Acupuncture forms

introduction

In addition to the well-known Body acupuncture When fine, single-use needles pierce the previously determined acupuncture points along the meridian system, there are various other measures that can be used to intensify this effect.

Cranial acupuncture

The Cranial acupuncture after Yamamoto (YNSA) e.g. is a tried and tested method that only uses points on the head, e.g. needled on forehead and temples. This variant of the acupuncture for many acute and chronic diseases, often also for paralysis and neurological disorders. The doctor determines the points to be treated using special touch and pressure diagnostics on the skull, abdomen and neck. In addition to acupuncture, the points can also be stimulated by heat (Moxibustion) or be massaged (Acupressure).

Moxibustion

The Moxibustion has a far greater significance in China than in European acupuncture. Almost all diseases are treated there with combination therapy. Moxibustion literally means translated "Burn moxa" and is a targeted combination of heat and pharmaceutical therapy. Moxa is dried mugwort or wormwood herb (lat .: Artemisia vulgaris). You can use a "Moxa cone" Apply directly to the skin and burn off (direct moxibustion) or introduce an insulating intermediate layer or with a so-called "Moxa cigar"that is held over the points stimulate (indirect moxibustion). The strong smell of moxa smoke, which lingers in the rooms for days, is not easily tolerated by everyone.

Cupping and cupping massage

Also Cupping and cupping massage can support acupuncture, as it exerts a healing stimulus on the selected body region, tensions of the Muscles alleviate and positively affect internal organs. Cupping is a form of therapy in which cupping heads, predominantly made of glass, are applied to the acupuncture points or diseased areas and a negative pressure is generated at this point using heat. This creates a suction and thus increased blood flow to the skin area. In the past, this technique was mainly used to draw blood and pus from wounds.

Laser acupuncture

One of the special forms of acupuncture is Laser acupuncture, in which the acupuncture points are treated with a soft laser beam. There is no pain. It is particularly suitable for treating sensitive areas of the body, in the case of pronounced weaknesses in the patient, fear of needles and children.

Trigger point acupuncture

In the Trigger point acupuncture certain muscle parts responsible for pain are stimulated with the needle in order to provide local muscle relaxation.

Ear acupuncture

1951 discovered the French doctor and acupuncturist Paul Nogierthat from ear from an influence on the whole organism can be proven. The Ear acupuncture was born. All functional illnesses as a supplement to body acupuncture, pain therapy, mental and psychosomatic illnesses as well as addictions (smoking, eating addiction, alcohol) can be specially treated with ear acupuncture.

Nutritional therapy

One the acupuncture accompanying Nutritional therapy is tailored to the respective clinical picture. It is based on Chinese dietetics, which states that the choice of food, its flavors and preparation methods affect the body's functions. In this way, symptoms can be reduced and recovery processes significantly promoted. The positive effect of such a change in diet is often noticeable after a few weeks.

Chinese medicines

For some diseases, the patient can also use acupuncture individually chinese medicines receive. These are mostly based on boiled herbs, a so-called decoction. The patient can prepare the herbal decoction himself or, if desired, obtain it ready-made from the pharmacy. In any case, these medicinal substances are pharmacy-only medicinal products that are mostly imported from China and are subject to strict quality controls in Germany. Provided they are prescribed by an experienced doctor, they are safe and very effective and can often significantly improve or accelerate the success of acupuncture. According to Chinese medicine, the herbal medicines strengthen this Qi and the blood as well Yin and yang and derive disease-causing factors from the body.

Qi Gong and Tai Chi

Qi Gong and Tai chi are meditative movement exercises that cause the Qi energy to flow harmoniously. The exercises therefore have a positive effect on body and soul and support the other therapeutic methods of Chinese medicine. Tuina is a Chinese manual therapy that can influence disorders in the entire organism through specific movements, pulling, pressure and rubbing. Tuina is a valuable addition to acupuncture treatment and is used for disorders of the musculoskeletal system or in situations in which the use of needles is not possible.