Acupuncture as a method of alternative medicine

Methods of action on biologically active points can be diverse. Leading among them is acupuncture( acupuncture).This method assumes the use of special needles made of surgical steel, platinum, gold, and silver, the length of which is from 1 to 12 cm, to affect the BAP. The needles must not be chipped or chipped. The main requirement is the sterility of tools.

This can be done at home by washing the needles with calcium hypochlorite solution, rinsing with water and immersing for 40-50 minutes. To a solution of hydrogen peroxide. After processing, the needles are removed with sterile tweezers and placed on a sterile cloth until completely dry. The shape of the needles can be different( piciform, lanceolate, etc.).At home, the needles with rounded ends are most often used.

Of course, one knowledge of the location of BAP for acupuncture is not enough. You should learn basic techniques from a specialist. Before doing acupuncture, the patient should be fully examined to clarify the diagnosis and choice of methods and points of exposure.

After all the preparatory procedures, it is necessary to achieve complete relaxation of the patient. Music, aromatherapy can come to the aid. The patient should be laid on a comfortable flat surface, the skin treated with ethyl alcohol. Reflexotherapist washes his hands with soap and wipes them with disinfectant solution.

The needle is usually inserted perpendicular to the surface. In some cases, the introduction at an angle of 40-60 degrees, if BAP is difficult to access. The depth of injection should not exceed 1 cm. Hold the needle with three fingers behind the upper, more thickened part. Allowed with insufficient depth of injection, easy tapping while moving. An injection by type of intramuscular injection is possible. The skin of the BAT area is folded, and the needle is inserted quickly, then with light rotational movements it moves to the desired depth. The correctness of the introduction should be indicated by the absence of pain. However, with the correct effect on BAP, the patient notes a slight raspiranie or numbness of the muscles, a slight discomfort, as from the action of electric current. The intensity of sensations decreases with recovery - from session to session. To remove the needle after the procedure is complete, you can either pinch the skin with your fingers and pull the needle out with a sharp movement, or gradually, with a slight rotation, pulling 2 mm., Stopping for a few seconds and then continuing.

The study of a map of biologically active points and energy meridians is of great importance, since there are a number of hazardous areas that should be avoided so as not to harm the body.

Points of the cardiac meridian are located symmetrically on the palms of the right and left hands. They are recommended to stimulate during the peak of the greatest activity - between 11 and 13 hours of the day.

On the inner part of the wrist in the natural depression between the two ligaments is the pei-guan point. It is used to lower blood pressure, relieve pain, normalize the frequency and rhythm of the heartbeat.

If you retreat 10 cm from the average wrist fold, then you can find the point of si-men. Stimulation of this point leads to anesthesia with exacerbation of gastritis, cardiac pain, tachycardia.

In the center of the palm, at the intersection of the lines from the middle and ring fingers to the wrist, is the Lao Shun point. Indications for its stimulation are the initial stages of atherosclerosis, hypertension, nasal bleeding associated with vascular weakness.

The point zhong-chun, located at the tip of the middle finger at 2 mm.from the nail, as well as the Lao Gong point, which can be found if you clench your hand in the fist( it is located in the middle between the middle and ring finger), are used in emergency conditions - heat stroke, respiratory failure, heart attack.

The point of the shao-hai located in the inner part of the ulnar fold is recommended to stimulate with insomnia, tachycardia, as well as during an exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis.

For the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, the effects on the points of the pulmonary meridian are applied.

In case of sore throat, sore throat, cough, it is recommended to stimulate the chi-chie point, located inside the elbow, along the edge of the ligament of the biceps brachii.

Runny nose, laryngitis, exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis are treated by acting on the point of the ly-tsue, which is located on the front side of the radius, slightly above the wrist line.

On the outer side of the ulnar fold, where the fold ends( if the arm is bent at the elbow), there is a show-san point, the stimulation of which is recommended for acute respiratory infections.

If the arm is bent at the elbow, then near the elbow joint in the indentation, you can find the point of the cui-chi, the effect on which is recommended in feverish conditions.

To the gastric meridian are points, the stimulation of which is used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the oral cavity.

On the jaw of the chewing muscle, above the angle of the lower jaw is the jia-ze point. The effect on it is used for stomatitis, toothache, inflammation of the gums( non-infectious nature).

If you put a hand on your knee, then under the tip of the little finger you can find the point of tszu-san-li. Stimulate it with constipation or diarrhea, gastritis with different acidity, stomach ulcer, prolonged hiccup.

In the zone of the meridian of the small intestine there are points responsible for the work, both digestive organs and some endocrine glands, they are also massaged in cases of brain disorders.

In the center of the tragus there is a point of ting-gun, which is stimulated with reduced vision, hearing impairment, and noise in the ears.

The dorsal side of the brush at the end of the fifth metacarpal bone is the van-gu point, the effect on which is recommended for dizziness, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.

In the zone of the meridian of the gallbladder, there are universal points.

At the back of the head at 3 cm above the edge of the hair growth is the point of feng-chi. Indications for stimulation of this point are chronic colds, dizziness, neurasthenia.

The yang-ling-quan point is located below the fibula edge by 20 mm., On the outside of the foot, in a small depression. It affects the cholecystitis, constipation.

The points of the zone and the transverse meridian are located on the surface of the foot.

In the center of the foot is a point of ju-chuan, which is stimulated by night incontinence of urine, dispersion, constipation.

Above the calcaneal hill, in the upper part of it, is the point of shui-chuan. Acupuncture in this area is indicated with spasms in the urinary and gall bladder, abnormalities in the work of the organs of the reproductive system.

On the inside of the leg, 50 mm.above the ankle joint, slightly with a backward shift, is the point of fu-lu, which is stimulated with swelling, hypertension.

In the zone of the anteroposterior and posterolateral meridians there are universal points.

If you tilt the head forward, then under the protruding tubercle on the back surface of the neck, you can find a depression in which the dajui point is located. On the vertex in the middle is the toe-hui point. Stimulation of these points is indicated for dizziness, cerebral circulation disorders, insomnia.

Contraindications to the use of acupuncture are severe disorders in the liver, urinary tract, pancreas, as well as mental illness, increased nervous excitability. Pregnant this procedure is also not recommended.