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Alternate
Systems Of Healing
ACCUPUNCTURE:
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 The modern
name is derived from the Latin words Acus (needle) and Punctura
(penetration). It is, however, an ancient Chinese art of healing
that sticks needles into a patient's skin or even muscles to correct
imbalances in the `yin' & `yang' of the body.
- Yellow
Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, one of the oldest medical
texts in the world, comprises a special section called `Magic
Gate', which is devoted to this therapeutic style.
- Although
modern acupuncture charts more than 2000 points in the body -
located along invisible energy called `meridians', 12 channels
in each half of the body and 2 major channels (Ren & Du) along
the middle line - traditionally there were only 365.
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western explanation for this is that a needle inserted at specific
acupuncture points of the body releases certain chemical substances,
that activate neuro-transmitters, which then pass on nerve impulses
to the brain to obtain the desired effects. Must be performed
by trained practitioners only.
The
fundamental difference between these two systems being :
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ACUPUNCTURE
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ACUPRESSURE
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- A
form of surgery where needles are penetrated into specific
points of your body.
- To
cure chronic aches and pain.
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- A
form of physiotherapy that indulges in massage and stimulation
of precise points of the body.
- To
ease all kinds of aches and pains and provide relief from
tension, exhaustion and disease.
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