Posts

UB.13 ACUPUNCTURE POINT

Image
UB-13 (Fei Shu).  Chinese Name: Fetish 肺俞 English translation: Lung Shu Location : On the back, 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra. Classification : Back-Shu point of the Lung Indications : Hemoptysis/spitting blood, asthma, cough/bronchitis. night sweats, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumonia, fullness or pain in the chest and sides, pulmonary diseases, tonsillitis, goitre, and skin disorders. Rhinorrhea, diseases or pain of the nose shoulder or back, stomatitis, endocarditis, convulsions, insanity, vomiting,  absence of sweating, deviation of the spinal column, tension and stiffness in the back. Functions: Strengthens Lung Qi, spreads and descends Lung Qi, regulates Lung Qi, opens the chest, clears Lung Heat, and stops cough. Needling : Oblique insertion .5 - .8 cun.

Acupuncture for Depression

Image
Acupuncture and Depression: Separating Fact from Fiction Acupuncture is an ancient practice that has been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments. In recent years, acupuncture has been gaining popularity as a treatment for depression . There is a lot of misinformation out there about acupuncture and how it works. In this article, we will separate fact from fiction and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether or not acupuncture is right for you. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for depression. It can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and improve your quality of life. If you are considering acupuncture for depression, we encourage you to talk to your doctor or a qualified acupuncture practitioner to learn more about this treatment option. 1. Acupuncture is a popular treatment for depression, but how does it work? Acupuncture is a popular treatment for depression, but how does it work? Acupuncture

GB.39 Acupuncture point

Image
GB. 39 FOR BONE MARROW Actions: Benefits the sinews and bones Benefits the neck Dispels wind-damp Clears Gall Bladder fire Activates the channel and alleviates pain Indications: Apoplexy, hemiplegia, the pain of the neck, abdominal distension, pain in the hypochondriac region, muscular atrophy of the lower limbs, spastic pain of the leg, beriberi. Dr. ABID KHAN Acupuncture 9811662386 ☝️🇮🇳☯️😇

CV.9 Acupuncture point

Image
Ren-9 Water Separation SHUIFEN - Acupuncture Point.   Location ( Ren-9 Water Separation SHUIFEN - Acupuncture Points ) On the anterior midline, 1 cun is superior to the umbilicus. How to find The distance between the sternocostal angle and the center of the umbilicus is divided into 8 cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun. Therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be applied here (helpful device: elastic tape. From the center of the umbilicus, measure 1 cun in a superior direction, and there locate Ren-9 on the anterior midline. Located on the same level is ➞ ST-24 (2 cun lateral to the midline). ➞ LIV-13 is also located on approximately this level (at the free end of the 11th rib). Needling Vertically 0.5–1 cun. Caution: Peritoneum, pregnancy Actions/Indications ● Eliminates water accumulations, drains Dampness, and controls the water passages Regulates the Intestines and disperses accumulations ● Delayed closure of the fontanelles

ACUPUNCTURE ''AN ARMOUR AND WEAPON TOO''

Image
This shiny metal which i am holding in my hand is an acupuncture needle.There is a common myth regarding acupuncture and patients coming to my clinic often ask me a question before starting acupuncture treatment and question goes like this "Doctor please let me know that after taking your treatment does the medicines which i am already taking is going to work or not"?now, how you are going to explain or give answer to this question if you are practicing in a city like new delhi and still lot people dont have awareness about acupuncture despite having lot of acupuncturists. Most of the patients coming to my clinic are of pain conditions like arthritis of knee joint,sciatica with low back pain,cervical spondilytis,rheumatoid arthritis,tennis elbow etc.These patients before acupuncture treatment had tried all sorts of treatment like pain killers which had become a candy now adays and you can get them easily at your nearby chemist even without prescription,patients alongwit

ACUPUNCTURE,HOMEOPATHY AND AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS

Image
What will happen when your'' protector becomes an attacker'' in other words when your immune system which protects you starts attacking you mistakenly like an enemy then you are most probably going to be diagnosed as having an auto-immune disorder.If attacking your bones it will lead to rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondiltis,if it attacks skin causing scleroderma,psoriasis,vitiligo and alopecia areata,damage to nerves can manifests in multiple sclerosis or mysthenia gravis,your intestine lining can be damaged which can lead to IBS,celiac disease. Further more,your hormone producing organs are not spared leading to Diabetes type 1,Thyroiditis,and Graves disease. List don't ends here, according to AARDA(American Auto Immune Related Diseases Association) 50 million Americans suffer from Auto Immune Diseases,well i don't know the world wide figures but prevalence are still higher in other countries as well. Out of curiosity,same question pops up in my mi

Connecting Yin and Yang to white and grey matter of brain

Image
Each human being can focus their attention on their innerself which is called the YIN or female aspect,or on the outer world,the YANG or male aspect.Both are complementary to each other.Yang must have its foundation in yin.Activity in the outer world,Yang or male aspect needs to be founded on a strong contact with the innerself,Yin,exterior activity needs to derive from inner stillness and strength and to be a natural consequence of the unfolding and expression of a persons inner potential or life path,then yang and yin working together in harmony. Men and women each have their male and female aspects,each have their Yang and their Yin.In men the yang is given importance and in females yin is given more importance.In women there tends to be a stronger link with their innerself and with intuition,in men there is a stronger tendency to be active and assertive in the outerworld. What if we connect this yin and yang aspects to our brains,say yin connected to white matter of the brain