ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL CLINIC
HEALING SOUL
"Dear friend,
I pray that you may prosper in all things
and be in health, just as your soul prospers."
MOXIBUTION THERAPY
Moxibustion is an important treatment method in traditional Korean medicine, as widely known as acupuncture. It involves applying heat stimulation to specific acupoints or affected areas by burning herbs like mugwort or applying steam to treat illnesses. The heat and medicinal effects of the herbs penetrate through the meridians and acupuncture points, promoting the normal flow of qi and blood in the body. At Healing Soul Clinic, moxibustion is often used alongside acupuncture to enhance therapeutic effects. The main difference between acupuncture and moxibustion lies in the manipulation of qi. While acupuncture focuses on balancing and regulating the overall flow of energy, moxibustion emphasizes replenishing the body’s yang energy, or warm energy.
Moxibustion Treatment Methods and Effects
1. Applied directly to the affected area to eliminate the root cause of the disease.
2. Moxibustion can also be applied to areas like the epigastric region, the lower abdomen, or the back to promote the circulation of qi and blood through the meridians, boosting overall energy flow, enhancing immunity, and reducing fatigue. The epigastric region is particularly effective for digestive and gastrointestinal issues, while the lower abdomen is beneficial for women’s gynecological and urinary problems, and in men, it enhances vitality and helps treat prostate issues.
3. By replenishing warm energy, moxibustion is used for treating chronic or weakness-related illnesses.
4. It helps calm the mind and alleviate pent-up emotions.
In addition, moxibustion is beneficial for those with cold or numb hands and feet, assists with detoxification, fat breakdown, blood purification, stress reduction, insomnia, and improves concentration. It offers numerous health benefits for general wellness and disease prevention.
Precautions
Since moxibustion involves heat stimulation, caution is required to prevent burns and fire hazards. While the effects of moxibustion are extensive and effective, the methods and types of moxibustion vary, so it should be used according to a diagnosis from a licensed practitioner to avoid side effects. If performed by an inexperienced person, there is a risk of infection, scarring from burns, or even fire. Therefore, it is essential to seek professional guidance.
Types of moxibustion
CUPPING THERAPY
Dry Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a traditional method used in Oriental medicine, where a cup is placed on the skin and the air inside is removed to create a vacuum. This promotes blood circulation and helps eliminate toxins from the body. The aim is to improve energy flow and remove stagnated blood to relieve pain. Cupping effectively treats muscle pain, joint pain, and fatigue while accelerating the body’s natural healing process.
Scientifically, cupping expands peripheral blood vessels, increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, and aids in waste removal. After cupping therapy, the red marks left on the skin are a natural reaction and usually fade gradually within 1 to 2 weeks. The duration of these marks can vary depending on individual skin conditions and the intensity of the treatment.
Wet Cupping Therapy
Wet cupping is a form of traditional cupping therapy where small wounds are made on the skin before applying the cup. This process helps draw out stagnant blood, toxins, and fluids, promoting better blood circulation and reducing inflammation. Wet cupping is often used for chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and fatigue. However, the procedure requires careful hygiene to prevent infection, as it involves skin incisions. The duration and intensity of treatment vary based on the patient’s condition.
Fire Cupping Therapy
Traditional Korean fire cupping, uses ceramic cups to create negative pressure. This technique finds acupoints related to the affected areas and adheres the cups to the skin, improving blood circulation, removing phlegm and blood stasis, and purifying body fluids. The ceramic cups are heated to create a vacuum, providing strong suction and a warm, heavy sensation for a comforting massage effect. This therapy helps promote recovery and aids in disease treatment and prevention.
The underlying benefits:
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It promotes oxygen metabolism and overall metabolism in the bod
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It helps convert an acidic constitution into a healthier one.
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It aids in maintaining healthy skin.
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It assists in breaking down fats, contributing to weight loss.
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It purifies the fluids around the affected tissues and has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
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It stimulates the autonomic nervous system, aiding in digestion, bowel control, and sleep regulation.
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It is widely used to replenish vital energy and enhance natural healing abilities.
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It can help with headaches, hypertension, and menstrual pain.
Precautions:
Individuals who are severely weak, have sensitive skin, experience high fever or convulsions, have heart problems, are pregnant, or suffer from low blood pressure or extreme fatigue should avoid cupping therapy. Additionally, caution is advised for those who engage in intense exercise immediately before treatment or have diabetes and chronic illnesses. It is recommended to consult with a practitioner beforehand. For wet cupping, proper sanitation and hygiene are critical, so disposable cups are used and strict disinfection protocols are followed.
TENS
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
The Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) helps ease muscle pain and strengthens muscles by controlling stimuli in the neck, shoulders, waist, and calves at the right amount of strength and speed.
It is effective in calming nerves and promoting blood circulation to help relieve and recover from acute and chronic pain. It also is recently used as a treatment for obesity and weight loss by acting on fat cells (at a vibration rate of Hz-1 per second).
The main principle is the effective elimination of "pain." In other words, it has a pain-relieving effect. Pain is what you feel through the nerves in your body, and the nerves are connected to the brain. A stimulated nerve conjunctively stimulates the brain, in which the brain signals neurotransmitters that interpret pain.
On the contrary, natural substances that provide relief from pain are called endorphins and dynorphins, which are released when exposed to the low-frequency electro-acupuncture therapy that stimulates the brain through the nerves to get this material out.
Indications of use:
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Acute pain, chronic pain, muscle pain, neuralgia, postoperative pain, inflammatory pain, etc.
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It can be used for pain from almost all musculoskeletal disorders.
Desserts
TENS
FOOT SPA
The feet, also called the second heart, are where many bodily organs are connected. Here, there are meridians that control 63 parts of the body. Therefore, utilizing the foot bath continuously facilitates blood circulation and maintains overall healthy body functions. Many studies show that the circulatory system of the five intestines (connected at the feet) emit hormones that increase immunity as the temperature rises. When a steady foot bath is carried out, it releases wastes from the body through sweating, which improves skin texture and also helps with weight loss.
Furthermore, it is known to have an excellent effect on reducing mental stress and improving insomnia while reducing fatigue-related autonomic nervous system dysfunctions. Theories of oriental medicine also require warm feet with a cool head to meet the best conditions for smooth circulatory flow. The foot bath is patented with a yellow soil tread plate that utilizes far-infrared to create.
Example of uses are:
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For cold hands and feet
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To reduce swelling, especially in the lower extremities
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For difficulty falling asleep or for light-sleepers
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For easily fatigued individuals
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For unpleasant premenstrual symptoms
Drinks
With hot Herbal Tea