Acupuncture featuring the AcuGraph II
What is Acupuncture?
How does Acupuncture work?
What can Acupuncture be used for?
Acupuncture in the beginning, it's history.
Acupuncture
featuring the AcuGraph II
Digital Meridian Imaging
A State fo the art computerized method of locating and correcting energetic imbalances.
Acupuncture: What is it?
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve function. It can be used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction in the body.This is done by inserting needles and/or using electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.
Acupuncture has its roots deeply planted in China over 5,000 years ago. Acupuncture did not become known in the USA until 1971 when diplomatic relations between China and America were relaxed.
How does acupuncture work?
The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up into the others.
The meridians can be influenced by needling or stimulating the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in proper function.
The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture point stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones.
What can acupuncture be used for?
Acupuncture is a system which can influence three areas of health care.
- Promotion of health and well-being.
- Prevention of illness and treatment of pain control.
- Treatment of various conditions.
- Digestive Disorders: Gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, and diarrhea.
- Respiratory Disorders: Sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.
- Neurological and Muscular Disorders: Headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendonitis, low back pain, sciatica, and osteoarthritis.
- Urinary, Menstrual, and Reproductive Problems.
Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension, stress and emotional problems.
Acupuncture in the Beginning
Traditional Chinese acupuncture has a history of at least 5,000 years. The theoretical construct of this form of health care rests on the idea that a universal energy form, known as Qi (pronounced "chee") flows in specific channels throughout the body. These channels are known as meridians. There are 12 main paired meridians in the body; "paired" refers to the fact that each meridian is mirrored on opposite sides of the body. The 12 main meridians are named for organs or organ systems, though their energy flow does not necessarily directly affect the organs after which the meridians are named. According to acupuncture theory, all ill health, disease, pathology, etc. are caused by energetic imbalances among these 12 meridians, causing excesses or deficiencies of energy in specific channels.
In the early 1950's Dr. Yoshio Nakatani noted areas of altered electrical conductivity on the skin of patients with various diseases. These areas were found to be points of approximately 1cm diameter, generally in lines following the classical Chinese acupuncture meridians. Because these points offered increased electrical conductance, he named these points, "ryodoraku" (ryo=good, 'do=electro conductive, 'raku=line).
Dr. Nakatani refined his procedures to encompass both diagnosis and treatment. Diagnosis was performed with an electrical instrument measuring electrical conductivity of the skin. By measuring the conductivity of each meridian, energetic excesses and deficiencies could be located. Treatment consisted of stimulating specific acupuncture points to either "tonify" a deficient meridian, or "sedate" an excessive meridian. An additional set of acupuncture points was used to balance meridians that showed significant energetic differences between the right and left sides of the body.
For many years, these types of examinations were performed clinically with analog “meter” equipment and pen and paper for drawing the resulting graph. This method, though time consuming and cumbersome, was often very effective. Later methods allowed the readings to be manually typed into software programs for basic analysis.
Due to the limitations of then-existing systems and the significant need for an automated measurement system, Miridia Technology Inc. developed AcuGraph® Digital Meridian Imaging™ to apply the power of modern computer analysis to this time-honored method. The result is Ryodoraku analysis that is faster, easier, and more powerful than ever before.
Miridia Technology Inc. invented and developed the first digital computer measurement interface three years ago, which was received with great acclaim by the eager profession. With continual research, development, and refinement, we remain at the forefront of this growing market as we produce better, more powerful, and more complete systems than ever before.
NOTE: Information on this site is provided for informational purposes and its not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. You should read carefully all product packaging. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promply contact your health care provider.
Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Visitors since 10/8/06