What are acupuncture points?
The birthplace of this technique is considered to be Ancient China,It dates back several thousand years. Acupuncture arose thanks to many years of experience, which showed that when certain areas of the skin are irritated, changes in the course of the disease occur, pain decreases, and the patient's well-being improves. These small zones on the surface of the human body are called biologically active points or acupuncture points. Centuries of studying the connection of these zones with the internal organs of a person and their reaction to external irritation allowed ancient healers to define them as "windows" for the absorption or release of energy by the body, which flows along the meridians located on the human body and helps to normalize the circulation of energy in it. Meridians cross the human body, uniting areas of the central nervous system, the surface of the skin and internal organs. Through them, energy rises to the surface of the body, to biologically active zones, which are determined by nerve nodes. If all organs are healthy, circulation is stable, but if there is a disease, normal energy circulation is blocked and a person begins to experience discomfort, the body gets sick. There are about 600 acupuncture points in the human body, which are located along the energy meridians. There are unpaired and paired meridians, Yang and Yin in the human body. Yin symbolizes the feminine, negative, dark principle. Yang is the light, positive, active, masculine principle. Yin energy moves inside the body, Yang - from the outside. If the energy balance between the meridians is disturbed, diseases occur in the human body. The main meridians of Yin energy are two abdominal trunks and nerve chains located along the inner and outer surfaces of the legs and arms. An effective Eastern health system is aimed at cleansing the body's energy channels, maintaining energy balance and properly supplying energy to all organs, which helps to avoid diseases or get rid of them. The biologically active zone is outwardly almost indistinguishable from the surrounding skin and is determined by pain when pressed. Only under a microscope can one determine the accumulation of various nerve endings in these places. A more reliable way to find such points is to apply a weak direct current, which increases sharply in places of reduced electrocutaneous resistance. As scientists have found out, electrocutaneous resistance depends on the condition of not only the skin, but also the organ associated with it. This discovery is the basis for electrodiagnostics. When one of the meridian points is affected, the indicators on the entire meridian change, which indicates a connection between them. By irritating a biologically active point, the body's reflex mechanism is activated, promoting the recovery of the diseased organ. All types of impact on acupuncture zones lead to the release of endorphins, endogenous opiates into the blood, which stimulates metabolic processes in the body, leading to its recovery.
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Types of acupuncture such as acupuncture,Acupuncture, acupuncture reflexology, are combined by the method of influencing biologically active zones by introducing special metal needles. They are made of medical steel or silver or gold. Silver needles are best used for a soothing massage, while gold needles, on the contrary, are capable of activating processes in the body. There are two methods of influencing biologically active points. Inhibitory - to relieve pain and stimulating - for sluggish organ function, weakened immunity, intestinal atony, etc. The stimulating massage is done for a minute, more actively, 6-8 points are massaged in one session, it is advisable to add rotational movements with a finger for a deeper effect on the point. Reddening of the skin at the site of the massage indicates that the procedure was performed correctly. Needles are inserted into biologically active points either by a quick prick, or by slow rotation, or by combining these two methods. Unpleasant sensations after inserting the needle indicate that the point for therapeutic massage has been chosen correctly. On average, 2-4 needles are inserted for 5-10-20 minutes, the course of treatment is 10-15 sessions every day. Then you need to take a break for 10-15 days and, if necessary, repeat the course. The positive result from these procedures occurs as a result of stimulation of biologically active points, which regulates the functioning of the nervous system, nutrition of organs, metabolism, and hormone production. Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of neuralgia, inflammation of the facial nerve, radiculitis, epilepsy, neurasthenia, secretory, trophic disorders, stomach ulcers, colitis, bronchial asthma and other serious diseases. Acupressure with fingers is not inferior in effectiveness to acupuncture, but is safer if the doctor is not highly qualified. The point is massaged with the pad of 1-3 fingers placed vertically. Having placed the finger, slowly press on the point. When the point is accurately determined by pain, circular rotations are made with the finger together with the skin for 5 seconds. Then tap the point and again make circular movements for 30 seconds. During the massage, a feeling of aching, warmth, distension, and the passage of electric current may appear, which indicates that the point has been correctly selected and that it is being affected.
Auriculotherapy - stimulation of the body through the ears
There are places on the human body that arewhich are located biologically active points of almost the entire body. These are the feet and ears. Acupuncture points of the ear are called auricular. There are 130 points on the auricle, stimulating which can cure chronic diseases, relieve pain, and improve well-being. The following points are actively used on the auricle: 15, associated with muscles, sense organs, internal organs, and 15 for a comprehensive effect on the entire body, bringing it to a balanced and rhythmic state. The auricles are always easily accessible, have a clear connection with organs and systems, which ensures the effectiveness of treatment. The auricle in its appearance resembles an embryo, and the location of acupuncture points on it also corresponds to this analogy. The head of the embryo lies on the earlobe. The organs of the abdominal and thoracic cavity lie in the deep part of the auricle, the thoracic - below, the abdominal - above. The hand points are located at the back of the auricle, the feet - at the top, in the center - the spine points. The points are palpated and massaged with a blunt object in the form of a stick with a spherical tip or with the fingers. If the point is found correctly, then after pressing a pale tubercle is formed, which will turn pink over time. The massage is done with the right hand, the fingers of the left hand are used as a support when pressing on the point on the back of the ear. During the massage, pain in the massaged points may occur, a burning sensation, warmth may appear. The pain will decrease as the organ recovers. Massaging the biologically active points of the ear clockwise helps to tone the body, counterclockwise - to relaxation.
