Monday, December 31, 2007

You need moxie to try moxibustion

Burning mugwort in moxibustion heat therapy is one of the oldest forms of Chinese traditional medicine and is used to stimulate the flow of Qi and maintain general health. It especially dispels cold and dampness. Today, indirect moxibustion involves burning a moxa stick an inch or more above the skin, or combining moxibustion with acupuncture. In this method, an acupuncture needle is inserted and heated by burning moxa - thus the heat is conducted through the needle into the body.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007

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Acupressure for Repetitive Strain - Acupressure is a traditional healing therapy that involves the application of finger pressure to specific acupuncture points on the body. Pressing on the various points is thought to promote circulation to the area, ease muscle tension and stimulate the body's inherent healing ability.

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