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Natural Cure for Insomnia – Acupuncture Drugless Therapy

A getting good night’s rest is one of the best pieces of health advice you can follow. But what if sleeping well is a challenge for you? When insomnia persists more than one or two nights and becomes chronic insomnia, most people turn to the use of sleep aids such as Trazadone or Ambien. While these pharmaceuticals can be effective for insomnia, they often develop into dependencies and can cause unwanted side-effects. Fortunately, chronic insomnia can be treated effectively with acupuncture! Acupuncture is a side-effect free, non-dependent, natural cure for insomnia!

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a form of Oriental Medicine treatment where needles are inserted into meridians on the body. The principle of acupuncture treatment is to adjust the flow of Qi, or energy, in these acupuncture meridians which can control aspects of our body’s functioning. Acupuncture is especially effective for insomnia, as it has a calming effect on our nervous system.

Why Can’t I Sleep Well?

There are many possible causes for your insomnia. The physiology of insomnia according to Oriental Medicine can be complex, but the simplest explanation is that good sleep requires two factors: proper transition of Yang and Yin energy with the change from day to night, and proper functioning of your blood to house your Spirit.

The Yang energy circulates through the Yang areas of your body during the day keeping your mind active. At night, this Yang energy should return to the Yin areas of your body, deeper and lower in your body. If the Yang energy stays in the Yang areas of your brain and eyes, these parts will continue to be energized and prevent you from falling asleep leading to insomnia.

In Chinese Acupuncture physiology, your Blood is the residence of the Spirit, or Shen. If the Blood cannot support the Shen at night, the Shen wanders upwards in your mind causing insomnia. The Blood is produced by the Spleen and stored by the Liver. If either of these organs is in disharmony, the quality of the Blood will be weak, and unable to house the Shen.

How Can Acupuncture Help Insomnia?

Let’s first look at the possible types of insomnia treated by acupuncture, and understand why they occur. Knowing what type of insomnia you are experiencing can help your Acupuncturist provide the most effective treatment for you.

·                                 I have difficultly falling asleep: The Yang Qi cannot enter the Yin areas of the body leading to insomnia.

·                                 I wake up often during the night: Internal heat is stuck in the body causing insomnia.

·                                 I wake up early and can’t go back to sleep: Poor lifestyle may have damaged your Kidney Yin energy. Heat from Kidney Deficiency is rising up causing insomnia.

·                                 I have excessive dreaming during sleep: The brain doesn’t quiet down and it is difficult to relax due to Liver deficiency Heat or Heart Fire causing insomnia.

·                                 I can’t sleep at all: Not enough Blood due to either Spleen or Liver deficiency causing insomnia.

When you receive an acupuncture treatment, your nervous system begins to calm down. The acupuncture needles are doing deep work by unraveling your subconscious stresses, balancing your Qi, and releasing the causes of your insomnia. You may even fall asleep on the treatment table.

You should sleep the best the first night after an acupuncture treatment; however, several days later symptoms of your insomnia may start to return. This is in indication that you should receive your acupuncture treatment for insomnia more frequently. It usually takes several acupuncture treatments per week, for several weeks to fully resolve chronic insomnia.

Cure Your Insomnia!

Insomnia is one of the top reasons people seek acupuncture. Often, patients come to an acupuncturist reporting insomnia because they are disconnected from other emotional issues they are facing. These repressed emotions can often surface as insomnia, anxiety, or mild depression. As the stresses of modern life take their toll, our minds can no longer relax and our sleep becomes disturbed.

If you are experiencing insomnia, don’t face another sleepless night. Find an Acupuncturist near you to help conquer your insomnia!

'Cupping' Takes The Pain Away

 

  Cupping is a form of alternative pain therapy 

 

 "There are two forms of cupping therapy,"  "Cupping therapy is a treatment in which the practitioner creates suction in a cup. And then applies that cup to the body, which then draws the skin up around the cup, under the cup."

 

 The traditional method uses fire , in this method we hold a cotton ball and wets it with alcohol. Then ignites the soaked cotton ball and places it in the cup.

 

"Fire cupping uses a flame to create suction in the cup – in this method you'll see a flame in the cup - and then, we'll apply the cup to the body." 

 

The skin gets sucked up and rises under the cup as blood rushes up. 

 

"Cupping brings fresh blood to the area ,  "So it tends to improve circulation. Most commonly, it's used for aches and pains of various types like cervical , knee pain , backache , cervical spondylosis etc.

"It feels a bit strange," the patient says ,  "Definitely doesn't hurt , it just feels like someone's pulling at your skin." 

"Cupping therapy is usually used as part of acupuncture or body work treatment. It's been part of Chinese medicine for over 2,500 years. Originally, animal horn was the original cup. The horn method is the original thing. Later on brass, ceramic, bamboo cups were used." 

 

It looks like something out of medieval alchemy ,  it is just an alternate method of treatment. 

 

"Fire cupping is the traditional, most effective method. Some practitioners choose to use the suction cup method, where you pump up the suction cup and that's it. Same kind of thing - just doesn't use flame." 

 

There are very few conditions in which cupping should not be used, such as high fever, skin disease or tendency to bleed easily. 

 

Each cupping session last about 10 to 15 minutes and it can be repeated, once the marks are cleared, until the problem is resolved .

 

 To get a treatment , seek a licensed acupuncturist.

 

Balance the Yin & Yang Energy - By OBCM

ACU OBCM- OXYGEN AND BLOOD CIRCULATION MACHINE    

A set of scientific experiments undertaken by the development centre of Chinese heart blood vessels magazine show that after standing on the high frequency helix surge instrument for 15 minutes, the speed of blood circulation of the feet increase by 130% and the speed of blood circulation in crura artery increase by 54.5%.

OBCM- Oxygen & Blood Circulation Machine :

(A) Quickly improve your Blood Circulation,
(B) Prevent the high and low blood pressure, Removes Lactic acid & Uric acid.
(C) Relax tiredness, improve insomnia.
(D) Ease pains in the shoulder, neck, waist and improve the phenomenon of cool hands and feet and anesthesia.
(E) Get rid of arthrosis rheumatism and nerves shrink.
(F) Frees up tight joints and organs.
(G) Improve the chronic disease such as : diabetes, lung bronchitis.
(H) Balances the Yin & Yang energy.
(I) Presses all reflex points.
(J) Removes blockages from channels & blood vessels.
(K) Relaxes the muscles.

A set of scientific experiments undertaken by the development centre of Chinese heart blood vessels magazine show that after standing on the high frequency helix surge instrument for 15 minutes, the speed of blood circulation of the feet increase by 130% and the speed of blood circulation in crura artery increase by 54.5%, for another people who suffer from high blood pressure, their shrinking blood pressure decrease by 11.7% (18.1 mmHg), stretching blood pressure also decrease accordingly.

BENEFIT of OBCM :

8 Improves blood circulation 8 Removes Lactic acid & Uric acid 8Frees up tight joints and organs 8 Balance the Yin & Yang Energy 8 Provides sufficient oxygen by improving the blood circulation to the organs 8 Presses all reflex points 8Eliminates toxins 8 removes blockages from channels & blood vessells, Relaxes the muscles.

BASED ON :

8 Acupressure (Reflexology) 8 Body's blood circulation Massage/Vibration 8 Magnetic Therapy 8 Metallic Therapy 8 Infrared Ray



Treating Depression with Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Depression Treating Depression with Acupuncture Researchers concluded that acupuncture is a very reliable and promising treatment mainly for the major depression in women. Actually Depression is very common in India and it is one of the mostly reported medical reasonings. In that case many patients are not getting proper treatments so they give up at very early stages. After recovery from it, many are not able to cure it totally and so it is suggested that there should be some alternative treatment available for depression other than psychotherapy and medication. For the depression treatment one can go for the electro acupuncture, it actually involves the application of a small electrical current through acupuncture needles and nothing else. Most of the researchers have concluded that acupuncture is more effective for mild depression and for depression related to a chronic medical illness. Acupuncture is one of the natural as well as safe way to treat the depression. Anxiety and Stress are the main depression that has been caused mainly due to the chemical imbalances in the brain. For this the conventional treatments include anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleeping pills mostly. But the common side effects of these kinds of drugs are blurred vision, headache, drowsiness, low libido, and many like these. Acupuncture helps in a natural way for stimulating the central nervous system and increasing the production of naturally occurring chemicals in the body like endorphins and enkephalins, which are responsible for a person's mood and feeling of well being etc. Acupuncture treatment is mainly based on the increasing or balancing the life energy, which is regulating emotional, mental, and physical balance of the body. So depression, anxiety and stress occur by abnormal emotions, which reduce the normal flow of life energy. In China, it is believed that medicine governs the emotions of an individual. They believe that the body as well as the mind is a real part of the same functional system. Acupuncture method actually helps the body and mind and balances emotional distress in a natural way successfully as it promotes the body's natural healing abilities. Acupuncture Helps in a Natural Way Acupuncture never separates the mind and body but it treats both the physical and mental symptoms of conditions at the same time It enhances the health of anyone with conditions caused by drug side effects It helps by reducing or eliminating the need for medication and its inherent side effects It emphasizes prevention and health maintenance by a balance diet Acupunctures Additional Benefits Acupuncture helps by balancing the hormones in the body responsible for the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual conditions of the body and mind. It helps to create emotional balance, calmed the body and mind It improves the overall health and well-being It improves mental conditions and enhanced concentration It also reduces pain and muscle tension Enriched sleep It helps to feel positive about self, more interest in life It increases energy by regular exercise It improves ability to handle changes and problems in life easily It also reduces eating disorders

Acupuncture and Menopause:-

 Creating Physical and Emotional Health with Acupuncture

With its close understanding of the female body, Acupuncture has always addressed the special needs of women throughout their lives. Menopause, in particular, is an area in which Acupuncture Therapy shines. Acupuncture Therapy have the ability to detect energetic changes that occur in the body and quickly relieve uncomfortable symptoms that accompany the onset of menopause.

What is Menopause?

Menopause is a transitional period marking the cessation of ovulation in a woman’s body. Most women stop menstruating between the ages of 48 and 52, but symptoms can begin as early as 35. Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and are brought on as our bodies try to adapt to decreasing amounts of estrogen. Symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, fatigue, mood swings, memory loss, vaginal dryness, headaches, joint pain, and weight gain.

From an Eastern Perspective

According to Acupuncture Therapy, menopause occurs when a woman’s body begins to preserve blood and energy in order to sustain her. The kidney is the organ system in Acupuncture Therapy that is viewed as the root of reproduction, vitality and longevity. Menopause signifies the depletion of the fertility essence stored within the kidneys. Blood and essence from the kidneys are conserved and cycled through the body to nourish the woman’s spirit and extend her longevity. Thus, in Acupuncture Therapy, menopause is seen as true change in life from mother to enlightened and wise being.

Treating Menopause with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Few areas of women’s health stir up as much confusion and debate as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), which is normally started when the first symptoms of menopause appear. While HRT may alleviate hot flashes and prevent osteoporosis, they may also increase the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, and have a number of significant side-effects. But HRT isn’t the only solution, Acupuncture Therapy has long recognized that health and vitality can be sustained over a woman’s lifetime by restoring balance within the body and supporting the natural production of essential hormones.

Acupuncture Points for Menopause
    
While many different acupuncture points are used, depending on your specific symptoms and the state of your overall health . Acupuncture Points helps in  strengthening  the spleen, resolves damp, promotes the smooth flow of Qi, strengthens the kidneys, nourishes blood and yin, benefits urination, regulates uterus and menstruation, moves and cools blood, relieves pain and calms the mind .Acupuncture point helps clear the spirit and rebalances the yin and yang elements of the body.

Study on Acupuncture for Hot Flashes
    
Acupuncture Therapy reduces nighttime hot flashes caused by menopause, according to a study published in the journal, Fertility and Sterility.

Researchers found that seven weeks of acupuncture treatment reduced the severity of nighttime hot flashes by twenty-eight percent among menopausal women compared with a six percent decrease among women who had a sham acupuncture treatment.

The effects of acupuncture vs. a sham acupuncture treatment on the severity and frequency of nighttime hot flashes were compared. Taking part in the study were twenty-nine menopausal women experiencing at least seven moderate to severe hot flashes per day.

All of the women underwent nine treatments from trained acupuncturists in sessions over seven weeks. Twelve of the women received real acupuncture using points selected to target hot flashes and sleepiness. The rest of the women received a sham acupuncture treatment using non-penetrating needles at random acupuncture channel points.

Throughout the study, the women reported the number and severity of their hot flashes. The results showed that nighttime hot flash severity decreased significantly (twenty-eight percent) among the women who received acupuncture vs. a six percent drop among the women who got the sham treatment. However, they did not see a similar finding in the frequency of nighttime hot flashes between the two groups.

Researchers and  their colleagues say the results suggest acupuncture deserves further study as an alternative treatment for menopausal hot flashes.

With support from Acupuncture Therapy, menopause can be a time of a revival of vital energy and an opportunity for personal growth. Acupuncture Therapy eliminates stress, tension and anxiety or learn techniques to cope with stress so that you can diminish the effects that it has on your body and mind.

Please call with any questions or to schedule a consultation.
 

                  Arthritis Is Cured By Acupuncture

Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases and is the leading cause of disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Indians (an estimated 70 million people) is affected.


For most people arthritis pain and inflammation cannot be avoided as the body ages. In fact, most people over the age of 50 show some signs of arthritis. Joints naturally degenerate over time. Fortunately, arthritis can often be managed by Acupuncture .


What is Arthritis?


Arthritis isn't just 1 disease; it's a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While these 2 forms of arthritis have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body, they often share a common symptom—persistent joint pain.


Osteoarthritis(OA) is the most common form of arthritis in India, affecting an estimated 21 million adults. OA begins with the breakdown of joint cartilage, resulting in pain and stiffness.
OA commonly affects the joints of the fingers, knees, hips, and spine. Other joints affected less frequently include the wrists, elbows, shoulders, and ankles. When OA is found in a less frequently affected joint, there is usually a history of injury or unusual stress to that joint. Work-related repetitive injury and physical trauma may contribute to the development of OA. If you have a strenuous job that requires repetitive bending, kneeling, or squatting, for example, you may be at high risk for OA of the knee.


Rheumatoid arthritis(RA) can affect many different joints and, in some people, other parts of the body as well, including the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium, can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can last a long time and can be a disease of flares (active symptoms) and remissions (few to no symptoms).


Diagnosis and Treatment of Arthritis with Acupuncture


According to Chinese medical theory, arthritis arises when the cyclical flow of Qi in the meridians becomes blocked. This blockage is called, "bi" type pain and is widely in studies and successfully treated using by acupuncture .
Acupuncture have been found to be extremely effective at treating the pain and inflammation associated with all types of arthritis. The acupuncture points that are used depend on if the blockage of Qi (arthritis) is caused by the pathogen wind, cold, damp or damp-heat.
Traditional Chinese Medicine does not recognize arthritis as one particular syndrome. Instead, it aims to treat the specific symptoms that are unique to each individual using a variety of techniques such as acupuncture,  to restore imbalances found in the body. Therefore, if 10 patients are treated with ACUPUNCTURE for joint pain, each of these 10 patients will receive a unique, customized treatment with different acupuncture points .


Your acupuncturist will examine you, take a look at the onset of your condition and learn your signs and symptoms to determine your Chinese diagnosis and choose the appropriate acupuncture points and treatment plan.


The Acupuncture Treatment


Acupuncture points to treat Arthritis are located all over the body, not just directly over the affected area. During the acupuncture treatment, tiny needles could be placed along your legs, arms, shoulders, and perhaps even your little toe!


There seems to be little sensitivity to the insertion of acupuncture needles. They are so thin that several acupuncture needles can go into the middle of a hypodermic needle. Occasionally, there is a brief moment of discomfort as the needle penetrates the skin, but once the needles are in place, most people relax and even fall asleep for the duration of the treatment.


The length, number and frequency of treatments will vary. Typical treatments last from five to 30 minutes, with the patient being treated one or two times a week. Some symptoms are relieved after the first treatment, while more severe or chronic ailments often require multiple treatments.