The methods used in Institute "Kundawell"

Acupuncture

Definition
Acupuncture is one of the external methods of treatment diseases through the placing and manipulation of needles inspecifiedpoints.

History of method
The history of acupuncture lasts thousands of years and has its roots in ancient times (4 to 8 thousand years ago). In some ancient treatises, written over two thousand years ago, there are many references to the primitive stone tools, needles. During the development of acupuncture, bamboo and bone needles were replaced with metal ones. It is known a case where a student of ancient skillful physician Bien Chue - Zi Yang with acupuncture brought out of the coma Prince Guo.

Acupuncture began to spread to other countries in the 6th century BC. Currently, acupuncture is widely used in more than 140 countries and regions, and has been used successfully to treat a variety of diseases.

November 16, 2010 acupuncture was included in the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Specific
1. A wide range of indications.It is used in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the internal organs, senses, gynecology, pediatrics.
2. It has a relatively quickand significant treatment effect, calming and analgesic effect; activates the function of the body, improves its resistance to disease.
3. The method is simple and easy to use.
4. Method has few side effects, or does not have them, is safe, and it can be combined with other treatments, and apply for complextreatment.

Medicinal properties
1. Regulation of the functions of internal organs. Acupuncture is able to restore and balance the physiological function of organs. For example, when intestinal is weakened, acupuncture can strengthenperistalsis, when peristalsisis over strong- can weaken.
2. Enhancing the immune system. Promoterise the specific and non-specific antibodies, increasing reticuloendothelial and immune systems. In clinical practice, uses as anti-infective, antitumoralremedy.
3. Strengthening of blood flow, pain relief. With help of needles effectat the points can be increased the flow of energy and blood through the meridians, can be eliminated congestion, pain symptoms, enhanced the recovery process.
4. Tissue regeneration. The effectiveness of acupuncture in tissue repair has been proved by numerous clinical practice. For example, byputting needle into the points in the face can be cured paralysis of facial nerve.