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INTRODUCING ACUPUNCTURE |
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Acupuncture is a traditional form of oriental medicine, which originated in China and is being practiced by therapists all over the world now. Acupuncture treatment consists of inserting very fine needles at specific points on the skin, which are located near nerve endings. The acupuncture points are located along the 12 identified channels (meridians) through which the vital energy (Qi) and blood flows in the body. |
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PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY |
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Six different effects may be recognized by the effect of needling, as follows – |
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Analgesic (pain Reliving) |
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Sedation |
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Homeostatic/Regulatory (Adjusting the internal environment of body towards normal balance) |
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Immune Enhancing (Body resistance to disease is strengthened) |
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Psychological Effect (Calming and Tranquilizing action) |
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The Motor Recovery (Those who become Paralyzed. -Motor Paralysis) |
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Scientific Theory Explanation of Acupuncture effects |
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(POPULAR NEUROLOGICAL EXPLANATION- “GATEWAY CONTROL THEORY OF PAIN” -- FOR PAIN RELIEF.) |
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Pain is modulated by a functional gate (or gates) within the Central Nervous System.
Under normal circumstances this gate is wide-open and pain impulses (Via small diameter fibers) get through quiet easily. When acupuncture needling is carried out a second stream of non-painful impulses is set up from the site of needling (Via the large diameter fibers). The result is overcrowding or jamming at the gate causing it to close. In other words there is competitive inhibition of pain impulses and no pain or decreased pain is felt, even during a surgical operation. The Autonomic nervous system is believed to play an important role in the treatment.
Experimental evidences show that it is along the sympathetic plexus surrounding blood vessels that some of the acupuncture impulses travel to the spinal cord and brain.
5-Hydroxy tryptamine (seratonin) also plays an important role in analgesic effect.
The endorphin from the pituitary plays a prominent part in Neuro- transmitter, which binds on the opiate receptors in the brain cells on acupuncture therapy and could produce the analgesic effect.
Endorphins—Enkephalins, which block the release of directly acting neurotransmitter such as Acetylcholine and Glutamate there by reducing the receiving cells excitatory input. This phenomenon is known as pre-synaptic inhibition. |
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Pathway of Pain Transmission Blocked by Enkephalin |
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| ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT UNDER ALL ASEPTIC CONDITIONS |
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| Many diseases are treated using very fine, hair thin, disposable acupuncture needles, made up of stainless steel/ silver/gold/copper. Complete aseptic precautions are taken in our clinic while giving the treatment. For those who are apprehensive of needles, needle less treatment options are available like:- soft lasers, color puncture, sono puncture, moxibustion, cupping, guasha, acutron, etc. |
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Easy and quick methods of acupuncture diagnosis |
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ACUJING”, a meridian diagnostic system is used to measure the flow of vital energy ( Qi) in all acupuncture meridians. Based on the energy profile graph obtained, the deficiency and the excess patterns of diseases are treated, with or without needles. The progress of improvement with the treatment is evaluated & monitored by repeat energy profile graphs.
"PULSE ANALYSIS SYSTEM" is the latest machine available in the world today though which the status of all internal organs can be judged. |
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| Formal Scientific recognition of acupuncture by W.H.O |
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Acupuncture has been given scientific recognition by W.H.O. and the acupuncture councils formed by governments of many countries like Sri Lanka, Australia, U.K. and U.S.A. & in India. The West Bengal government has already recognized acupuncture in November 2003, the Ministry of Health and Family welfare of India recognized acupuncture as a Mode of Therapy to be practiced only by registered medical practitioners. |
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It is our common observation that patients with long standing problems of mind and body like, Spondlytis, Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Depression, Tension and addictions of various Kinds - Shuttle from one specialist to another without much benefits. Over enthusiastic treatment with modern medicines may lead to side effects or complications worse than the original problems
Yes..........Acupuncture is an answer to this. After the W.H.O's reorganization of this holistic medical approach of Acupuncture the outlook has been totally positive all over the world and has become complimentary alternative medical approach to many of the physical and psychological problems for which modern medicine has no satisfactory solutions |
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| Table 1. Acupuncture Indications According to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) |
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Acute and chronic pain control* |
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In fractures, assisting in pain control, edema, and enhancing healing process |
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Posttraumatic and postoperative ileus * |
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Temporo-mandibular joint derangement, bruxism * |
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Muscle spasms, tremors, tics, contractures* |
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Dysmenorrhea, pelvic pain * |
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Paresthesias * |
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Insomnia * |
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Anxiety, fright, panic* |
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Anorexia |
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Drug detoxification * |
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Atypical chest pain (negative workup) |
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Neuralgias (trigeminal, herpes zoster, post herpetic pain, other) |
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Idiopathic palpitations, sinus tachycardia |
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Seventh nerve palsy sequelae of stroke syndrome (aphasia, hemiplegia)* |
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allergic sinusitis * |
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Certain functional gastrointestinal disorders (nausea and vomiting, esophageal spasm, hyperacidity, irritable bowel) * |
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Persistent hiccups* |
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Headache, vertigo (Meniere disease), tinnitus * |
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Selected dermatoses (urticaria, pruritus, eczema, psoriasis) |
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Phantom pain |
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Constipation, diarrhea * |
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Frozen shoulder * |
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Urinary incontinence, retention (neurogenic, spastic, adverse drug effect)* |
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Cervical and lumbar spine syndromes* |
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Abdominal distention/flatulence* |
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Plantar fasciitis* |
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Severe hyperthermia |
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Arthritis/arthrosis * |
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Cough with contraindications for narcotics |
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Bursitis, tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome* |
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Anesthesia for high-risk patients or patients with previous adverse responses to anesthetics |
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Sprains and contusions * |
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