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.

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.

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.

To prevent chronic kidney disease, you need to have a diet and a diet.

Chronic kidney disease is a common disease. However, people's attention to chronic kidney disease is far from enough. It is often found that the development of chronic kidney disease until the end of the period can only rely on hemodialysis to maintain life.

There are many types of chronic kidney disease, the most common of which is chronic glomerulonephritis. The onset of this disease is associated with bacterial or viral infections. "A lot of people have found that the upper eyelids are a little puffy after a cold, but they don't care. In fact, this is probably the signal of glomerulonephritis." Most patients with chronic glomerulonephritis have a history of viral or bacterial infection. Some people cause glomerulonephritis after infection with pharyngeal streptococcus. Some people have glomerulonephritis after skin infection. Some people have glomerulonephritis after a cold.

If glomerulonephritis is not well treated in the acute phase, it will prolong the development of chronic glomerulonephritis; at this stage, if the treatment is not correct, it will progress to nephrotic syndrome until the development of uremia, patients There are only two ways out: kidney transplant or long-term hemodialysis.

Traditional Chinese medicine has formed a unique comprehensive treatment program for chronic glomerulonephritis with traditional Chinese medicine. It focuses on benefiting Qi, tonifying the kidney, invigorating the spleen, diuresis, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, clearing away heat and detoxification. Every time I see their edema subsided, urine protein, urinary occult blood disappear, seeing that they can return to normal life, I am even more happy than them. Chronic kidney disease is important in prevention. In particular, everyone is reminded that there is a degree of daily living and a diet to avoid the "three high" diet structure, namely: high protein, high salt, high fat. Once there are early symptoms of glomerulonephritis such as eyelid edema and decreased urine output, don't neglect it. It is best to go to the hospital for a routine urine test. Once urine protein and urine occult blood appear in the urine, start treatment as soon as possible.

Acupuncture and pain relief

It is not surprising that acupuncture has long plagued Western medical experts. Acupuncture theory believes that there is an invisible life energy called "qi" that reciprocates in 14 meridians of the human body, and the pain is caused by the blockage and imbalance of gas. Acupuncturists believe that inserting fine needles at specific points in the body can help the meridians flow smoothly and treat all diseases. It sounds a bit like a fairy, but acupuncture does have a positive effect on the human body.

Neuroimaging studies have shown that acupuncture seems to calm the area of ​​the brain that manages pain and activate areas of the brain that involve rest and rehabilitation. Ultrasound technology has shown that acupuncture can enhance blood circulation at the treatment site. Scientists also found that there are similarities between ancient Chinese medicine theory and modern anatomy. 365 acupoints correspond to the nerve bundle and muscle bundle of the human body, and several meridians are similar to the main aorta and nerve distribution of the human body.

Research in the early 1980s found that part of the reason for the role of acupuncture is to stimulate the body to release endorphins, a mysterious natural compound that is pleasant to enjoy, much like the comfort of a physical exercise. In addition, when the needle of the acupuncture is inserted into the body and rotated, a peculiar phenomenon occurs: According to the ultrasound study of the University of Vermont, the connective tissue is wrapped around the needle for acupuncture, and the collection is like an Italian macaroni wrapped around a fork. same. Neuroscientist Langewen said that acupuncture action stimulates the cells of connective tissue, just like giving them massage and yoga, and may form an acupuncture meridian to send signals to the whole body. At the same time, neuroimaging studies at the Biomedical Imaging Center in Boston show that acupuncture can affect a range of nervous systems in the brain, including slowing the neural activity of the limbic system and stimulating some of the nerve regions that the brain plays at rest. activity. Brain scans of patients with fibromyalgia show that both acupuncture and placebo acupuncture can release endorphins, but true acupuncture can also increase the number of anti-pain neurotransmitters and bring more to patients. Comfort.

The Origin of Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture therapy is a great invention of the Chinese nation and one of the important means of human health protection. It has been in China for thousands of years and has made an indelible contribution to the health and reproduction of the Chinese nation. Acupuncture is one of the important contents of traditional Chinese medicine, and it is an inseparable and important part of the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine. As the first classic of traditional Chinese medicine, Neijing is the norm of clinical and practical application of acupuncture theory.

The origin of acupuncture

"The Yellow Emperor's Internal Classic" records the origin of acupuncture and moxibustion. "The question of the different ways of the law," said: "The stone, also from the east ... poisons, also from the West ... moxibustion, also from the north... The nine-needle person also came from the south... and guided the squatter, and also from the central government.” It is pointed out that the moxibustion method originated from the north, because “the northern part, the domain of the heavens and the earth is also closed. The land of Gaoling, the wind and ice冽, medical education network|collecting and arranging its folk music field and dairy food, dirty and cold, full of disease, its treatment of moxibustion", that is, the north is the natural closed and occluded gas, but also the place where the yang is closed, the terrain is higher The weather is cold. People often live in the wild because of nomadism. They feed on dairy products. The coldness of dairy products can cause abdominal distension. Therefore, the north should use warm moxibustion to treat cold diseases. The nine needles originate from the south because In the south, the heavens and the earth grow, and the sun is in the place. The underground, the water and soil are weak, and the fog is gathered. The people are sour and eaten, so their people are both rational and red, and their diseases are Expelling micro-needle." That is to say, the south belongs to the fire. It is the place where the natural environment grows in the summer. It is also the place where the yang is full. The weather is hot, the terrain is low, the water and soil are weak, the fog is more, and the water is more humid. People like to eat fermented things, the skin is delicate and red, because the weather is hot and humid, it is easy to block the meridians of the veins, the pain of the bones and paralysis, so the south should use acupuncture.

The role of acupuncture

The main function of acupuncture is to dredge the meridians. As stated in the "Lingshu·Nine-needle and Twelve Originals", "the micro-needle is used to pass through its meridians, to adjust its qi and blood, and to carry out its reversal." Therefore, acupuncture can treat pain, numbness, swelling and other disease syndromes, because the meridians are "inside the organs, external to the limbs", have the function of running blood, the meridians pass the blood and blood running smoothly, the organs, body surface and limbs Baixun is able to support and exert its normal physiological functions. In addition, we can achieve the state of yin and yang reconciliation through the yin and yang properties of meridians, the compatibility of acupoints and acupuncture, which is the ultimate goal of acupuncture treatment.

Moxibustion, "Said the text" cloud: "Xiao also, from the fire, the sound 'long', moxibustion is the law of treatment, to AI fire, press and burn." Therefore, the role of moxibustion is mainly warm and cold, The acupoints on the meridians of the moxibustion are used to treat the cold of the internal organs, focusing on the treatment of cold blood stasis, cold and dampness caused by meridians and collaterals, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, stomach cramps, cold and abdominal pain, diarrhea and other diseases. In addition, the gas is warm and the blood is bloody, so the moxibustion method can also eliminate the stagnation and cure the diseases of blood stasis, such as sputum and tumor. Because of its warm nature, we are also used to help the stagnation of the yang, to treat the yang sag or the danger of wanting to get rid of, such as enuresis, rectal prolapse, uterine bleeding, belting and other diseases.

"Lingshu·Functional" Cloud: "The needle is not for, the moxibustion is appropriate." It shows that moxibustion and acupuncture have different effects, which are irreplaceable. The two can complement each other and complement each other.

Acupuncture treatment

Here we only introduce an acupuncture treatment. "Lingshu·Xieke" cloud: "The way to hold the needle... The left hand holds the bone, the right hand follows." It is the method of discussing the needle. Generally, the needle is taken in the right hand, and the needle handle is held by the thumb, the food and the middle finger. Rely on the strength of the finger, so that the tip of the needle quickly penetrates into the skin, and then twists and turns to the deep layer. After the needle is inserted into the acupoint, in order to make the patient feel acupuncture, or to further adjust the strength of the needle, and to spread and transmit the needle to one side, we usually take two methods: one is the insertion method, After acupuncture into a certain depth of the acupoint, apply the above method of inserting and inserting. The needle is pierced from the shallow layer into the deep layer for insertion, and the shallow layer is retracted from the deep layer for lifting. The insertion amplitude is 3-5, and the frequency is about 60 times per minute. The other is the swaying method. After the needle is inserted into the acupoint to a certain depth, the needle is moved forward and backward to make the needle repeat in the acupoint. A line of needles that rotates back and forth. The twist angle is generally about 180°, and it cannot be turned in one direction, otherwise it will cause the needle to be stuck. The time, frequency, angle or amplitude of the two methods should be determined according to the patient's physical condition, condition, location of acupoints and acupuncture purposes. Sometimes, the patient will be given acupuncture induction by means of law-abiding, scraping, bombing, shaking, flying, and tremor.

When the needle is inserted into the acupoint, the method of inserting and twisting is applied to make the patient's acupuncture site have a self-conscious reaction such as soreness, hemp weight, or red, swollen, hot, itchy, etc., and the doctor can feel the needle. When the reaction is tight, stagnation, etc., acupuncture induction is obtained, that is, "getting gas", getting gas or not and the speed of gas to the slow, not only related to the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, but also can judge the disease Prognosis. "Lingshu, nine needles and twelve originals" cloud: "The thorns are necessary, the gas is effective and effective." Fully explain the significance of the gas.

When the acupuncture is qi, you can apply the diarrhea method. There are two common diarrhea methods. That is to say, sputum and diarrhea and diarrhea. "Nei Jing" first recorded these two methods of replenishing diarrhea, but it is relatively simple. For example, in the "Lingshu·Functional" cloud: "The diarrhea must use the circle, and cut it and turn it. The gas is the line, the disease is out of the way, the evil spirit is the place, the extension is welcoming, the big point is shaken, the gas is the disease": "There must be a use of the side, the outside of the skin, so that the door, left to its pivot, right push its skin, micro-spin and push it, must be positive..." Among them, "cut and turn", "micro "Spin" is what we now call "捻" and "转", but there is no difference between left and right. “Stretching” and “pushing” have the same meaning as “lifting” and “pushing”.

捻转补泻: After the acupuncture is qi, the angle of rotation is small, the force is light, the frequency is slow, and the operation time is short. The angle is large, the force is heavy, the frequency is fast, and the operation time is long. The combination of the thumb backwards and the front of the food (the right turn is mainly used) is the diarrhea method.

Lifting and replenishing diarrhea: After acupuncture is obtained, the light is shallow and deep, and the re-insertion is lightly lifted. The insertion amplitude is small, the frequency is slow, and the operation time is short. The following insertion force is the main method; otherwise, the depth is shallow and shallow. Lightly inserted and re-raised, the insertion range is large, the frequency is fast, and the operation time is long. The above-mentioned force is mainly the diarrhea method.

In addition, there are other ways to replenish diarrhea, such as diarrhea and diarrhea: Xu Jinzhen, Shaoxuan, sputum for the supplement, sputum for the needle, more sputum, Xu needle for diarrhea; welcome with the diarrhea: with the meridians The direction of the direction of penetration is to make up, and it is plunged into the direction of the meridian. The breath is replenishing: when the needle is exhaled, when the inhalation is taken, the needle is filled, when the inhalation is inserted, when the needle is exhaled, the needle is Diarrhea; resuscitation and diarrhea: press the pinhole quickly after the needle to make up the method, shake the large pinhole when the needle is not pressed, and so on. These techniques are recorded in the "Nei Jing", such as "Su Wen and Acupuncture": "Xu and the disease are true, Xu out of the needle and the disease according to it; the disease and Xu is the virtual, the disease is out of the needle and Xu presses "The question of "suction and separation of true evil" cloud: "sucking the inner needle, no suffocating; quiet for a long time, no evil cloth; sucking the needle, taking the gas for the sake; waiting for the needle, call Everything is gone, the atmosphere is out, so the life is diarrhea." "Call out the inner needle, quiet to stay for a long time, to the gas for the sake of ... waiting for the needle, the gas is not drawn, each in its place, pushing its door, order The spirit is saved, the atmosphere is left, and the life is replenished." "Lingshu·Nine-needle and twelve originals" Cloud: "Reverse (welcome) and seize it, evil is not empty? Chasing (with) and helpless, evil is not In fact, the welcoming, with the intention and harmony, the needles.

After the needle is inserted into the acupoint application method, it is necessary to keep the needle. The purpose of the needle is to strengthen the effect of the acupuncture and to facilitate the needle operation. Generally, it is necessary to leave the needle for about 30 minutes, because about 30 minutes in the theory of Chinese medicine is just the operation of the camp. A week's time. Of course, this time of needle retention is not generalized. The chapters such as "Lingshu·reverse fat and thinness", "Lingshu, evil viscera and disease", and "Su Wen·Blood Gas" are clearly pointed out according to the patient's constitutional age, visceral meridians, and pulse. It depends on the season of the day, that is, the so-called time, place, and human conditions of Chinese medicine. In addition, for some special medical conditions, such as acute abdominal pain, tetanus, angulation, cold, intractable pain or spasticity syndrome, you can extend the needle retention time, sometimes the needle can be used for several hours, so that during the needle retention process Intermittent needles are used to enhance and consolidate the effect.

In summary, "Nei Jing" elaborates on acupuncture and moxibustion from theory to clinical. The development of acupuncture and moxibustion in the future is inseparable from the guidance of this theory. Its characteristics of simplicity, convenience, honesty and inspection not only play an active role in the health care work of the Chinese people, but also continue to be transmitted abroad to serve the health care work of people all over the world. We believe that the future of acupuncture will surely become one of the indispensable treatments for people's health care activities around the world.