Medical acupuncture was basically created for practitioners like doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, etc. Acupuncture in the West has been incorporated and modified to create a version of its own which is though not as popular as the traditional Chinese acupuncture. With the alternate medicines gaining popularity, medical practitioners in the West are becoming more [...]
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As we have seen earlier, acupuncture promotes health and relieves pain. Though the method seems quite strange, it is a time tested and validated process practiced for a number of years. Since the principle of acupuncture involves the balance and imbalance of the energy flow in the meridians or channels, the acupuncturist’s perspective of [...]
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Unlike other practices, the practice and method of acupuncture has been mostly retained from what it was in the ancient times even though we have understood the procedure and its implications itself with practice over a period of time.
The principle of Accupuncture revolves around the circulation of vital energy in our body. This [...]
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The earliest knowledge of the existence of acupuncture is found during the Sui dynasty which existed between AD 561 to 618. During this time, the Imperial Medical College which is one of the earliest medical colleges of China was established.
Evidence shows that acupuncture and moxibustion was the basis of the curriculum. Herbal medicine [...]
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Acupressure is another offshoot of acupuncture and is based on similar ideas. This is also a traditional Chinese medicine or TCM technique which is all about applying pressure physically by hand or the elbow or even with the help of devices. Pressure is applied on acupuncture points on the body surface.
As of now there [...]
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Auriculotherapy or auricular therapy or auricular acupuncture, commonly known as the ear acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine which is based on the principle or idea that the ear or the auricle represents the entire human body. In other words the ear is a microsystem and by stimulating the surface of the ear, [...]
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Side Effects
When acupuncture performed by an experienced and trained acupuncturist it is definitely free from any kind of a side effect. It is a very safe procedure and very effective.
Acupuncture provides the patient with a much needed sense of relaxation. During and after the procedure, the patient experiences a sense of well [...]
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Understanding Acupuncture Pressure Points
Pressure points are of different types. When applied differently each of these create effects which are different. These are effectively used in various martial arts.
Following are some of the principles related to pressure points – Pain – If there are more nerves prevalent in a certain area then these [...]
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Acupuncture for animals or veterinary acupuncture is gaining popularity all over the world. Here is an interesting experience of the North Carolina Verterinarian William Martin. In the year 1985, he signed up for a course on animal acupuncture offered by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society or the IVAS. This was a four day course [...]
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