and meridians, and acupuncture promotes energy flow through techniques such as ascending, descending, supplementing, diarrhea, heat supplement and diarrhea (translator's note: the problem of acupuncture techniques is not well understood). Efficacy.

Each treatment lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Hotspurs and cupping can also be used with acupuncture to enhance the effect.

Cupping

As the name suggests, cupping relies on heat to create a partial vacuum in the glass can or the bamboo can, so that the cup is sorbed on the skin. In some cases, the cup can be pushed back and forth over the lesion by hand to pull the local skin and muscles (called cans) in order to restore the circulation of the body's gas.

The cupping system acts on the meridian system of the human body, and can be gasified and sputum, so that the meridians and organs that do not reach the optimal state can be reactivated. From a modern scientific point of view, this therapy helps activate the lymphatic system, promotes blood circulation, and facilitates deep tissue repair.

Massage

Massage (therapeutic massage) is a body treatment similar to osteopathy. Because the bones are correctly aligned during the massage, the normal function of the nerve is not compromised.

Massage is applied to energy meridians and acupuncture points. The principle is the same as that of acupuncture. The difference is that hands and fingers are used instead of moxibustion needles. By combining massage and finger pressure, massage is applied to acupuncture points, meridians, muscles or nerves to remove stagnant stagnation. Many health problems are caused by such stasis, which then leads to pain, swelling and accumulation of toxins.

The typical treatment of massage requires consideration of the patient's complete medical history, including physical trauma, medication, surgery and lifestyle, and the therapist will also use Chinese herbal medicine to promote faster healing. The duration of treatment lasts from 30 minutes to 1 hour, and the number of treatment sessions varies with the condition. Through treatment, patients often feel more relaxed and energetic.

Chinese massage

Chinese body massage is performed according to the meridian system and is considered to be an effective combination therapy. Chinese massage combined with Chinese herbal medicine and other basic Chinese medicine can relieve pain and muscle tension.

Pedicure

The foot is regarded as the mirror of the body. The foot treatment is to press, stretch and retract the foot and the sole of the foot to play a role in the corresponding part of the body. Through this special technique, the foot treatment can relieve various pressures in specific parts of the body.