Acupuncture & Moxibustion are ancient and traditional methods in China
that can prevent and treat many diseases. They are part of the Traditional
Chinese Medical system that has a history of over three thousand years.
Acupuncture is the method of using
extremely fine, hair-thin needles that are both flexible and sterile. The
needles are placed on certain special points (which are called "acu-points")
of the energetic pathways relating to the organs, muscles and nerves of
the human body's surface. Placement of the needles on these acu-points treat or
prevent diseases by stimulating and regulating these special points.
Acupuncture is one of the key elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TCM). It is effective for physical, psychological and emotional problems. According
to the actual history record of China, use of Acupuncture began more than 3000 years ago,
and its theory was already well developed at a very early time, as is shown in many of
the Chinese classics. However, Chinese myth supports the use of Acupuncture & Moxibustion
to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve fitness back to a time before
recorded history. Acupuncture promotes the body's natural healing ability. Most conditions
can be corrected or improved. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a
comprehensive system of preventive health care and health maintenance. The effectiveness
of acupuncture has been well documented and extends far beyond its conception in the western
world when it was first known to only be useful for chronic pain management
or as an analgesic.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a method of burning Chinese herbs
(mainly one herb named "AI") around the acu-points. It creates a warm sensation and
enhances the treatment effects.
Moxibustion is a very important treating method of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Comparing with other treating methods, Moxibustion is safer and much more comfortable. TCM
believes that some diseases can be easier to cure when Moxibustion is performed during Acupuncture or Herb
treatment. Many Chinese herbs can be used to do Moxibustion, but we mainly use "AI". In
authoritative TCM ancient works, it says: "AI is bitter, slightly warm, has no side effect, and is good for doing
Moxibustion to treat hundreds diseases." Some diseases can be cured by Moxibustion alone, such as:
chronic diarrhea, long time sensitive to cold, etc. But this traditional, safe, comfortable treatment
is difficult to be found in many clinics nowadays. Why? Because Moxibustion takes time and patience.
First, it takes time and patience on the patient's part. Moxibustion is comfortable but is a mild treatment, so it takes
longer time than acupuncture to cure some diseases. Additionally, it takes time
and patience on the Acupuncturist's part. During the whole treatment, the acupuncturist stays with patient to
observe and to change the moxa cone on time. The number of cones determines the number of times the cones need to be changed. For
example, there is an ancient treatment named "nine cones Moxibustion," which means the acupuncturist should change moxa cones nine times
during the patient's treatment. Moxibustion is the best treatment for
chronic diseases with cold sensation, and it is the best choice for patients who fear needles.
After thousands of years of clinical practicing and modern scientific researching, it has been proven that
Acupuncture & Moxibustion are very safe and effective treatments and prevention methods without side
effects. Acupuncture & Moxibustion not only occupy a remarkable position in the medical area of
modern society, but also has become more and more popular worldwide.
