Acupuncture

Acupuncture – a set of the procedures directed to stimulation of certain points on a body by means of penetration into skin of metal needles. In the classical form the acupuncture is a characteristic component of traditional Chinese medicine, one of forms of alternative medicine and one of the oldest methods of treatment in the world. According to traditional Chinese medicine, stimulating certain points, the acupuncture corrects an imbalance in Qi's flow via the channels known as meridians.

Researches show that traditional forms of acupuncture are more effective, than placebo in simplification of some types of pain and postoperative nausea, and the last systematic researches confirmed that the acupuncture is also perspective option of treatment of sleep disorders, conditions of alarm and a depression.

There is general world consent which acupuncture admits rather safe if the procedure is carried out under control of the qualified practicians with use of sterile needles. Under such circumstances the acupuncture has very low risk of development of serious side effects.

Acupuncture origin history

Exact start date of use of acupuncture in ancient China it is not defined. The written sources belonging to a dynasty Shang in which the acupuncture is mentioned are dated for 1600-1100 B.C. In them it is specified that at that time the acupuncture practiced together with cauterization, and also has the sources in bloodletting and demonology. For the procedure the pointed stones Bian Shi and bone needles which were replaced with metal needles only in the 2nd century B.C. were used. After the practician of acupuncture extended from China to areas which are a part of Japan now, Korea, Vietnam and Taiwan, and in the 16th century the Portuguese missionaries delivered knowledge of acupuncture and on the West.

About 90 works on acupuncture were written in China between dynasties Han and Sung, and the emperor Renzong in 1023 ordered to build a bronze statue on which meridians and acupuncture points were represented.

Use of acupuncture

The general theory of acupuncture is based on premises that functions of an organism are regulated by the energy named by Qi who flows through a body. Disturbance of a power flow is the reason of diseases, and the acupuncture includes methods which purpose is correction of an imbalance in Qi's flow by stimulation of acupuncture points. The most widespread mechanism of stimulation of acupuncture points is penetration under skin of thin metal needles which manipulate manually or by means of electric stimulation.

The session of acupuncture begins with the patient's poll to make the diagnosis. In traditional Chinese medicine there are four diagnostic methods: survey, listening, poll and palpation. The acupuncture stimulates release of endorphines which render analgesic effect. Acupuncture leads to release of various chemicals of a brain which modulate the autonomic nervous system and influence a wide range of bodies and systems.

In clinical practice the acupuncture is very individualized and based on philosophy and an intuition, but not on controlled scientific research. The session of acupuncture lasts from 10 to 60 minutes, including diagnosis and treatment throughout one session. Needles used in the procedure have to be one-time and sterile, they differ on length from 13 to 130 mm.

According to reviews, the acupuncture helps suppression of chronic pain, postoperative pain, at nausea and vomiting, high blood pressure, to disposal of drug addiction, and also is effective in fight against excess weight.

Use of acupuncture for fight against excess weight is possible thanks to its ability to influence obesity hormones. According to reviews, the acupuncture reduces appetite, suppresses thirst for an objedaniye, raises a metabolism, improves digestion and regulates the hormones connected with obesity. The procedure of acupuncture for weight loss also strengthens functions of a liver – body which produces chemicals important for processing of nutrients and destruction of fats.

The procedure happens as follows:

• Qi's points are determined by control over weight – points of a stomach and endocrine system;
• Several tiny sterilized needles are inserted into these invisible canals, generating meridians and stimulating the centers which cause release of neurochemicals and hormones;
• Needles covered with a special tape remain on site within several days then patients delete them independently or during the next visit.

At the choice of acupuncture as the procedure for fight against excess weight it is necessary to find specialized institution where the licensed akupukturshchik who have not only education, but also many years of practice in this sphere work. It is better if the qualified acupuncturist has experience and in other fields of medicine.

The best result from acupuncture for weight loss is achieved, beginning from 10 courses of treatment within several weeks. The acupuncture for weight loss needs to be combined with a diet, the use of healthy food in combination with physical exercises.

Sou Jock acupuncture

Sou Jock in translation from Korean represents a combination of the words "sou" that means hands and "dzhok" – legs. Thus, sou Jock the acupuncture represents treatment of various diseases through the certain points located on palms of hands and feet. It is the instant and effective curing therapy applied without medicines and not having side effects.

Sou Jock acupuncture is the physical and metaphysical natural therapy helping at treatment of such diseases as:

• Arthritis;
• Bronchitis;
• Asthma;
• Spondylarthritis;
• Joint pain;
• Migraine;
• Hypertension;
• Sinusitis;
• Deafness;
• Paralysis.

Also the sou Jock acupuncture is applied at locks, obesity, diabetes, blood pressure and problems with a menstrual cycle.

Harm of acupuncture

As the procedure of acupuncture is based on penetration of needles into skin, there is a certain risk of infection with infections if not sterile or reusable needles are used. The number of the infectious diseases caused by holding a procedure of acupuncture, according to reviews includes bacterial infections and hepatitis B.

According to reviews, the acupuncture causes serious side effects extremely seldom, their number includes insignificant bleedings in places of an entrance of needles, hematomas, pain and dizzinesses.