Uncle Wen says Making Traditional Chinese Medicine more beautiful, interesting, and closer to life Many people treat moxibustion like barbecuing and then question whether moxibustion is a scam. It’s not that moxibustion is a scam; it’s that you haven’t used the right method and haven’t grasped the essence of moxibustion, nor understood the responses of … Read more
Health preservation and care are based on non-injury. Moxibustion, abbreviated as moxibustion therapy or moxa therapy, is a treatment method that uses moxa sticks or moxa cones made from mugwort (Ai Ye) to generate heat that stimulates acupuncture points or specific areas of the body. This process activates the flow of Qi (vital energy) to … Read more
Yi Qi Gu Biao Jiu (Moxibustion for Qi Tonification and Surface Protection) From the perspective of moxibustion’s effects, it primarily benefits Qi and solidifies the exterior. Certain acupuncture points can enhance Qi and protect the exterior. For the general population, points such as Feng Men (Wind Gate), Fei Shu (Lung Shu), Da Zhui (Great Vertebra), … Read more
Ignite the alcohol cotton ball A fine needle made of 99.5% tungsten is quickly heated in the flame Using this “fire needle” the host Lu Jian quickly punctured around his knee Lu Jian often experiences discomfort and soreness in his knee due to sports injuries and felt much more comfortable immediately △ Lu Jian experiences … Read more
The most common complaint among young and middle-aged individuals is, “My hair is so sparse.” Some may suddenly notice a patch of hair loss, exposing the scalp that was previously covered. This condition is commonly known as ban tu (alopecia areata). Once this condition is observed, it is crucial to pay attention and seek treatment … Read more
Moxibustion techniques refer to the use of moxa sticks to stimulate acupuncture points on the body through specific methods, aiming to unblock meridians, regulate the internal organs, and achieve the purpose of strengthening the body and expelling pathogenic factors to treat diseases.The indications for moxibustion techniques are extensive, used for treating various common and frequently … Read more
When it comes to acupuncture, many people question its efficacy. In fact, among those who doubt, ninety-nine percent have never tried acupuncture, and the remaining one percent have not encountered a skilled acupuncturist. Do you question the usefulness of acupuncture? Among those who doubt, ninety-nine percent have never tried acupuncture, and the remaining one percent … Read more
1. Contraindications for Acupuncture: 1. Location Contraindications: Important organ areas should not be needled. Areas where major blood vessels pass should be avoided. Important joint areas are not suitable for acupuncture. 2. Acupoint Contraindications: Pregnant women should avoid needling Hegu (LI4), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Quxi (CV3), as well as abdominal and lumbar sacral acupoints. Children should … Read more
Recently, there has been an increase in patients visiting the clinic with headaches. Most of these cases have arisen due to the sudden drop in temperature, leading to exposure to cold while outside. Patients report frontal headaches, migraines, and generalized headaches. The onset is often sudden, with severe pain that can radiate to the neck … Read more
Nowadays, neck and shoulder issues are a common “standard configuration” for many modern individuals. Once afflicted, symptoms can range from mild neck and shoulder pain, soreness, and swelling to severe cases of numbness in the hands, dizziness, and even palpitations. Friends often consult me, saying that after moxibustion, their discomfort disappears, but if they stop … Read more