Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your
skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain,
inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.
The cups may be
made of Glass,
Bamboo,
Earthenware,
Silicone,
Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle
Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the
ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.
Traditional Chinese medical theory describes special acudata-points, or acupressure data-points, that lie along meridians, or channels, in your body. These are the same energy meridians and acudata-points as those targeted with acupuncture. It is believed that through these invisible channels flows vital energy -- or a life force called qi (ch'i). It is also believed that these 12 major meridians connect specific organs or networks of organs, organizing a system of communication throughout your body. The meridians begin at your fingertips, connect to your brain, and then connect to an organ associated with a certain meridian.
Acupressure practitioners use their fingers, palms, elbows or feet, or special devices to apply pressure to acudata-points on the body's meridians. Sometimes, acupressure also involves stretching or acupressure massage, as well as other methods.
During an acupressure session, you lie fully clothed on a soft massage table. The practitioner gently presses on acupressure data-points on your body. A session typically lasts about one hour. You may need several sessions for the best results.
The goal of acupressure or other types of Asian bodywork is to restore health and balance to the body's channels of energy and to regulate opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy). Some proponents claim acupressure not only treats the energy fields and body but also the mind, emotions, and spirit. Some even believe that therapists can transmit the vital energy (external qi) to another person.
Sujok Therapy is a healing methodology based on Acupressure and is a simple method that produces highly effective results. In Sujok therapy, the palm and foot represent all the active points in the body corresponding to all the organs or parts of the human body.
Benefits of Sujok Therapy:
In Sujok therapy, the palm and foot represent all the organs or meridians in the body. Su means hand while jok means foot. Sujok produces no side effects. This therapy is 100% safe, simple and easy to perform even by the patients. Since hands and feet are the locations of systems of active points corresponding to all organs and parts of the body, stimulation of these points produces a curative effect.
This method is universal. With the help of sujok, various kinds of illnesses can be treated. There is no need for any precautions to be taken during the treatment. Since the therapy is natural and curing only the natural forces in and around the body, It is also one of the safest therapies ever known.
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative
medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get
it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as
a type of deep-tissue massage.
The cups may be made of Glass,
Bamboo,
Earthenware,
Silicone,
Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle
Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the
ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.
What is Moxibustion?
Moxibustion is a TCM technique that involves burning of mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris), a small spongy herb, on
particular acupoints on the body to facilitate healing. Moxibustion “heat” therapy mainly helps to warm the
meridians, improve blood circulation, dispel cold and dampness, and strengthen the immune system. Scientific
reviews have reported an increase in red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets around the area of
treatment, effectively improving oxygen uptake by the cells of the body and driving the targeted systemic
functions. Many patients report a warm, soothing sensation during and after a session of moxibustion.
Typically, one course of treatment comprises of 12 sessions (20-30 minutes per session). The physician will advise according to each individual’s needs.
In massage therapy, a trained, certified medical
professional (massage therapist) manipulates the soft tissues of your body — muscle, connective tissue,
tendons, ligaments and skin. The massage therapist uses varying degrees of pressure and movement.
Massage
is generally considered part of integrative medicine. Medical centers are offering it more and more as a
treatment along with standard treatment. It may be used for a wide range of medical conditions.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
(TENS) is a therapy that uses low voltage electrical current to provide pain relief. A TENS unit consists of a
battery-powered device that delivers electrical impulses through electrodes placed on the surface of your
skin. The electrodes are placed at or near nerves where the pain is located or at trigger points.
How does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) work?
How does transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) work?
There are two theories about how transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) works. One theory
is that the electric current stimulates nerve cells that block the transmission of pain signals, modifying
your perception of pain. The other theory is that nerve stimulation raises the level of endorphins, which are
the body’s natural pain-killing chemical. The endorphins then block the perception of pain.