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Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the treatment of disease through the
application of heat to acupuncture points through the
powdered leaves of the mugwort (ai ye) plant. In indirect
moxibustion, the acupuncturist lights one end of a moxa
stick and holds it close to the area being treated until
the area turns red. Acupuncture-moxibustion is heating
the needle through the ignition of "moxa" on the end of
the needle.
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Cupping
Cupping is a
treatment that stimulates acupuncture points by applying
suction to the body using a glass jar. The glass cups
are depressurized by providing some fire in the cup to
heat up the air in it prior to placement on the
body. To allow easy movement of the glass cups
along the skin, some medicated oil is applied. Cupping
produces purple or red spots along the site being
manipulated. These marks are signs of toxicity blocking the channel.
Cupping removes blockages and stagnation. |
Tuina
Stimulation of
the acupuncture points is performed with the fingers or
an instrument. Tuina has been used extensively in China
for over 2000 years and dates back to 1700 B.C. Tuina is
a series of pressing, tapping and kneading in order to
remove blockages along the meridians. It stimulates the
flow of Qi and blood to promote healing, similar to
principles of acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupressure.
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Nutrition and Food Therapy
Food has its own therapeutic properties according to the Chinese yin/yang system. Food can help rebalance the
body. For example,
cooling foods like apples or broccoli are used for patients
who are too warm; detoxifying foods in the chlorophyll category,
i.e. green foods, are used for patients with toxins or excesses in
the body; immune-modulating foods are used for patients who have
autoimmune diseases. Acupuncture and Chinese herbs
are our first choice for healing, but we also acknowledge the
healing value of food. |
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