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Acupuncture is actually not only science, but also the art of needle pricks in order to restore balance to the body. Which it rests, natural philosophy that every life constantly flowing energy or Ci (bioenergy). Ci circulation running according to certain rhythms through hypothetical channels called meridians. It is located on the meridian acupuncture points. Ci on the meridian flow disturbance will cause disease. Acupuncture therapy can provide stimulation to the acupuncture points to regulate the flow of energy that is disturbed or unbalanced. Broadly speaking, the same basic science of acupuncture, but his art can be different. Needle art, ranging from piercing, a combination point, until the stimulation technique used, there is no equal among acupuncturists. Maybe it makes acupuncture rather difficult to be accepted in western medicine. In fact, with the acupuncture therapy, according to some medical circles, usually not just the main problem is resolved. Not infrequently others joined incurable disease. For example, patients with heart disease treated with acupuncture therapy, will also indirectly improve blood sugar levels, SGPT-SGOT and liver function be controlled. Similarly, patients with back pain. Sometimes after being stabbed in the point of the lumbar region, and also at the point of the kidneys, a few days later in addition to his waist pain is gone, also increases sexual arousal. Basically, acupuncture works to restore the body's energy balance.
Instructions successful acupuncture needle at the point when the needle prick right on target called teqi and does not cause pain and bent her needle. For this purpose, patients who first received acupuncture treatment is recommended to obtain counseling about needling procedure, effects, and prick sensation that will feel. Sensation will be felt by the patient is numbness, heaviness, gasped, and felt the creeping flow. If the patient feels pain, an acupuncturist will be repositioned towards the needle. There is a possibility of needle wedged in between the muscles. This can occur if the patient feels tense when the needle is inserted want. After the needle implanted, the patient relaxes muscles (muscles relax again). However, the muscles already pinning needles wrong direction (curved) so it will be sore and stiff.

Needle acupuncture techniques are common.

1. Using a tool that matches the size of acupuncture needles will be used.
Tools used in the form of small tubes and instrument springs.
Small tubes made of plastic materials (such as drinking straws), while
the resilient tool created specifically for this purpose.
This resilient tool called thrower needle (needle pusher).
2. Mechanical needling acupuncture with bare fingers as follows.
a. The fingers of one hand holding the handle of the needle, the needle's
eye directed at selected acupuncture points, and prick with a particular
technique (upright, angled, parallel, and others). This technique can
be done if the acupuncture needles are used fairly thick
(size no. 26, 28, and 30).
The patient will feel pain when the technique is performed by a skilled
acupuncturist yet.
b. The fingers of one hand holding the handle of the needle and the other
hand holding a steering rod needle eye of the needle and the needle
support. This technique is used when acupuncture needles are used
somewhat thin size (no. 30 and 32).
c. The index finger and thumb pinched the bridge of the needle
(near the eye of the needle), then the needle is inserted in
a "coiling" the index finger and the thumb. This technique is done
if the needles used are small and delicate, such needle sizes 32, 34,
36 X ¼-½ inch.
3. Needle ear cropping or needle inserted using the help of tweezers without
teeth (nonchirrurgis pincet).
4. Using a needle eye 5-7, by giving blows lightly and gracefully above points
(areas) selected.

The position of the patient

Put a needle on acupuncture points based on the following principles
o Efficiency, meaning that using needles as little as possible, meaning that
only select a very important point.
o The pain will be felt by the patient is minimal
o The point chosen easily localized and stabbing was easy to do.
Patients can casually treated within a certain period,
for example 10-30 minutes.

To achieve these requirements, an acupuncturist recommended to advise
patients to take care of a suitable position.
Examples of good care positions like the following
o The sitting position
o The sitting position and hands resting on the table
o The position of lying on her side
o Position lying supine
o The position of lying on his stomach

Each patient a needle with a different frequency, from once a week to three times a week according to the degree of illness. Ideally, three times a week for all diseases. Once a week if the effect is not so good. But, if the patient is not a lot of time, can be done twice a week. Even if forced, for example for patients outside the city or island, the therapy can be done every day in order to reduce transport costs. One series of therapy as much as 12 times the action. However if after three or four times the results have been good action, therapy should not be continued. Treatment in this manner do not need to radiant.

The number of needles inserted in each treatment varies depending on the needs and the type of illness. For heartburn, just one point at the point of the hull. As for diabetes need diabetes pricking points along the spine. The number of 6-8 points. However, it is also possible existence of additional points on the feet and hands to increase endurance. In principle, been the main point first and then added a point supporters. In fact, for those who felt pain throughout the body can be pierced up to 30 needles.

In the case of a decrease in body weight, the patient was stabbed at five points on the ear, which is the point of hunger, metabolic point, point thyroid, stomach point, and the point of the hypothalamus. With the puncture, the patient will eat according to his needs and ATP enzyme (enzyme burning calories) is affected. Excessive appetite can be suppressed so that cravings are reduced and satiety can be maintained. Effects of diet lethargic and weak overcome by stabbing at the point of the stomach and thyroid. Despite undergoing therapy, patients are encouraged to stick to a diet and exercise. In children are advised to avoid fast food and chocolate.

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In the long acupuncture theory, acupuncture points found on certain parts based on the map of acupuncture (the main point). But the new theory says, "There is no acupoint. All of the body is acupoint ". So, in any part of the body if punctured will give the same effect. Just when it performed at the main point of the reaction faster and more effectively.

For example, in providing treatment for people who have trouble sleeping, the main point is located at the back of the ear. This point is the point of the most powerful sedative. Another point there is also a calming effect, but not as strong as the point of tranquilizers.

When done the stabbing at the acupuncture point, there will be a reaction. Once a puncture, twenty-two reactions in the body occurs. Reactions that include pain, swelling, redness, is also a sense of warmth. The reaction of redness around the point of being stabbed showed dilation of blood vessels.

The process that occurs on the action of acupuncture is to stimulate the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. Chemical substances of which it will change the pain, trigger the chemicals and hormones that affect the body's internal systems. With the improved energy and biochemical balance in the body, physical and emotional health becomes better.

In adults needles are inserted silenced for a moment, before subsequently revoked again. The length of the puncture vary depending on the disease. For ulcer disease, sugar, menstrual irregularities, stabbing a 15-minute duration. For pain, 20-30 minutes. While in infants, the needle removed as soon as inserted.

In normal conditions, the skin is pricked with needles will feel the pain. Conversely, if the acupuncture needles, no pain, even warm.
Acupuncture needle length may range from 1.3 cm to 10.2 cm. Likewise diameter, 0.24 mm to 0.45 mm. The most long needle is used to prick the buttocks. Shorter sizes for all body parts. Shorter needle again to point the lungs. The shortest to the hands or face. The needles are made of different metals. Today, almost all made of steel does not rust (stainless steel). In Western Europe such as in West Germany and France still used needles silver or gold. Silver needle is used to calm or sedation, while gold needles for tonifikasi.

Acupuncture needles do not transmit disease. Which can transmit AIDS or another disease is a syringe. The inside of the hollow needles so that when the needle is injected and then withdrawn again, no blood or serum were shipped. Now, if a needle is reused, others likely infected. While acupuncture needles are not hollow. If stabbed then dropped again, no one was shipped. Acupuncture needles secured with disposable needle (disposable) or sterilization accurate.

Needle, laser, or ultrasound.

In the process, the United States and Europe replacing acupuncture needles with a laser beam, popularly known as Laserpunktur, and ultrasound waves. This substitution occurs because the fear in many people will the pain of the needle and the transmission of diseases.

If acupuncture using needles as a major tool, then the Laserpunktur in the "puncture" the laser beam generated is gallium arsenide diode. The points of its irradiation is not much different. It's just that usually selected the most efficient point. The duration of its illumination are no rules. In order to quickly close the wound, for example, it takes one minute, and to increase endurance, it took 30 seconds.

Energy laser irradiation effect on acupuncture points, among others, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, enhances metabolism, improves the renewal of tissues and the immune system, improves blood circulation, stimulates cell metabolism, and so on. Laserpunktur also reported to successfully treat a variety of symptoms, such as nerve pain, arthritis, asthma, rhinitis, pharyngitis, and others. In children, the results are good.

Matter of effectiveness, between Laserpunktur and acupuncture are different. Acupuncture remains more effective than Laserpunktur. If judged by the numbers, the ratio of roughly 100: 75. Puncture needle most flattering effect.

Application of Laserpunktur correctly does not cause side effects. Penyinarannya a maximum of four minutes. If over time the most just charred. With ultrasound suspected that eventually the cells can expand. But based on experience, the side effects are so relatively little.
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Published Date: January 11, 2016 at 14:27