{"id":2973,"date":"2021-05-12T16:01:13","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T20:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturehealthclinic.com\/?p=2973"},"modified":"2022-07-30T18:49:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T22:49:13","slug":"moxibustion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturehealthclinic.com\/en\/2021\/05\/12\/moxibustion\/","title":{"rendered":"Moxibustion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div>\n<p><em><strong>Moxibustion<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0is another supplemental therapy in Chinese Medicine used to treat and prevent disease by applying heat to specific points on the human body.\u00a0 This type of treatment is commonly called\u00a0 \u201cmoxa\u201d and has strong medicinal value for many illnesses.\u00a0 The Chinese classics state, \u201cwhen a disease fails to respond to herbal medication and acupuncture, moxibustion is suggested.\u201d\u00a0 Moxibustion uses the application of the herb Artemesia Vulgaris, a dried and aged form of chrysanthemum.\u00a0 This herb is applied to specific acupuncture points on the body to create warmth and stimulate healing.<\/p>\n<p>Moxibustion benefits the body in several ways.\u00a0 First, it regulates the smooth flow of Qi and blood in the body, similar in function to cupping.\u00a0 Second, moxibustion warms the meridians, expelling cold and dampness from the body.\u00a0 This allows moxa to be used in conjunction with cupping to treat disorders caused by cold and dampness discussed previously.\u00a0 Third, the warming of certain points produces a slow heat that penetrates deeply into sore and painful muscles.\u00a0 Lastly, moxibustion stimulates the immune system to prevent disease and keep the body healthy.<\/p>\n<p>Common disorders aided by moxibustion include\u00a0<strong>digestive illness<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>arthritis<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0low back pain<\/strong>,<strong>\u00a0numbness in the finger and toes<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>menstrual cramping<\/strong>.\u00a0 Your acupuncturist can determine the amount and type of moxibustion that should be performed.\u00a0 Overall, moxibustion therapy calms and warms the body, allowing for increased circulation and decreased pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>General fatigue<\/strong>\u00a0and susceptibility to<strong>\u00a0cold\u00a0and flu<\/strong>\u00a0can also be helped with the application of moxibustion.\u00a0 Moxa strengthens the bodies Qi, providing for increased energy throughout the day.\u00a0 Often\u00a0<strong>mood swings<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>energy slumps<\/strong>\u00a0in the afternoon can be prevented.\u00a0 Moxa increases the bodies resistance to colds and flu and can be especially helpful to patients who catch contagious viruses that circulate in the winter.\u00a0 A compromised immune system not only causes sensitivity to increased colds and flus, but can lead to more serious illnesses.\u00a0 A systematic 1-2 month treatment with moxibustion can significantly improve the strength of the immune system and the bodies resistance to disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Nothing is more important than maintaining a healthy, high quality life.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Call us today to discover a better, healthier you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\" ><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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