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Acupuncture has a history of more than 2,500 years and was in practice before the birth of Christ. Centuries of change and development has led to the increase of branches in the field of acupuncture. For more information please visit: http://www.familywellnessclinic.com/
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Different Types Of Acupuncture Practices Around The World http://www.familywellnessclinic.com/
Acupuncture has a history of more than 2,500 years and was in practice before the birth of Christ. Centuries of change and development has led to the increase of branches in the field of acupuncture. However, the core philosophy hasn’t changed and all the types of acupuncture mentioned below are aimed to cure the most difficult of ailments by correcting the Qi [energy essence or flow in the body] of the patient. Here are the well-known types of acupuncture practiced around the world.
1. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture – Unquestionably, the most used form of acupuncture and the original method from which other types are derived. However, this method is also practiced is different variations based on different schools of thought on the subject. The renowned health care institute www.familywellnessclinic.com offers the traditional Chinese acupuncture as well as some other types enabling the best integration of methods to heal the ailments.
2. Acupressure – In Acupressure, there won’t be any use of needles. Instead, the acupoints are stimulated with the help of massage techniques and applying pressure to certain places in the body. It is considered very safe and suggested for those who are not comfortable with needles pricking their body.
3. Trigger point acupuncture – According to Chinese medicinal investigations, the body has several trigger points which can help in healing the body when activated or healed. By targeting the trigger points an individual can drive out discomfort, spasm and pain. In Family Wellness Clinic, the treatment involves the use of needles to trigger these points and help the patient from pain.
4. Moxibustion– Moxais a herb that is known to heal the body of pains and has been in use for centuries as a herb. This herb is taken and placed on the acupuncture points and burned. It gives relieving effect to the patient and the muscular pains disappear. 5. Electro acupuncture – The needles are passed with negligible amounts of electricity while using them for treatment. Electro acupuncture is also known as PENS [Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation] and has been very effective with the recent scientific advancements.
6. Auricular Acupuncture – The main focus of the treatment will be the ear. The brain cells are stimulated with the help of needles or electricity pass through the ear lobes. The treatment is quite complicated and requires professionals who have done this for many years. 7. Cupping acupuncture – This method is gaining popularity and is considered the most safe acupuncture method ever invented. Cupping involves the use of cups to generate suction and stimulate the acupoints at desired locations. The work is still going on to make it more effective and as of now it is good for lower and mid-level ailments.
Apart from these seven types of acupuncture, there are some considerable variations like Japanese acupuncture and Korean acupuncture that are effective. The different types are suitable for different patients who have different ideas about the treatment. Although, the traditional Chinese method is the best amongst them, due to several reasons like fear of needles go for alternative methods. No matter what, as whole acupuncture techniques are the most wonderful alternative healing techniques that exist in the world.
