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What is acupuncture
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Acupuncture
treats the body as a whole, not only
the disease-At Physical, Mental / Emotional
& Psychic / Spiritual level. |
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It
is an ancient art of healing developed
over thousands of years. |
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It
works by stimulating the flow
of Vital Energy & eliminating
all toxins |
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from
the body. It is done by stimulation
of specific energy points called |
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acupuncture
points on the body. |
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No
medication is used. Its effect
is lasting and fully curative.
It is not |
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symptomatic
as in Modern medicine. |
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Acupuncture
can be done without needle-Laser,
Electro-Acupuncture, |
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Ultrasound,
Moxibustion, Cupping. |
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Acupuncture
is not a substitute of conventional
treatment, rather it |
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compliments
it. |
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It
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Preventive (as it slows down aging
process and tones up the body). |
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Curative in chronic diseases as
it gives lasting cure by rectifing
energy |
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imbalance. |
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First aid in Emergency conditions,
e.g. (in shock, epilepsy fit). |
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History
of acupuncture-
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It
dates back to 2000 years ago when
in china, a warrior in battlefield
after being injured in foot by
an arrow was cured of a recurring
headache which he was having for
long time. This led physicians
to think of some connection between
feet and head being connected
by energy channels or meridians.
Thus 12 meridians corresponding
to 12 organs, were discovered.
So far vital energy (Qi, Prana,
Ki) flows unobstructed in it,
one is in good health, any obstruction
in flow of Qi either due to excess
of climatic factor- wind, heat,
humidity, dryness, coldness depending
on the season adversely affect
the flow Qi leading tophysical
ailment-migraine, arthritis .
Emotional factors-anger, overjoy,
anxiety, depression, fear also
block the flow of Qi leading to
stress related disorders-Depression
Insomnia.
In India, 2000 yrs. ago, Sushruta
mentioned 107 vital points (marma)
in ayurveda. In ayurveda also
there is mention of soochi shastra
(needle therapy). Ear and nose
piercing for the treatment of
asthma was known for ages.
Blood letting is still being used
for the treatment of sciatica.
People were aware of 89 acupuncture
points on Asian Elephants, that
is how the "Mahaut"
could control the elephant with
an iron probe.
It was in 1972, Nixon visited
China and brought this science
to western world, which led to
integration of acupuncture with
western medicines and also led
to the invention of acupuncture
without needle, Electro acupuncture,
laser acupuncture, ultrasound
acupuncture etc.
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How
Acupuncture works ?
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Traditional
view-Vital Energy Theory- |
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The
qi flows in 12 organs in
24 hrs. with peak flow in
that organ when that organ
is functionally most active
as explained in the Organ
Clock below- |
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3-5
A.M.- Lung- |
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It
controls physical
energy through depth
of respiration, regulate
pores of skin.It is
affected adversely
by dryness (in autumn)
& anxiety. It
is the best time for
doing breathing exercises
(Pranayam). Asthma
attacks are common
between 3-5 A.M. and
in autumn and when
under tension; asthma
is associated with
skin problems. |
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5-7
A.M.- Large intestine- |
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It has a cleansing
or detoxifying effect
on the body. Mentally
control negativity
and toxic thoughts
(mental constipation).
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7-9
A.M.-Stomach- |
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controls digestion.
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9-11
A.M.- Spleen /Pancreas |
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Spleen
/Pancreas- |
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Maintains body
immunity by
manufacturing
antibodies |
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and W.B.C. |
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Secrets insulin
to control blood
sugar related
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diabetes. |
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Transports energy
from food to
lung and after
combining with
Prana |
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energy
of lung, supplies
to whole body. |
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It is affected
adversely by
worry, excessive
thinking, excessive
sweets or food
items. |
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11-1
P.M.-Heart- |
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Is root of life and
is seat of the spirit
(emotions).
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Is
related
with joy,
is affected
adversely
by overjoy. |
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1-3
P.M.-Small Intestine- |
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Assimiliation
of nutrients from
food Mental assimilation
of ideas. |
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3-5
P.M.-Urinary Bladder- |
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Protective
Meridian, regulate
all meridians. |
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5-7
P.M.-Kidney- |
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Storage tank
of body's surplus
energy. Responsible
fostamina and
sexual vitality and
reproduction.
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Decline
in kidney energy
means aging,
arthritis, deafness. |
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Phobia
affected adversely
kidney. |
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P.M.-Pericardium- |
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It protects
heart .It is related
with sex function
Emotionally
feeling of happiness
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P.M.-Triple Warmer- |
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control respiration
digestion and elimination
control body temperature
and equilibrium. |
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11-1
A.M.-Gall Bladder- |
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Ability
to make decisions
and execute them.
Anger affect it adversely
, imbalance can cause
Migraine, Insomnia.
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1-3
A.M.-Liver- |
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Controls
eye and nervous system
Generate personal
motivation and actions
,affected adversely
by anger, leads to
depression. |
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Live
close to nature, follow
the organ clock (e.g., early
to bed and |
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early
to rise is good for health). |
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Modern
scientific view- |
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Acupuncture
produces following physiological
effects due to release of
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biochemicals- |
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Analgesia-
relief of pain, it is useful
in headache |
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Sedation-
It is useful in insomnia,
anxiety |
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Immunity
increasing- It is useful
in diabetes, hypertension |
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Homeostasis-
maintaining equilibrium
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Motor
recovery- It is useful
in paralysis |
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