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Moxibustion is a procedure that involves burning an herb called mugwort
over specific points on the body, helping to improve the circulation of
blood and Qi. It is often used as an adjunct to acupuncture but can also
be used as a standalone treatment. Moxibustion is an effective treatment
for a variety of conditions, arthritic pain being one common example.
Cupping is a therapy used mostly to stimulate the circulation of blood,
Qi and body fluids and also to expel pathogenic factors. A negative
pressure (vacuum) is created in a special glass cup when placed on the
surface of the skin, drawing (or suctioning) the skin into the cup where
blood and fluids are brought just below the surface. Either one cup can
be moved around to stimulate target areas, or several cups can be placed
and left on the surface of the skin for 20 minutes or so.
Tuina,
a traditional Chinese massage, is used to stimulate acupuncture points
along the channels of the body. The principles of Tuina include:
regulating internal organs, balancing Yin & Yang, dredging meridians,
relaxing muscles, promoting Qi circulation, and to dissolving adhesions.
Electroacupuncture is now a widely-used therapy among acupuncturists. A
low-intensity current is passed from the electroacupuncture device to
the acupuncture needles inserted into the skin. The main advantage of
electroacupuncture is to substitute hand manipulation of the needles and
to strengthen and produce a continuous level of stimulation. It can be
used for a broad variety of disorders, especially in conditions with
pain.
Used in ear acupuncture, tiny Vaccaria seeds are affixed to the ear with clear tape or plasters to provide continuous stimulation on ear acupuncture points for an extended period of time. They continue stimulating the acupuncture point long after leaving the practitioner’s office and thus are beneficial, to provide a few examples, for smoking cessation, appetite suppression, anxiety, and depression.