A Healing Trio: Acupuncture, Acupressure, and Moxibustion
BY USING THREE BASIC HUMAN TECHNOLOGY TECHNIQUES that
Activate the body’s natural healing capacity—acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion—we can prevent and treat many common health problems. Amazingly, all we have to do is stimulate our internal healing mechanism—almost like turning on a switch.
Practiced on specific response points on the human body, acupuncture, acupressure, and moxibustion have long been roundational to the healing arts in northeast Asia. In acupuncture, a thin needle is inserted into response points. Acupressure is pressure applied to the same points using the fingers or tools. Moxibustion is the practice of burning small, tightly rolled dried cones of the plant mugwort on or over specific points.
In 1976, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized acupuncture as a legitimate practice. After exhaustive scientific study, WHO declared in 1998 that acupuncture is an appropriate treatment for 300 common illnesses, and recommended that acupuncture be used as a diagnostic tool.
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