Acupuncture
Acupuncture
has originated in China. It has been practised there for thousands of
years and involves insertion of very fine and thin needles to
different depths through the skin of patients at specific points on
body. It uses these needles for clearing the meridians through which
vital energy or Qi flows. As needle is inserted into these points,
patient feels it but without pain. Only when the needles reaches the
right depth, there is the aching sensation.
As
per WHO, acupuncture can treat 28 conditions but evidence shows that
it can have a therapeutic value for more. It can treat several
conditions like asthma, migraines, addictions, ulcers, stress,
infertility, nerve pain, tinnitus, loss of speech from stroke, and
many more.
Acupuncture
treatment in Dublin usually involves many weekly or fortnightly
treatments. Most of the courses consist of up to twelve sessions. A
visit to the acupuncturist involves an exam as well as as assessment
of the condition of the patient, insertion of the needles &
advice on self-care. Sessions mostly last for about half an hour.
Moxibustion
This
is a form of heat therapy where dried plant materials known as ‘moxa’
are burned on or very close to the skin’s surface. Main intention is
to warm up and invigorate flow of vital energy in body and dispel a
few pathogenic influences. In Dublin, practitioners generally hold a
burning moxa stick very near to, without touching, the skin’s
surface. The moxa stick is held over certain areas corresponding to
some acupuncture points and it is held until the area reddens &
become suffused with warmth. Moxibustion is good for treating
digestive problems, gynecological & obstetrical conditions, pain
caused due to arthritis or injury, and protection against flue
strains and cold.
Acupressure(Tui-Na)
Acupressure
is used for thousands of years in China. It uses the same principles
as acupuncture for promoting relaxation as well as wellness and
treating diseases. Known as pressure acupuncture sometimes, it is
simply acupuncture without needles. It is one among the different
kinds of Traditional Chinese Medicine helpin
g restore balance in the
body.
Acupressure
practitioners typically use their palms, fingers, feet, elbows or
special kinds of devices for applying pressure to the acupoints on
meridians of the human body. Sometimes it even involves acupressure
massage, stretching and other methods. A session lasts about an hour
and several sessions are needed for best result.
An
acupressure therapy is effective in relief of stress-related
ailments, releases tensions, reduces pain, increases circulation,
improves muscle tone, aligns spine and joints, fortifies sexual
reproductive system and develops spirituality.
There
are many more systems that are used as alternative medicine in
treating different mental and physical conditions. To know about
them, stay connected to the blog.