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What is acupuncture
without needle?
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It is Acupuncture without pricking
the skin with needles. The Acupuncture points
are stimulated by Laser, Ultrasound, Electro-Acupuncture,
Acupressure or Moxibustion. Ladies and children
are generally scared of prick of needle. Though
it is only psychological fear because after first
prick no one has ever refused for taking more
needles. The prick is almost painless as seen
by this smiling child with needle. Non-invasive
techniques are-
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Reflexology
or Acupressure or Shiatsu (Japanese Massage). |
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Moxibustion. |
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Cupping. |
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Laser. |
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Ultrasound. |
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Electro-Acupuncture. |
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How do you compare Acupuncture
with and without needle?
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These non-invasive methods, though
effective, show slow results as compared to needle-acupuncture.
The needle acupuncture is the first choice, if
acceptable to the patient.
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What diseases can be
cured by Acupuncture?
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It is a well-tested medical system
and stood the test of time for over 2000 years.
It has been specially effective in cure of chronic
and incurable diseases- Asthma, lack of sleep,
Depression, Arthritis, Backache, Sciatica, Paralysis,
Migraine Headache, Hypertension, Stress-related
diseases. For details, click on Indications.
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How effective is Acupuncture?
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In hands of an experienced, qualified
physician, the results are astonishing, they are
to be seen to be believed.
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What is the duration
of it?
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The results in acute cases, e.g.,
sprain, is instant, while in chronic cases it
may take 15-20 sessions or more. The sessions
could be daily or on alternate days. Each session
lasts for 30-60 minutes.
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What is the best time
or age to start acupuncture?
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It should be tried as first line
of treatment, right at the onset of the ailment.
It is effective at all ages-infants, children,
adults, old.
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What is the technique
of Acupuncture?
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Traditionally, very fine special
hair thin sterile needles are inserted at specified
Acupuncture points to regulate the flow of vital
energy or Qi. The prick is almost painless, even
the children can tolerate them at ease.
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What are the limitations
of this system?
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Every medical system has some
limitations, so is with Acupuncture. In case of
acute medical emergency like acute surgical conditions
(appendicitis, Biliary Colic), heart problem,
trauma or any life threatening condition, modern
system of medicine is the best, which involves
emergency surgery or Intensive care . Later on,
acupuncture can be used to supplement to speed
up the process of recovery. It is important that
the physician should know his limitation and advise
the patient accordingly.
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What is the current
status of Acupuncture in India or abroad?
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In China, it is very popular
like Ayurveda in India. Acupuncture has been integrated
with modern medicine there. In India it is being
practiced in all major cities, privately in clinics
and hospitals like Vidyasagar Institute of Mental
Health and Neurosciences (VIMHANS), Indian Spinal;
Injuries Centre, Delhi, also in some government
hospitals. Indian Govt. is yet to recognize, although
it is being practiced in many Govt. Hospitals
and Teaching Instituites.
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