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Cauterization (Thermopuncture, Moxotherapy). Biological active points on the human body, responsible for organs for improving health, weight loss, treatment

Wormwood cigar, or moxa, has been used in Chinese medicine for a long time. It is used to treat a variety of diseases. The procedure of moxibustion with moxa is one of the most effective in China and is called ju therapy. This treatment method is based on the knowledge of oriental doctors about biologically active points and the unique properties of wormwood.

What are wormwood cigars?

A wormwood cigar is made from wormwood. This herb for ju-therapy was not chosen by chance, because the leaves of the plant, during the combustion process, create the temperature regime necessary to influence biologically active points of a person. It does not create sparks, which eliminates the possibility of burns. In addition to heat, moxa produces smoke, which has antibacterial properties and has a beneficial effect on the body. This procedure is carried out strictly according to indications, and it can be done by contacting any Chinese medicine center.

More about juju therapy

In Eastern medicine, there are several types of thermal effects on acupuncture points, including distant thermopuncture, which is carried out with a wormwood cigar. Here, the heat emitted by moxa is aimed at stimulating the bioactive points of the body. With this effect, the skin area heats up to 43-45 ° C, without causing a burn. Today, any Chinese medicine center is able to offer several types of moxotherapy.

Cauterization with a cigar is divided into contact and non-contact. In the first case, the smoldering end of the cigar interacts with the patient's skin. The procedure here is carried out both with and without scar formation. In the scarless method, smoldering moxa is placed on the surface of the dermis. If there is a slight burning sensation, the burning cigar is replaced with a new one. If cauterization is performed with the formation of a scar, then the moxa on the body burns completely, and after it local hyperemia remains. Upon completion of the procedure, the remaining ash is removed from the body, and the epidermis is lubricated with butter mixed with salt.

With the non-contact cauterization method, a slice of garlic or ginger is placed on the patient’s skin (in some cases, salt is added), and a smoldering cigar is placed on it. The gasket material is selected depending on the disease.

Moxibustion with moxa can also be carried out at a certain distance (3-5 cm) from the human body. Here, the active points are affected not only by pleasant heat, but also by combustion products. This treatment has a positive effect on the skin and muscle tissue.

Using the above methods, not only the “longevity point”, which can be found under the kneecap of both legs, is cauterized, but also other biologically active areas of the body. Acupuncture points are determined by a doctor using palpation. They feel the most intense pulsation and pain. They are located on the surface of the entire body (on the head, limbs, torso) and are responsible for the functioning of one or another organ.

Ancient Chinese medicine assumes that every disease is caused by a series of events, therefore, with this method of treatment, the cause of the disease is affected. First of all, immunity increases and the full functioning of all organs is restored.

Indications for the procedure

Wormwood cigar is used for diseases of “cold” and “deficiency”. Moxa is used for colds and to relieve pain in the abdomen, stomach and joints. They also treat ailments in the back and lower back. Thermopuncture helps relieve pain during menstruation, and is also useful in cases of inadequate functioning of the “qi” of the spleen and blood.

Cauterization with moxa is indicated for skin diseases and pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract. Wormwood cigar is prescribed by Chinese doctors for the gag reflex, diarrhea and arthritis. Ju therapy helps with tuberculosis and the presence of pulmonary nodes. Sometimes cauterization is also performed after sunstroke, especially if it is accompanied by loss of consciousness.

There are many indications for performing this measure, and only a specialist can decide whether the procedure should be performed, based on the condition of the body, the degree of development of the disease and the presence of contraindications.

Burning with wormwood cigars: contraindications

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to resort to distant thermopuncture. Thus, the patient’s fever and fever are contraindications to the procedure. In this situation, the urine turns a deep yellow color and the stool becomes excessively dry. There is a rapid pulse, and the tongue becomes bright red with a yellow coating. The procedure is not performed in the presence of acute inflammation and poisoning.

Do not burn with wormwood cigarettes on the head, in the area of ​​the nose and eyes, in places where fresh wounds, scars and other injuries appear. Do not use moxa in the area of ​​lymph nodes and on sunmiga points. The procedure is prohibited for people with high blood pressure and pregnant women in the abdominal area. Cauterization is contraindicated for persons with blood and vascular diseases, or with hot bile. This technique cannot be used if the functioning of the sensory organs is impaired.

If the event is carried out using a wick, then it is positioned in such a way that it does not roll off and burn the patient. When using ginger or garlic, the wick should not burn for long to avoid causing a blister on the body.

When performing juju therapy, specialists look at the weather. Moxibustion with moxa is not done in wind, snow or rain. The ban on this event also applies to the 1st, 15th, 18th and 18th calendars. In addition, active points located on the right ribs are not cauterized in the fall, while on the left - in the spring. In summer, acupuncture points in the navel area should not be touched, and in winter, the lumbar region should not be treated.

If the cause of a person’s illness has not been established, then a trial session of juju therapy is performed. If your health worsens, no further procedures are performed.

Biologically active points

Moxibustion with wormwood cigars is carried out on two types of acupuncture points:

  • Areas that directly affect the disease. Painful sensations when pressed are observed in this area. They are located in the area of ​​arthritic lymph swirls on the bone tissue. This includes areas near wounds, malignant formations, swelling and various types of growths.
  • Biologically active points, the location of which only a doctor knows. As a rule, they are located in areas of circulation of the bile ducts, lymph, wind, blood and mucus.

A positive result directly depends on the point chosen for the procedure. The right place has a beneficial effect on the movement of blood and wind, helps eliminate and relieve tension, pain, helps strengthen memory, and improves mental functioning. Saturates the stomach, kidneys and the entire body with warmth. A positive effect is also observed in dead tissue.

According to Eastern science, the first vertebra, if you look at it according to the European scheme, it will be the seventh, is the point of the wind. If the wind is in the channel of life, then the patient may be bothered by headaches, rapid heartbeat, and arrhythmia. Confusion of thoughts, hysteria, trembling in the body, tinnitus, deafness, muteness and sleep disturbance are observed. The most beneficial effect is observed when this point is stimulated in old age.

The second vertebra, also called the bile point, is used in the treatment of jaundice. This area helps stabilize blood pressure, reduce the formation of bile and blood. Cauterizing this area is useful in the presence of a goiter.

The third vertebra is considered the mucus point. Its work is stimulated to treat diseases of the pulmonary system and heart. Cauterization of this area is indicated in case of poor mucus production, if nausea occurs and there is a malfunction of the stomach. Stimulate this point for nasal congestion and swelling.

Affects the functioning of the anterior lobes of the pulmonary apparatus. Activation of the point has a beneficial effect on “heavy” breathing, wet cough, and asthma. Stimulation of the point eliminates swelling that occurs due to unstable functioning of the pulmonary system.

The fifth vertebra affects the pathology of the posterior lobes of the pulmonary system, and the sixth is called the “vessel of life.” Stimulation of the seventh vertebra improves the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Next, in a certain sequence, are the points of the diaphragm, liver organ and spleen, as well as the active stomach, renal system, intestines, organs, both dense and hollow, bladder, menstruation and sperm.

Cauterization technique

Moxibustion therapy has been curing many diseases for many centuries. Wormwood cigars do not always consist of 100% wormwood; sometimes other medicinal plants are added to their composition. The basis of wormwood cigar therapy is the infrared rays emitted by the smoking end of the moxa. Their wavelength ranges from 1-5.5 microns, and the burning temperature of wormwood cigars fluctuates around 825 °C.

The first step is to prepare the wick or wormwood cigars for moxotherapy. Wormwood leaves are thoroughly dried and dust is removed from them. The remaining parts of the plant are rolled into the shape of cigars with a diameter of 2 cm and a length of 20 cm. If the treatment is carried out with a wormwood wick, then the dry grass is rolled into a small ball. What to choose for treatment - a wick or a cigar - is decided by the doctor, based on the patient’s health condition.

The “zu san li” point and other active zones are usually cauterized with moxa at a distance of 3-5 cm. At this time, the patient feels warm. If the procedure is performed with a wick, then it is placed directly on the skin and wait until the patient does not feel pain. One point is affected by only one wick or cigar. A layer of ginger (garlic or salt) is placed under them.

Cauterization with a wick has a greater therapeutic effect than the procedure performed with cigars.

Methods of remote moxibustion with moxa

Wormwood cigars have found their application in the treatment of many diseases. This procedure is aimed at stimulating thermoreceptors, which are located in a particularly sensitive area of ​​the skin.

Moxibustion is carried out using three methods. These are heat, pecking and ironing.

In turn, thermal cauterization can be carried out in several ways, these are:

  1. The wormwood cigar is located at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from the skin, where it is aged for 5 to 30 minutes. In this way, neuralgia, diseases of the dermis and pathologies of the digestive system are treated.
  2. A small hole is made in a piece of ginger 0.5 cm thick, the diameter of which is 0.5 cm. This plate is placed on the active point. The cigar is set on fire and removed at a distance of 1.5 cm from the ginger slice. If a burning sensation occurs, the moxa is removed from the body for about thirty seconds, and then the therapy continues. The signal for the end of the session is red and moist skin. This therapy treats diarrhea, arthritis, and vomiting.
  3. Cut a plate from a clove of garlic and place the smoldering cigar at a distance of 1.5 cm from it. The session is carried out until the skin becomes slightly red. This is how tuberculosis is treated.
  4. Fill the navel with table salt to the surface of the abdomen. Place a slice of ginger root on top. Perform a cauterization ritual over it at a distance of 1.5 cm. It is recommended for coma, diarrhea, strong gag reflex, sunstroke.

Ironing cauterization with a wormwood cigar is carried out directly above the diseased area of ​​the skin, at a distance of one centimeter from it. Session duration is up to 15 minutes. This method is safe and does not injure the skin. Prescribed for paralysis and diseases of the dermis.

Before performing pecking ju therapy, the patient must give a sign if they feel a tingling or burning sensation. When such symptoms appear, lift the cigar upward with the burning end for a couple of seconds, and then continue the procedure. The pug moves up and down during the session. The duration of the procedure is 2-5 minutes. With this method of cauterization, you can act on two points alternately, transferring the wormwood cigar from one active area to another.

About the benefits of using wormwood cigars

Moxibustion therapy has the most beneficial effects on the human body. During the session, the patient feels a slight pleasant warmth. As a result, blood circulation improves and lymph flow increases.

During the procedure, each bioactive point (including the longevity point) is purposefully stimulated, which has a positive effect on the vital channels. Energy and strength are activated. The functioning of internal organs is restored.

In addition, wormwood, when exposed to the body, emits not only heat, but also smoke, which has antiseptic properties, which is very useful for diseases of the skin and diseases of muscle tissue.

This procedure helps cure many diseases. These are pathologies of the nervous system, mental disorders, tumors, epilepsy, various wounds, as well as spinal impingement. Moxa is also effective in the treatment of gynecological diseases, as well as in cases of reproductive dysfunction.

Price

Moscow has become widespread. Cost of cauterization with wormwood cigarette in clinics:

  • "TAO" - 1200 rubles.
  • “Yellow Emperor” - 1600 rubles.
  • "ABC-medicine" - 540 rubles.
  • “Stolichnaya” - 1200 rubles.
  • “Amrita” - 500 rubles.
  • "BISS" -1200 rubles.
  • "Euromedservice" -1150 rubles.

Chinese medicine in Moscow is the cheapest in the clinical hospital of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; here, one cauterization procedure will cost the patient 330 rubles.

The topic of moxibustion is considered, as a rule, on seven points: indications for the use of moxibustion, contraindications, cones for moxibustion, places where moxibustion is performed, moxibustion technique, rehabilitation, the effect of moxibustion or the benefits of moxibustion.

The essence of moxibustion, moxa or heat puncture is the effect of heat on an acupuncture point. This is an ancient oriental method of treatment aimed at treating diseases, preventing them to improve immunity and overall health promotion.

Indications and contraindications. Cauterization is recommended in the presence of “a decrease in the warmth of the stomach, the formation of edema [tumors, gout, turbulence of lymph in the bones and joints of the extremities, external edema, pain, dizziness due to wind diseases, confusion, insanity, pain leading to fainting, disorders of limb movements due to diseases of the canals , lymphatic vessels and veins. In the absence of such [diseases], it is very useful for diseases of the wind and cold classes, which very often occur after abscesses [ulcers], empty heat and other hot diseases, and in addition - for diseases of the lymph. However, it should not be used. perform cauterization for diseases of hot bile, heat of blood, for [diseases] of the inputs of the sense organs, the channel of being in the perineum in men."

Collection and processing of edelweiss, making cones. Cauterization is carried out using special cones of different sizes, made from edelweiss and a certain amount of nettle. For various diseases, the size of the cauterization cone varies from the size of the “upper phalanx of the thumb” to the “size of a dry pea.” To make cones, the inflorescence of Edelweiss depleted and Edelweiss Palibina is used.

Currently, they mainly use wormwood or smokeless charcoal cigars. Exposure to a wormwood cigar causes a local increase in skin temperature to 43-45°C without causing a burn.

Dried, crushed wormwood leaves are used to make wormwood cigars. Wormwood is an essential oil plant that, when burned, produces a certain spectrum of infrared wavelengths. Coal cigars, as a rule, contain several components and have a long burning time.

The places where cauterization is performed are called "sang dmigs" in Tibetan. They are of two types: “sanmig”, in which pain is felt, i.e. tied to the disease itself, and additionally known to the doctor as “sanmig”.

The first are places of arthritic turbulence of lymph in the joints of bones, external tumors, edema; places in which pain is felt when pressure is applied, and relief is felt when pressure is removed; around swelling, growths, malignant wounds.

The second are places associated with the circulation channels of wind, bile, mucus, blood, and lymph.

Let's give an example. “The first vertebra is the “sunwind of the wind.” When the neck is bent, round protrusions become visible; cauterization is performed on the first such round bone. [This is the VII cervical vertebra.] Main indications: due to the entry of wind into the channel of life, [observed] confusion, madness , severe cardiac arrhythmia, trembling in the body, wind-induced muteness, insomnia, deafness, inability to turn the neck; [cauterization of this vertebra] is also useful for other diseases of the wind group.”

Cauterization technique. First, the poison should be removed from the patient’s body. “Poisons is a term for substances that are harmful to the body and life that enter [the body] with food.” Then the edelweiss cone is placed on the “sanmig” place of the back chosen by the doctor, having previously prepared this place. Rules have been developed for cauterization with one cone, several cones, and rules determining the duration of cauterization. Moreover, “if, for example, cauterization is performed on a “sanmig”, the heat should be felt from the front, and vice versa. The absence of pain at the cauterization site after the procedure is a sign that cauterization has brought great benefits.”

Rehabilitation. After cauterization, the remaining ash is not cleaned off, but is smeared on top with a mixture of butter and salt; it is not recommended to drink cold water and wine, etc. at night.

Benefits of cauterization.“If moxibustion is carried out in accordance with the method, it has a beneficial effect on the flow of wind and blood, “closing the mouth” of the channels, relieving pain, suppressing the wind, strengthening memory and mind, generating warmth in the stomach and body, digesting food, removing dead tissue from tumors, abscesses, old wounds, removing swelling, drawing out lymph, drying it out, etc.”


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Cauterization is contraindicated for all diseases of the heat of bile, blood diseases, as well as for disorders of the sensory organs and diseases of the vessels of the conductors of the white and red embryonic fluids of men and women, failure to comply with which threatens impotence and infertility.

Cauterization cannot be performed during windy weather, snowfall, rain, on days 1, 15, 18 and 22 of the lunar calendar. For three autumn months you cannot cauterize the points of the right ribs; three spring - left ribs; three summer ones are the navel points and three winter ones are the lumbar points.

There are 2 types of moxibustion points (san-mig).

1. Points where pain is felt, i.e. tied to the disease itself. These are the sites of arthritic swirls of lymph in the joints of the bones; places in which pain is felt when pressure is applied, and relief is felt when pressure is removed; around swelling, growths and malignant wounds.

2. Additional points known to the doctor. These are places associated with the circulation channels of wind, bile, mucus, blood and lymph.

Cauterization has a beneficial effect on the flow of wind and blood, closing the mouth of blood vessels, relieving pain, suppressing the wind, strengthening memory and mind, generating fiery warmth in the stomach, kidneys and body, removing dead cells and tissues from tumors, abscesses, old wounds, edema, stretching and desiccation of lymph, etc.

1 Tibetan vertebra(7 cervical according to the European scheme). Wind point. General point of shiatsu. Due to the entry of wind into the channel of life, confusion, poor memory, headache, rapid heartbeat, severe cardiac arrhythmia, insanity, hysteria, trembling in the body, stress, deafness, tinnitus, muteness, insomnia at night and drowsiness during the day, stiffness of the neck and other wind disorder diseases. Dry lips and loss of voice. Breathing problems. Loss of appetite. Heaviness and pain in the shoulders. Especially useful for older people.

2nd vertebra. Bile point. Cures cold bile. In particular, it is good for jaundice. Normalizes high blood pressure. Useful for the descent of heat into the body, the appearance of goiter and pathological increase in blood and bile.

3rd vertebra. Slime point. Treats cold mucus, lung and heart diseases associated with mucus disorder. Treats swelling. Mucus damage to the heart and lungs. Indigestion, nausea. Nasal congestion and dry tongue.

4 vertebra. Diseases of the anterior lobes of the lungs. Helps with asthma, difficulty breathing, cough with phlegm, excess phlegm, swelling of the face due to impaired lung function. Eliminates pain in the chest and upper body. Loss of the sense of taste in food. Eliminates old heat and periodic attacks of heat - hot flashes.

5 vertebra. Diseases of the posterior lobes of the lungs. Helps with bile in the lungs, cough with yellow sputum and smoker's bronchitis. Useful for congestion of the lungs, feverish conditions, insanity, vomiting, back pain and cramps of the limbs.

From 1 to 5 points They also use one side point, on the right and on the left, at a distance of two fingers from the central point. Starting from the 6th point, use two side points, which are 4 fingers apart from the central one.

6th vertebra. Vessel point of life. General point of shiatsu. Wind point. Good for depression, insomnia, headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, difficulty breathing, tachycardia, convulsions, delirium, insanity, memory loss and other mental disorders.

7th vertebra. Heart point. General point of shiatsu. Insomnia, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, tinnitus, tachycardia, memory loss, feelings of sadness, depression and stress. Helps those people who often lose consciousness and faint. Treats forgetfulness, heaviness in the head and smallpox rashes.

8 vertebra. Aperture point. Breathing, hiccups, vomiting. Blurred vision. Pain in the chest and short ribs, stiffness of the torso and lower back, i.e. problems caused by energetic dysfunction of the diaphragm, when it becomes immobile due to the penetration and stimulation of yellow lymph.

9 vertebra. Liver point. Liver tumors and liver enlargement, liver depletion. Diseases of the blood and bile. Nausea and vomiting of acidic liquid with a feeling of cold in the stomach and viscera, caused by liver disease. Poor vision, myopia and red eyes. Discharge of semen with blood in the evening. Working with this point is the prevention of obesity.

10 vertebra. Gallbladder point. Indigestion, jaundice, vomiting bile, loss of appetite, weakening of the fiery warmth of the stomach. Yellowness of the sclera of the eyes. Gallstones. Frequent yellow diarrhea. Bad breath and constipation. With a pathological increase in bile, a feeling of heaviness in the body, brain diseases and loss of vision.

11th vertebra. Point of the spleen and bile duct. Bloating and rumbling in the stomach and intestines, a feeling of heaviness in the stomach and body. Indigestion, vomiting and constipation. Difficulty urinating. Poor vision and farsightedness. Helps with problems with the stomach, liver and pancreas. Drowsiness. Pale-faced.

12th vertebra. Stomach point. Decreased fiery warmth, mucus accumulation, indigestion, vomiting, feeling of heaviness in the stomach, stomach ulcers, tumors of the stomach and small intestine, dark red mucus and constipation.

13th vertebra. Point sam-seu (regenerative organs). The flow of semen with blood, involuntary ejaculation, soothes all diseases of the uterus, tumors of the uterus, tumors in the small and large intestines. Mental disorders when a person has disordered thoughts and is unable to control his mind. For problems with cold wind, when there is involuntary urination. For frostbite and hypothermia of the body in the cold. For a healthy person, cauterization of this point threatens weight loss.

14th vertebra. Kidney point. Kidney diseases associated with wind disorder. Back pain, sexual disorders - premature ejaculation, impotence, decreased libido and frigidity. Frequent urination in the cold. Swelling of the genital organs. Aversion to food. Tinnitus.

Cauterization of the triple point is not allowed at this point because this has a direct effect on the kidneys, which is unacceptable. Sometimes they work simultaneously with 6 points located around the central one, according to the principle of a mandala.

15th vertebra. Point of hollow and dense organs. Cold wind diseases and diseases localized below the navel.

16th vertebra. Tpoints of the large intestine. Indigestion, rumbling in the stomach, bloating and tumors of the large and small intestines. Constipation and diarrhea, rectal prolapse. Hemorrhoids and urinary retention.

17th vertebra. Point of the small intestine. Tumors in the small intestine and diarrhea with bubbly mucus. Indigestion. Chronic fever and shortness of breath.

18th vertebra. Bladder point. Diabetes, cystitis, urinary retention, etc. Bladder stones. Involuntary erection accompanied by swelling of the penis. Delayed menstruation and accumulation of menstrual blood under the navel.

19th vertebra. Sperm point. Leakage of semen, menstrual irregularities, painful and heavy menstruation, back pain, stiffening of the muscles of the back and lower body, stiffness in the joints of the legs. Bladder diseases. Constipation. Bloody diarrhea. General weakness.

20 vertebra. The point of the wind purifying downwards. Old fever. Retention of urine, feces and menstruation. Prolonged and heavy menstrual and uterine bleeding. If there is a risk of ectopic pregnancy, premature birth and miscarriage.

1 sacral vertebra. Prana point. Menstrual irregularities. Lower back diseases, pain in the hip joints, shortness of breath and loss of voice due to wind diseases.

2 sacral - treats hemorrhoids, chronic fever, diabetes. Treats heavy and prolonged menstruation and acute wind diseases.

3 sacral - corrects crooked posture for lower back diseases, diarrhea and disordered speech.

2-5 sacral vertebrae. Menstrual irregularities, premature ejaculation, impotence and frigidity.

Characteristic signs of massage points.

  • Wind points - the surface of the skin is rough, flabby with protruding hair, and does not immediately yield when pressed with a finger. On the surface they are observed in the form of tubercles.
  • Mucus spots - the surface of the skin is oily and cold, and when pressed, an indentation remains. On the skin these are depressions.
  • Bile points - redness is noticeable on the surface of the skin and heat is felt; when pressed, there is a feeling of stiffness.
  • If there are problems with wind disturbance, work with points in 4 directions.
  • Mucus disorders - we do massage, cauterization and apply heat.
  • Bile is pacified by the application of minerals and herbs that have cool properties.

  • . Davydov M.A.
  • . Belousov P.
  • . Thorsen L.V.

A person has certain points on his body, by pressing on which you can: relieve a headache, get rid of anxiety, or even cure insomnia. If you are the same person who prefers not to take a lot of medications, then this information is especially for you. A science called reflexology suggests replacing the use of drugs with other, more interesting ways. Scientists in this area believe that a person has certain places on the body, by pressing on which you can: relieve headaches, get rid of anxiety, or even cure insomnia.

Can you imagine? And this is no magic. And this is such an unusual science. And, as they say, there is only one way to check its veracity - to check how these same points work.

Well? Are you ready for a little experiment? Then, let's go.

Anti-nasal congestion

We are sure that each of you is familiar with such an unpleasant thing as a runny nose. However, it usually comes at the most inopportune moment. And it is capable of quite poisoning our lives. If you think there is nothing wrong with this. We hasten to dissuade you. Doctors believe that nasal congestion reduces the quality of life more than such unpleasant diseases as lung disease and even heart disease.

It may seem incredible, but you can fight a runny nose with self-massage. To do this, you need to influence the points located in the grooves above the wings of the nose. Just massage two symmetrical points at the same time for 2-3 minutes. And you will notice how the unpleasant mucus in your nose will begin to dissolve.

Stress relief

If any of you do not know, then we are simply obliged to convey to you the following information. Severe stress not only causes moral depression, but also worsens a person’s physical health. Namely, it contributes to the appearance of: insomnia, headaches, indigestion, constant feeling of fatigue, colds and exacerbation of chronic diseases.

And now you understand correctly. You need to fight him! And now we will suggest a method that anyone can master.

Feel the small depressions on the back of the head, they are located symmetrically, right under the occipital bone, at the hairline, at the junction of the head and neck. But you can massage these points on the body one by one, not just simultaneously. This is best done with the pads of your middle fingers, in a circular motion, clockwise.

To alleviate the anxious state, 5 minutes of such self-massage is usually enough. You will be surprised, but after such actions, you will really feel better. Be sure to try it!

Headache

What could be worse than a headache or migraine? However, when this happens, it is simply impossible to think about anything else. Agree, you can cope with headaches without pills and special ointments. But, as you may have guessed, this ailment also quickly disappears thanks to massage of certain points.

One of them is located directly above the bridge of the nose. To find it, mentally draw a line connecting your eyebrows. The miracle point is located right in its center. Also, pressing on it can relieve tension from the eyes.

Massaging two symmetrical points located above the outer tips of the eyebrows is also effective. On the body, these points are located on the hairline. If massaging these places does not completely relieve the discomfort, it will certainly reduce them significantly.

How to cheer yourself up?

Think about yourself during times of heavy workload at school or work. Surely, at this moment your best friends are lack of sleep and fatigue. Right? These two conditions do not allow you to cope with everyday tasks at 100%. What is there! You can barely stand on your feet.

If you have absolutely no time, lie down and relax during the day. Try to influence the point located in the notch above the upper lip. This is the so-called “cheerfulness point”.

Another place similar in function is located right in the center of the palm. Massage it on both palms in turn and, instead of lethargy and drowsiness, you will feel how energy fills your body.

Well, to finally wake up, massage your earlobes with your thumbs and forefingers.

A toning massage of each point should be carried out with fairly intense pressure for 30-60 seconds on each selected place on the body. That's all! Your vigor is guaranteed!

Relieving toothache

Of course, acupressure will not help cure bad teeth. But, if it is not possible to see a dentist right now, self-massage may well help you survive even seemingly unbearable sensations.

The first point can be found between the thumb and index finger. About a couple of centimeters from the edge of the membrane. You will recognize it by its small depression.

Another effective point for relieving toothache is located at the junction of the upper and lower jaws. With the teeth closed, the muscles at this point will protrude slightly. When the jaws are relaxed, a depression is formed at this point. Symmetrical places should be massaged - at the same time. Usually, 2-3 minutes is enough to relieve pain.

But, if this does not help better, immediately run to the doctor.

To prevent back pain

It seems to us that the majority of our readers are quite young. However, it would seem that even at a young age, sometimes there is a feeling that you are an “old grandfather”. Well, the same thing when you sit for a long time, then suddenly stand up, and your back starts to hurt.

Sound familiar? Such pain is one of the common reasons for seeking medical help. It can be associated with: spinal discs, nerve endings, muscles and other important parts of the body. When you go to the hospital, of course, you may be offered a bunch of different treatment methods. Starting from stretching and ending with surgery.

Well, wait, maybe first we’ll try to overcome the back pain ourselves. Don't worry! This actually works. Even studies have shown that for some people, acupressure is more effective than "doctor's stuff."

So let's get started

Place your left thumb on the webbing between your right thumb and index finger.

The desired point is located just below the junction of the bones of the thumb and index finger. Press on this point, from above - with the thumb of your left hand and below - with the index finger of your left hand. Lower the remaining fingers of your left hand. When you first press on a certain point, you will probably feel a slight pain or burning sensation. But don't worry: this means you're pressing in the right place and the pain will soon go away. You'll see.

Relieving Nausea

An unpleasant feeling when breakfast, lunch or dinner asks to come out can arise for a variety of reasons. Whether it’s motion sickness on the road or simply a spoiled product. Whatever it was. In any case, you would like to get rid of it. We, of course, are not doctors, but we can help by telling you about the same “magic points on the body.”

To make nausea leave you alone, you need to find a special place. Step 3 finger widths down from the transverse crease at the wrist and press your thumb into the point between the two large tendons.

Found it? Here it is, the solution to your problem. Press firmly on both sides of your wrist with your thumb and index or middle finger. Then gently but forcefully massage it in a circular motion for several minutes. You may feel relief—immediately. But sometimes it takes up to 5 minutes.

There is another effective, but less effective way to suppress nausea. You need to pat one wrist against the other, while breathing deeply. Continue for several minutes until you feel the nausea stop.

Some may find that patting or rubbing their wrists together is easier than finding and massaging the sweet spot. But, as we have already said, in some cases this technique does not work. And in the end, you still have to poke your fingers a little.

Sound sleep

Many people suffering from insomnia are interested in: “Does a person have such a point that serves as a “switch of the body”?” I wanted it and fell asleep at once. No torture or endless counting of sheep with your eyes closed.

In fact, each person has several of these “switches”. By pressing special points on the body, you can relax as much as possible, which will make it possible to get rid of the signs of insomnia.

The first point is a place located at a distance of 1 centimeter from the outer corner of the eye. You should massage it with your index and middle fingers, and you won’t notice how reality mixes with sleep.

The second useful point in falling asleep is the area between the eyebrows. To activate it, you need to press it several times with your index finger.

Well, if you want sleep to come almost instantly, you need to press on the points above the eyeballs with two fists. After which, lower your eyelids and try to see with your inner gaze your own legs.

General condition of the body

If you suddenly became interested - is there such a point that can tone your entire body? We assure you it exists!

And this “miracle place” is located, just above the eyebrows, in the middle of the forehead. It is also called the “third eye”. Well, if you thought that she has some kind of magical power. It's not like that at all! By massaging the skin of the forehead with slight pressure, in this place, blood circulation in the body is significantly improved, muscle tension is reduced, and brain function is perfectly stimulated.

Pressing on this point also helps improve concentration, relieves headaches and helps with eye fatigue. They also say that regular massage of this point will allow you to develop a sense of intuition. To be honest, we haven't tried it ourselves. But, if suddenly you succeed, then you can safely be considered a powerful psychic.

Palpitations

Each of you may encounter an unpleasant situation when, out of breath, you cannot regain your breath and your heart is about to “jump out of your chest” or, on the contrary, stop. In addition, this state can be experienced after a hasty journey to school or an important meeting.

And it seems like quite a lot of time has passed since this time, but your heart is still beating like crazy. Stop! Just don’t rush to run for sedatives now, dispersing an already restless organ. For this case, we also found a point that will help you come to your senses.

The place responsible for the functioning of the heart is located in the palm of the hand, under the thumb. If you bend your fingers, your index finger will point right into it.

If your pulse increases, massage this point in a circular motion, counterclockwise. When slow - clockwise. But, in general, that's all. Your heart is calm, and your body is glad that this time there were no pills.

Bonus

We have listed only a few of the points in our body, the impact of which can help you in some situations. However, do not forget that depending on the intensity and speed of pressure on a certain point, you can not only heal yourself or your friend, but also harm.

Let's remember the deadly Chinese martial art - Dim Mag. This is a technique for influencing the very pain points on the human body. Some scientists who study this technique claim that its effect is comparable to “a severe heart attack.”

In other words, pressing on certain places creates both positive and negative effects on human health. A blow delivered to a certain point can even lead to death.

The art of Dim Mag is mentioned in many films. However, the most famous episode is from the movie Kill Bill 2. When Beatrix Kiddo kills Bill with the 5 Finger Punch. Fortunately, the heart is one of the protected organs of our body. It is protected by: the lungs, the diaphragm and the entire chest.

All this puts the Beatrix Kiddo kick among numerous techniques that are practically impossible to perform in real life. But, be that as it may, put pressure on your body - be careful.

Cauterization (cauterisatio) is the application of thermal, chemical, electrical and radiation burns to the affected area for therapeutic purposes. The roots of treatment through moxibustion go back to ancient times. When a man bowed to the fire, he sought all kinds of protection from her, including in the treatment of his illnesses. At first, the treatment of diseases with heated stones, sands and various minerals became widespread. salts. Later they began to treat diseases by cauterization with stone and metal primitive instruments. Ancient people especially often used the cauterization method to treat various pains, bleeding, bites and ulcers.
Avicenna says: “Cauterization is a good method of treatment to prevent the spread of putrefaction, and to strengthen an organ whose nature is cold. It is also useful for dissolving spoiled juices that adhere (vessels) to organs, and for stopping bleeding. The best thing to burn is gold. The place to be cauterized should be outside, so that the cauterization is carried out in plain sight, or located deep inside an organ, such as the nose, mouth or anus.
With such cauterization, you need an appropriate heated instrument, which is covered on top, for example, with talcum powder or red clay dipped in vinegar, and then wrapped in a rag and cooled strongly with rose water or some squeezed fruit juice. The tube is then inserted into the passage until it covers the cauterization site, after which it is inserted into it for cauterization so that it reaches the sore spot and does not damage the surrounding areas (tissues), especially when the instrument is narrower (thinner) than the tube and does not touch its walls . The cauterizer must be careful not to apply the cauterizing force to the nerves, tendons and ligaments.
When cauterization is done in order to stop bleeding, it must be done strongly so that the jarab (crust) is deep and dense and does not fall off quickly: the falling off of the jarab after cauterization done to stop the bleeding brings disaster, even greater than before.
When you cauterize so that spoiled meat falls off, and you want to know where the border of the healthy area (tissue) is, then it is where it hurts. Sometimes it is necessary to burn the underlying bone along with the meat in order to destroy all the effects of its damage. If, for example, this is a cranial bone, then be careful not to burn the brain and not to wrinkle the membranes. On other bones, don’t be afraid to go deep.” As we see, even more complex diseases were treated with the help of cauterization in the time of Avicenna.
In Chinese and Japanese folk medicine, moxibustion has been performed from ancient times to the present day along with acupuncture. The Chinese common term zhenjiu means: zhen means acupuncture, and jiu means cauterization of points with wormwood cigars. Eastern Japanese, Chinese and Tibetan healers use cauterization to treat almost all types of diseases at all ages. They have extensive manuals on juju therapy, and the Japanese call moxibustion moxibustion therapy. It was in Western European medical circles that moxibustion became famous under the name moxatherapy and is considered one of the useful rejuvenation procedures. In these countries, a Japanese legend is strongly believed, which says that monthly cauterization on both sides below the knees, the gastric point of Tzu-san-li provides a person with longevity. But in the West and Europe, they prefer to warm up active points rather than cauterize them. As it should be, heating does not give even half the effect that is achieved by cauterization. Probably Western European moxibustion therapists are engaged in warming up the point to earn money, and not for the sake of treating patients.
In the east, they often used the treatment of sore spots with cauterization using iron rods, which today are used by veterinarians to treat animal diseases.

In the modern world, the cauterization method is used not only by traditional healers, but also by many branches of modern medicine to treat various diseases. Cauterization is often used to destroy condyloma, warts, calluses, papillomas, polyps, angiomas and some types of benign neoplasms. Also, by cauterization, it is possible to eliminate septic foci of anthrax, lupus erythematosus, trachoma, skin tuberculosis, various fistulas, hemorrhoids and rotting ulcers. Since ancient times to this day, cauterization has been used to neutralize and treat bites of dogs, predators, snakes and poisonous insects. The hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects of cauterization save many patients from further exacerbation of the disease and shorten the healing time.

Cauterization for cervical erosion and dysplasia

Many young women do not even suspect that they have cervical erosion. In most cases, many women are diagnosed with obligatory supervision by a gynecologist at the beginning of pregnancy, and then treatment is delayed after the birth of the child, making do with preventive measures. After all erosion cervix uterus occurs in almost every second woman of childbearing age.
Erosion cervix uterus represents a violation of the integrity of the vaginal part of the woman’s genital organ. It can occur in some women for years without any particular sign or concern, except for the occasional harmless white discharge that appears. The cause of this benign disease is colds of the genitourinary and pelvic organs, as well as their fungal, viral or bacterial infections. When this disease occurs, promiscuous sexual activity plays a big role. The greatest violation of basic hygiene standards is observed in those people who often change sexual partners. It is these people that nature often punishes with cancer of the genital organs, in rare cases in Cancer cervical erosion occurs in normal women when they do not intend to get rid of it for many years. With timely treatment, cervical erosion goes away without complications. Then all that remains is timely visits to your gynecologist. Why do I say “my own”. When each person is often treated by the same doctor, there is a possibility of closer communication with the doctor. When a doctor is well informed about his patient's medical history, it is easier for him to select the appropriate treatment.
Especially in today's highly developed age of medical technology, such simple diseases as cervical erosion uterus can be treated easily and accurately in any medical institution. Treatment methods have a multi-spectrum: cryodisruption, laser coagulation, chemocoagulation, diathermocoagulation and other often not used types. As doctors usually suggest, the patient will immediately begin cauterization, without prior preparation. Before starting cauterization, it is necessary to relieve the inflammatory process for at least a week using medicinal tampons or baths, and, if necessary, carry out anti-parasitic, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial therapy. Only after making sure that the area around the cervix is ​​clean through local analysis should you begin cauterization in order to avoid complications after the procedure.
Cauterization in the uterine area it is carried out in the presence of erosion and inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis), to get rid of cysts, papillomas, condylomas and for the removal of some benign and precancerous tumors, also for the treatment of cervical dysplasia of the uterus. Often, long-term bleeding from the uterus is stopped by cauterization. But doctors must strictly observe, even if they suspect that cervical erosion is malignant, cauterization is contraindicated. We must never forget that in most cases, cervical cancer is preceded by cervical erosion. Cervical erosion in this case may not only be old, but in some women it may not even be old.
Moxibustion is performed in clinics and hospitals on regular gynecological chairs, as a routine procedure, using local anesthesia, and in most cases does not require bed rest after treatment. Only when cauterizing the deep tissues of the cervix, general anesthesia is required and it is possible to leave the patient in the hospital for several days.
Laser cauterization is considered a more effective and painless method coagulation than other types of cauterization, but due to the higher cost of the equipment, not all medical institutions have a laser machine. Even more promising and useful than other types of moxibustion is radio wave moxibustion. It can be used without fear in more advanced forms of cervical erosions and dysplasia and pre-cancer forms of the disease. It is especially useful to use it in young women who are planning to conceive a child soon, since after radio wave cauterization the structure of the cervix is ​​completely restored and residual scar adhesions in the muscles of the uterus are eliminated. After treatment, there is no risk of cervical rupture in nulliparous women. It is also recommended to carry out laser or radio wave coagulation for large erosions or dysplasia of the cervix, because when carrying out electrocoagulation in this case, the likelihood of complications remains high. In some women, after electrocoagulation, healing of the treatment site may take up to six months, and as a result, bleeding or infection may occur at the treatment site. And with laser and radio wave In treatment, such complications are absent in more than 95-98% of cases, even in advanced cases of the disease.
Doctors and patients themselves, before starting treatment for erosions or dysplasia of the cervix, should think about the consequences. After any type of cauterization, the patient is required to carefully observe sexual hygiene so as not to acquire endometriosis or repeated erosions of the cervix. In the best case, refrain from sexual intercourse, saunas and joint bathing for up to three menstrual cycles.
If there is discharge after cauterization, I recommend carrying out preventive treatment using a soda-salt bath, which I described on this site. But after cauterization using cold, discharge from the uterus is rarely observed, and I still prefer to carry out soda-salt baths before and after cauterization in order to avoid relapses of the disease and prevent infection by pathogenic microorganisms.
I would like to draw the attention of patients and doctors: erosion can be uncomplicated, that is, pseudo erosion, and complicated, which is true erosion. With pseudo erosion, the epithelial tissues of the cervix are not involved in the painful process, but the complicated or true form of cervical erosion is accompanied by rejection or reduction of epithelial cells. Although complicated forms of cervical erosion are rare, they must be carefully distinguished. Necessarily complicated forms of cervical erosion should be treated only with laser coagulation or radio wave destruction in order to avoid serious complications after treatment. It is the complicated form of cervical erosion or dysplasia that is in most cases a candidate for cervical cancer. Therefore, after cauterization of a complicated form of erosion or dysplasia of the cervix, I recommend not limiting yourself to just taking a soda-salt bath, but also for prevention, take one of my available to you

Acupuncture, whose age is estimated at five thousand years, is one of the main methods of treatment in Chinese folk medicine. And, of course, the test of time is the best proof of its effectiveness and reliability.

Along with the term “acupuncture” you can find such names as “acupuncture”, “acupuncture”, “acupuncture” or even “zhen therapy”.

It is believed that the flow of qi changes along with the mental, physical and spiritual changes that occur in a person throughout his life.

A little history

The history of acupuncture began in ancient times, namely from the moment when a person, trying to reduce pain, began to rub (with his hand or various objects) painful places on the body.

It is impossible to say unequivocally that the birthplace of acupuncture is Ancient China: there is evidence of the use of acupuncture in Egypt, India and Nepal. However, since this method was most widely used in China and neighboring countries, today it is considered Chinese.

Acupuncture and moxibustion came to Europe, where they received the name “ acupuncture", penetrated into the 17th century. thanks to the missionaries. In Russia, the first attempts to use acupuncture date back to 1901.

The use of acupuncture in medical institutions of the USSR began around the late 40s. as a result of a successful exchange of experience between Soviet and Chinese doctors. Acupuncture received official recognition in 1957 along with the publication of an order of the USSR Ministry of Health, and it began to be actively used in the 60s.

At the moment, many medical institutions have a specially designated office, and sometimes there are entire acupuncture department, where patients with a wide variety of diseases receive the necessary assistance.

What is the meaning of acupuncture and how does it work? According to what was said earlier, each biologically active point is associated with some organ. Therefore, mechanical irritation of it with a steel, silver or gold needle activates the flow of energy or, conversely, absorbs excess energy flow.

When is acupuncture used?. WHO has confirmed the ability of acupuncture to have a positive effect on the body for more than forty types of diseases.

Diseases for which acupuncture is effective

  • hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis
  • diseases of the musculoskeletal system (arthritis, osteochondrosis, etc.)
  • neuralgia, insomnia, dizziness
  • emotional and psychological disorders (fears, depression, etc.)
  • gastrointestinal diseases (colitis, food allergies, peptic ulcers and gastritis, chronic diarrhea and constipation, anorexia and bulimia)
  • diseases of the ENT organs (emphysema, sinusitis, bronchitis)
  • endocrine system diseases
  • pain of various localizations (headache, dental, spinal, etc.)
  • decreased immunity
  • eye diseases
  • alcoholism, nicotine and drug addiction, etc.

To feel the results of treatment, it is necessary to conduct at least 10 sessions (the number of procedures, as well as the number of needles used and the method of application in each individual case is determined by the acupuncturist)

How does an acupuncture session work?

The procedure begins with the acupuncturist feeling the area of ​​the body where the needles will be injected. This is done to determine points - using an empirical method, over many hours, doctors learn to determine biologically active points on the human body by special thermal and other radiation from them. Next, the doctor treats the area of ​​skin with alcohol and inserts needles. Different acupuncture techniques also determine different ways of inserting needles, as well as insertion depth. Depending on these factors, sedative and stimulating methods of influence are designated.

Sedative method - strong, increasing irritation of the points - in turn, has two variations. First - no more than 2-3 needles are inserted into the tissue with rotational movements to a depth of 1.5-8 mm, leaving them for a period of half an hour to two days; second - needles are inserted into 2-4 points with more gentle rotational movements. This method can even be used on children.

The use of a sedative method of treatment in acupuncture has a calming and pain-relieving effect

Exciting method - weak, short-term, but at the same time rapid irritation of all points. The depth of needle insertion is from 3 mm to 1 cm, and the exposure period is from 30 s to 5 min.

The use of an exciting method of treatment in acupuncture has a stimulating and tonic effect

What happens during a session from a biological point of view

For example, during an acupuncture session aimed at eliminating pain, after the needle is inserted, muscle stimulation begins, which sends a signal to the central nervous system and thereby releases endorphins (morphine-like substances produced in the body during pain and stress), which block pain signals into the brain. So nothing supernatural: the ancient method of treatment has now received scientific substantiation.

Since the needles used for treatment are quite thin (thickness comparable to a human hair), the acupuncture procedure is not painful. The moment of the injection itself may cause some discomfort. Mild numbness and slight itching may also occur.

The undoubted advantage of acupuncture over drug treatment is that drugs are often addictive, which forces you to increase the dose, and acupuncture has a therapeutic effect without harmful consequences.

Contraindications to acupuncture

  • skin diseases
  • pregnancy
  • malignant tumors

ATTENTION! Acupuncture is not a panacea, and you should not count on it as a last chance when everything has already been tried. However, in combination with drug treatment, massages in certain cases, physiotherapy or other treatment methods, acupuncture has a beneficial effect on the patient’s condition.

Cauterization

In ancient China, local heating or moxibustion was often used in combination with acupuncture. Moxibustion enhances the renewal of qi flow at those acupressure points where heat is applied.

Smoldering moxa is used as a cauterizing agent - dry and ground wormwood (sometimes with the addition of other medicinal herbs), rolled into a cigar. It is lit, and the flame is either brought closer to the biological points or removed. It is not the beneficial properties of wormwood that are used, but its ability, after special processing, to give the optimal temperature (60-70 °C) at the moment of smoldering.

The standard wormwood cigar produced in China looks like a small firecracker, its length is 20 cm, diameter is 2 cm. One such cigar is enough for several sessions.

Cauterization has an antispasmodic, sedative effect on the body and can even stop physiological aging.

Diseases for which cauterization is effective

  • gynecological disorders
  • rheumatism, arthritis
  • insomnia
  • diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
  • diseases of the respiratory and genitourinary systems
  • colds and flu
  • cerebral palsy
  • post-stroke conditions
  • bruises, subcutaneous bruises, internal hemorrhages
  • metabolic disorders, etc.

Cauterization will quickly relieve pain of various origins; will help a hot-tempered and irritable person calm down; eliminates cramps and calms nerves.

With a properly made cigar, one burning session (six points) will shorten the cigar by approximately 1 cm

How to perform cauterization

The cigar is set on fire and the smoldering end is brought to the desired point at a distance of 1.5-2 cm. The criterion for the correctness of the chosen distance from the surface of the body will be a pleasant warmth spreading from the point throughout the body. There should be no burning sensation. If it is too hot, the cigar should be moved a little away from the surface of the body.

Each point is cauterized for 2-3 minutes, maximum 5 minutes.

Prevention of colds requires 3-5 sessions, treatment of an existing cold requires 7-9 sessions. Preventive cauterizations can be done every other day; it is better to treat an acute illness with daily sessions.

Before starting cauterization of the next point, it is good to pre-lubricate the ju-therapy area with Vietnamese “Star” or any available essential oil (for example, with eucalyptus or pine needle extract) and do a light massage. In this case, the cauterization effect will increase.

Instead of holding the cigar motionless over the point, you can slowly make circles over the surrounding area.

This point - tzu san-li - is located on the front side of the leg, below the kneecap. Place three fingers (2nd, 3rd and 4th) under your knee - you will find the horizontal level of the longevity point. Now set the width of the big toe on the right foot to the right of the central meridian of the bone, on the left foot to the left. These will be the points of longevity. You need to warm up the longevity points once a day for 10 minutes. It is advisable to carry out 2-3 procedures with an interval of 3-4 days.

Warming up should be done only in the first 8 days of each lunar month, since it is believed that it is on these days that the body is able to achieve harmony and strengthen resistance to various diseases, thereby helping to prolong life.

ATTENTION! There are medical contraindications for cauterization: acute febrile conditions, cancer, heat intolerance,