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What are some of the Precautions Which Need to be Taken During Acupuncture?

12/20/2021

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Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, which involves the use of fine needles to apply pressure on specific points in the body. When performed by a professional and well-trained acupuncturist, acupuncture is one of the most beneficial forms of treatment in curing pain and underlying ailments. It is a safe procedure that has been found to be extremely effective. While it is mostly used in Asia, many westerners have started to adopt the use of acupuncture as either a last means in curing a problem or several times annually to make sure the body is working well. ​
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It is very rare to hear stories of any bad side effects from acupuncture. However, various conditions can call for necessary precautions and sometimes encourage a different approach.

​Precautions must be taken if the patient is pregnant, since acupuncture cannot be performed on the lumbosacral or abdominal region during this time. They will also not receive treatment to areas that affect the uterus. The same goes for women who are currently experiencing menstruation.


Before an acupuncturist begins there is always a time to consult and find out what the problem is and what can be improved in the body. Acupuncturists are told not to treat patients that are too full of food, hungry, overly tired, intoxicated and overly anxious or nervous. Patients that have weaker bodies due to complications are given a softer treatment, which involves more gentle needlework and application. 

If you have a history of blood coagulation, random bleeding or hemorrhages then the acupuncturist will suggest acupressure instead of needle usage.

Acupuncture is not to be performed in parts that are infected and scarred or places that have tumors or ulcers. It is the acupuncturist’s job to know the exact angle and depth required for the needle at different spots, especially when it comes to areas of the neck, eyes, back and chest, as well as anywhere near major blood vessels or major organs. 


During the session, the acupuncturist will insert individual needles to specific points in the body and will twist or turn the needle to create feelings ranging from tension to numbness to heaviness. After each area reaches the desired feeling, the patient will have to rest for a while with the needles sitting in the skin. It is common for patients to have a nap and wake up rejuvenated, due to acupunctures significant effect on the nervous system.

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  • What is Acupuncture- Traditional Chinese Medicine healing method?
  • What is Acupressure and how it can help to maintain your wellbeing... 
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What is Acupuncture- Traditional Chinese Medicine healing method? (Introduction to Alternative Therapies- Natural Healing series)

12/15/2021

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Acupuncture is a method of Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, that has been around for more than 2,500 years. Acupuncture is said to help the body maintain its Chi balance and allow it to flow well through out body.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the reason for ailments is a problem with the flow. By applying pressure to specific points throughout the body by using a needle, the chi is released and therefore free to travel through its meridians, or channels. 
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The meridians are specifically linked to our vital organs and the points underneath the skin, where pressure is applied, are directly correlated to these organs. Acupuncture works because it encourages nerves that allow the body to relay information to the brain to stimulate further healing. It also encourages the release of endorphins, natural pain killers, and neurotransmitters. The hormonal system of our bodies is reliant on endorphins for proper functioning. 

This is perhaps why acupuncture is well-known and well-loved for healing pain in the pain, lowering P.M.S, helping with infertility and arthritis. Acupuncture also allows our entire body to relax and even helps moderate serotonin levels, which cause us to feel good. Depression is another disease that acupuncture has been found to help. Other benefits of acupuncture include the reduction of inflammation, reduced levels of pain, reduced muscle spams, better circulation and T-cell count.

While it is more often thought of as an Asian method, many western doctors have started to implement and learn acupuncture because of its amazing results. Dentists in the US have used acupuncture in order to ease patient’s anxiety levels. Acupuncture is known to lower levels of pain and help aid the problem instead of completely shut off sensations, such as with anesthetics. 

It is important to find a good practitioner for acupuncture that has the appropriate qualifications and practices in the best conditions in terms of hygiene and safety. Those who are not familiar with the practice tend to only go for acupuncture when it is something that they haven’t tried yet, whilst those who have experience with the procedure tend to go a few times a year in order to receive its re-balancing benefits. 

Continuous treatment with acupuncture can help increase health as well as energy. The most common types of problems acupuncturists deal with are conditions in which there is a lot of pain, such as with the back, shoulder, knee and neck. However, acupuncture is capable of treating a variety of other conditions as well.

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  • What is Tai Chi? How can you benefit from this natural method of wellbeing... ​
  • How ancient Japanese healing system of Shiatsu  can help you... 
  • What is iChing? - A spiritual divination method from ancient China
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How we can Heal with Magnets (Introduction to Alternative Therapies- Natural Healing series)

10/26/2021

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Magnetic Forces help the body to heal itself by stimulating the biochemistry of the body so natural healing can take place. It is simple to apply, effective and inexpensive.  

Magnetic Therapy i.e. use of magnets for cure has been a part of basic healing procedure since recorded history. Egyptian nobility and royalty were supposed to wear magnetic jewelry i.e. jewelry made of magnetic materials to preserve youth and beauty. African tribes have also been known to use magnetic ores in food preparations- it is only recently it has been “rediscovered” that, the magnetic fields can alter the flavor of some foods.
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​Magnets have been known for their healing properties and their use in prevention and cure has been noted in ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of the oldest medical book from the orient- “Chinese Yellow Emperor’s Book of Internal Medicine” written around 2000 B.C. has elaborate mention of the use of magnets in healing day to day ailments such as aches and pains.

​Magnetic Therapy has also been known in it’s use to cure paraplegia, rheumatism and arthritic limb swellings by eating certain potent magnetic ores. Orient has always used magnets along with other traditional therapies such as acupuncture and acupressure.


Within the western world, Aristotle noted around 300 B.C. the many uses of magnets in healing therapies. In 100 A.D. Pliny, a younger Greek physician wrote about the uses of magnets in healing eye diseases. Galen, a third century Roman physician, observed that magnets could also help in constipation when placed correctly over the abdomen and colon area. In 400 A.D. first known use of magnetic jewelry in the form of a necklace of noted for healing. Thus there are numerous noted mentions in recorded medical history of the use of magnetic therapy- particularly for subsiding chronic pain.

It was only in the early 1800s that magnetic therapy came under the ridicule of the Western Medicine methodologies. But recently since the mid 1900s, much research has been done and various clinical studies have been carried out in Japan, Canada, old Soviet Union and many other countries in the use of magnets in subsiding chronic pain and healing certain other common ailments such as insomnia, stress, arthritis, kidney problems etc.

Magnetic Therapy is a well-advanced accepted mode of healing in Japan China, India, Australia and Germany. It’s use in USA has been slow due to lack of knowledge, research and understanding of this force and the “how-s” and “why-s” of healing.

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What is Acupressure and how it can help to maintain your wellbeing... (Introduction to Alternative Therapies- Natural Healing series)

9/19/2021

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Acupressure is a method of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has roots from thousands of years ago. There are mentions and detailed usages of Acupressure in Ayurveda, which has an even more ancient history. It involves the use of fingers to apply pressure on precise parts of the body and is said to be even better at stimulating body parts than Acupuncture (which uses needles). 

Acupressure in Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on the theory of five elements and various energy meridians/ channels within our body.

TCM sees our body as a complete system that is completely connected. Chi is a type of force that is believed to connect and flow through our entire body through routes that are called “meridians”. We have twelve main meridians in our body and they are named after the organ that they are linked with. The meridians include the lung, spleen, heart, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, kidney, bladder, liver, triple warmer, gallbladder and pericardium meridian. 
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The two important things to understand about chi are that they are made up of Yin and Yang. These energies are said to work in correlation but are entirely opposing forces. It is said that yin and yang are working in the best balance when the body is performing at its optimal level. However, when the body is corrupt, they are considered to be unstable and are the reason the body reacts in illnesses or other symptoms. Acupressure is believed to fix the body’s yin and yang imbalance.

Since in acupressure, we apply pressure to specific energy points on our body, it can easily be used as a simple self-healing technique.

Since acupressure involved applied pressure by using the hands, it is often used as a method to treat oneself as well. The benefits of receiving acupressure include relief of stress, relaxation in the body and mind, improved circulation of the blood, stimulating the body’s response to removing toxins, improved levels of energy, reduced pains during labor, alleviation of aches in the head, shoulder or neck, encouraging healing in the body (such as with injuries) and a great feeling within one’s body. 

The key benefit of receiving acupressure treatment is: stress-relief and a feeling of joyful relaxation and well-being.

Acupressure also helps with improving circulation, elevating energy levels within our body, reducing aches and pains along with encouraging health and healing, by vitalizing body's intrinsic healing abilities.

The reason acupressure works is because the stress of the fingers at the specific points encourages the body to work better at helping these points recover, such as by encouraging blood circulation and relieving tension in the muscle. Acupressure can be used when one already has a problem but it is great method for prevention as well. Just to get an idea of how in sync our body is to our vital organs, imagine that there are at least 800 points that run through the meridians that play a role in effecting the organ it is related to. 

Acupressure can be a great preventative and healing technique, particularly to help balance our body and address chronic issues and problems.   Even though it is a method of TCM, many of those in western medicine have been trying to see how it translates to modern medicine and have found that it can encourage endorphins in the body. 

Acupressure is a Body Work healing method from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that has roots from thousands of years ago.   There are mentions and detailed usages of Acupressure in Ayurveda, which has an even more ancient history.   It involves applying pressure to special energy points (called acupressure points) on the body. There are hundreds of acupressure points on our body which belong to the 12 major energy meridian lines, which in turn connect to all our vital organs.

During an acupressure session, one typically lies fully clothed on a soft massage table. The practitioner then gently presses on acupressure points with their fingers, palms, elbows or special tools.

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  • What is Tai Chi? How can you benefit from this natural method of wellbeing... ​
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Here are some of the most powerful hidden benefits of Magnetic Bracelets...

4/27/2021

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​Magnetic bracelets are believed to enhance blood circulation. The iron content in the blood cells gets influenced by the magnetic field produced by these magnets. This eventually balances proper blood circulation, which in turn helps to relieve muscle pain and stiffness.

This healing effect has proven to be a miracle for patients of arthritis and other chronic pain conditions.   Most people agree that magnetic bracelets have helped them by reducing their pain and suffering, though how this reduction is exactly brought about is still a mystery! 
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Magnet bracelets have also shown their healing effect in relaxing brain muscles. They seem to restore our body's natural energy field. One can use magnetic therapy to address daily stress as well as tension and for an overall sense of relaxed wellbeing.

When it comes to physical treatment using magnetic substances, Gemstone Healers & Crystal Therapists have used hematite, which is a natural iron ore. It is believed to encourage absorption of iron, which in turn helps to maintain proper oxygen supply into the body and aids with smoother blood flow. Hence it is believed that Hematite can offer a sort-of ‘shield’ from emotional stress and negative energies. 

In addition, researchers suggest that wearing a magnetic bracelet with the negative pole facing the wrist benefits the wearer by balancing their blood pH. This is supposed to discourage growth of microorganisms, increase blood oxygenation as well as help with reducing free radicals in the blood stream. Because of this, the researchers believe that wearing a magnetic bracelet can help one to stay calm and feel relaxed.

As per the studies conducted on around 194 patients suffering from osteoarthritis affecting their knee and hip, it was found that their pain was reduced by using standard magnetic bracelets.
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The best part of wearing a magnetic bracelet is that even though it provides all these healing benefits, it does not feel like a ‘therapeutic aid’! From practical as well as aesthetic standpoint, it typically looks like a jewelry bracelet and so, one can obtain these helpful benefits while also making a unique fashion statement showcasing their natural lifestyle.

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Magnets have been known for their healing properties and their use in prevention and cure has been noted in ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). One of the oldest medical book from the orient- “Chinese Yellow Emperor’s Book of Internal Medicine” written around 2000 B.C. has elaborate mention of the use of magnets in healing day to day ailments such as aches and pains. 

​​This book discusses use of Magnets for healing- for relieving pain, it's benefits and possible side effects along with some of the more noted medical use of magnets in Trans Cranial Magnetic Stimulation and Bio Electromagnetism.
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What is Tai Chi? How can you benefit from this natural method of wellbeing...  (Introduction to Alternative Therapies- Natural Healing series)

3/16/2021

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​Tai chi is an exercise used to calm the mind and strengthen he body. It is known for having many good benefits for our health and mind. Tai chi is a flowing type of movement and has been found to help with various ailments, as well as lower levels of stress. Many refer to tai chi as a form of moving meditation due to its fluid and calming nature. 

It started out in ancient China and is executed by using slow, controlled movements that merge from pose to pose. The idea is to have the body in a constant state of motion, albeit at a gradual pace. Tai chi is considered a form of exercise as well as a great stretching technique. There are several styles of tai chi, which vary in styles and philosophies. Some types of tai chi are more specifically used for martial arts development while others can be for general wellbeing. 
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Because tai chi is made up of soft and flowing movements, it is considered an exercise with very little impact and therefore does not put much stress on areas such as the joints and muscles. This is excellent for people of all ages with varying levels of fitness since it can be performed by practically anyone. Many older people enjoy taking up tai chi because it provides a soft exercise yet keeps the body active and healthy.
 
People that are limited to other kinds of exercises can generally participate in tai chi. However, it is best to check with your doctor just to make sure. The reason tai chi is so popular is that it shows results in improving general health. It is known to reduce levels of anxiety and stress and improve stamina, balance, flexibility, as well as give muscles more strength.
 
Those who perform tai chi on a regular basis tend to have better sleep, a stronger immune system, reduced pain of joints and reduced levels of blood pressure and cholesterol. Those who are interested in tai chi can find an instructor, who is qualified to teach, in order to receive the most benefits and avoid performing techniques in a harmful or uncomfortable manner.
 
Important aspects of tai chi include practicing the positions in their correct form and learning how to manage your breathing. While it is possible to learn these techniques with a DVD or book, it is much easier to join a class instead of monitoring yourself at the start and also avoids unnecessary injuries from performing positions in the wrong way. 
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What is Qigong? How can you benefit from this natural method of wellbeing...  (Introduction to Alternative Therapies- Natural Healing series)

3/15/2021

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​Qigong is an ancient Chinese method of using meditation, breathe, imagery and posture as a form of exercise. Despite its common comparison with tai chi, qigong is not actually used a form of self-defense but is more closely related to spiritual connection and healing. The reason they are often compared is because both qigong and tai chi have certain movements that are fluid and slow. 

The first part of the word, “qi” or chi, is what the Chinese refer to as the energy of life that makes up the entire universe and is part of us as well. The latter, “gong”, is the word for work, such as with any practice or skill that uses time and consistent training to develop and excel at. Qigong is the act of using certain methods to stimulate Qi, which helps with overall health and improves our quality of life. 
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Qigong is seen as a moderate form of exercise that leaves one feeling revitalized, due to its meditative state during the exercises. The two common types of Qigong include Nei Dan and Wai Dan. Nei Dan is more focused on the meditative aspect and uses imagery to tap into certain energies. Wai Dan requires greater concentration and incorporates more movement. 

Qigong teaches its beginners in stages. The first stage is to learn the technique of combining movement with proper breathing. The movements are practiced in sets, just like with tai chi, until the point that each move is refined. After learning the proper movement, energy is incorporated into the movements through a method known as “moving meditation.”

Many stances during the various qigong movements require one to hold a pose for a significant amount of time, similarly to yoga. These held poses are meant to increase limb strength and promote the flow of energy through a method called “still meditation.”

Another form of qigong meditation is called “sitting meditation.” This allows us to focus completely on the inner workings of the mind, body and breath. A popular addition of qigong is to incorporate visuals into each of the meditations. This allows us to see the energy in a visual way, instead of solely feeling it. 

Just like other forms of meditation, qigong combines these various methods in order to reduce stress, create a healthier body, increase the productivity of the immune system, aid in digestion and restore a tranquil state of the mind and body.
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