Acupoint Therapy Benefits For Helping Recovering Stroke Patients

Acupoint Therapy Benefits For Helping Recovering Stroke Patients
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=N._Strickland]N. Strickland

There have been a number of studies conducted in China and Japan which showed that stroke patients who undergo acupuncture treatments not long after having a stroke are more likely to recover more of their affected faculties than others without the treatment. While acupuncture is not as mainstream in some parts of the world like the U.S., it is slowly becoming an accepted form of treatment. After all, the Chinese have followed the practice for thousands of years with success.

There are even personal portable devices that deliver acupoint therapy, emitting electromagnetic impulses to acupuncture points in your hands, thereby bypassing the thin, fine needles of traditional acupuncture. Stroke patients can benefit from this type of therapy.

Problems with Stroke Patients

A stroke is sometimes referred to as an attack on the brain. A blood clot basically blocks an artery, interrupting blood flow to portions of the brain. A blood vessel could also break, causing the same problem. When a stroke occurs, brain cells can die, creating brain damage. Unfortunately, the body functions that lie in those dying area are also affected and may become lost permanently. Memory, speech and movement are most often affected.

Some people do recover fully in time after a stroke while others may experience muscle weakness or minor speech or memory problems. Larger strokes may cause more profound damage such as losing the ability to speak or paralysis on one side of the body. In time, physical therapy and medications can help recover some physical ability. However, by introducing Chinese medicine like acupuncture soon after the stroke, patients may be able to greatly improve their chances of recovery. If patients are sensitive or squeamish about needles, acupoint therapy using electromagnetic wave impulses can be equally effective.

How Acupoint Therapy Works on Stroke Patients

The hand has six meridian points or pathways in which the body's life energy flows. Within these meridians, there is an intricate system of connections called acupoints (acupuncture points) which tie into various body functions and organs. With stroke patients, it is hard to keep circulation open, especially when some nerve pathways have closed down. By stimulating certain acupoints using electromagnetic wave impulses, stroke patients can increase circulation to the extremities, boosting mobility and easing pain and numbness.

Basically, this electronic form of acupuncture can ramp up endorphins in the body responsible for easing pain and helping the body relax. The nervous system can be specifically targeted with acupoint therapy, keeping pathways of the nerves open and the nerves firing. The electromagnetic wave impulses released through electronic acupuncture devices can also open blood vessels, providing better blood flow which in turn decreases the chances of blood clots and a repeat stroke performance.

Acupoint therapy is an excellent way to improve the quality life in stroke patients. While not a cure all, it is definitely one of the best ways to augment any treatment protocols the doctor prescribes.

N Strickland is a former cancer patient who is thankfully now in remission. He has a keen interest in pain management, most particularly using alternative therapies. To get more information on hand acupoints and Electro-Acupuncture for recovering stroke patients, visit one of N. Strickland's sites. Visit the [http://www.aculife-ireland.com/blog]Aculife Blog or read the [http://aculifebook.com]Aculife book for more info.

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Pain Relief Without Drugs - Acupoint Therapy

Tips For Pain Relief Without Drugs
By N. Strickland

Acupoint / magnetic wave therapy and acupuncture are great ways to achieve relief from pain without the use of medication. If you suffer from chronic pain or even sporadic pain as a complication from other illness, you most likely desire immediate relief from the pain. Read on for tips for attaining natural pain relief.

Good Nutrition and Proper Exercise

The foundation for health and wellness includes a regular exercise regimen and a diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Without this foundation, the body doesn't function properly and illness, disease and other problems can arise. One of the best ways to be pain free and healthy is to treat your body well. Although eating right and exercising aren't the easiest to carry out, they are among the most important. Set aside time daily to get a little exercise in. And make small changes to your diet as necessary.

Pain Relief using Acupuncture

Acupuncture is another way to provide pain relief without using drugs. Acupuncture has been around for centuries, and it is known as a safe and effective way to treat illnesses and the resulting pain and symptoms. Acupuncture is done using tiny needles placed at specific points along the body's meridians. Acupuncture restores balance to the body and can resolve many ailments, providing pain relief as well. Acupuncture is done by a trained acupuncturist who knows exactly where to insert the needles for maximum pain relief.

Acupoint Therapy for Pain Relief

Acupuncture is not always a feasible option for some, either because of prohibitive costs, lack of time, or simply a fear of needles. Many who do not wish to try acupuncture would be pleased to know of an effective alternative: magnetic acupoint therapy. Acupoint therapy can be done using magnetic wave therapy to provide the same benefits that acupuncture provides, but it skips the needles entirely. It is also a technique that is simple enough that it can be done at home with very little instruction or training.

The magnetic wave therapy targets acupoints, points on the body that respond to pressure and provide instant relief from pain. The benefit of using acupoint therapy for pain relief is that it is easy, safe, and effective. It also provides a way to find relief from symptoms without the needles required with acupuncture.

For many people, chronic pain is a real problem and way of life. Multiple medications and doctor visits can be standard, but it doesn't have to be. Finding relief through natural methods can change your life. If you suffer from debilitating pain, you may want to explore your options with natural pain relief and give acupuncture or acupoint therapy a try.

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HealthNiche, A Health Blog: Living With Pain? - You Don't Have To - Aculife Guest Post

HealthNiche, A Health Blog: Living With Pain? - You Don't Have To - Aculife Guest Post

Living With Pain? - You Don't Have To - Aculife Guest Post

Living With Pain? - You Don't Have To
By N. Strickland

Sometimes we accept pain as part of what life throws at us. We get so caught up in dealing with pain one day at a time that we often forget that there may be something we can actually do about it. So what are some of the non-traditional options? You need to think outside the box and try lots of things. There is no cure-all that works for everyone.

Traditional western medicine tends to focus on just a few of the options: medication; surgery; and physical therapy. However, there are lots of other options available if you simply have the faith to try them. Beware of medical practitioners that frown upon alternative therapies because they were not invented by conventional medical practitioners like themselves. After all, you should not care whether the treatment is traditional or alternative so long as it does the business for you.

I get extremely tired of listening to medical practitioners who do not accept that alternative therapies work, because they have no scientific proof of their efficacy. Tell this to the billion plus faithful people that believe in a higher being, although there is no scientific proof that He really exists. You must be pragmatic. If the pain treatment works for you, you should not really care if your local medical practitioner approves of it or not.

Traditional acupuncture has been around for more than 2,000 years. Successful treatments have been offered to patients for pain management long before western medicine, as we know it, existed. Electro-acupuncture is relatively new but it closely mirrors the treatment offered by traditional acupuncture. The real difference is that there are no needles involved and it can be self-administered on a daily basis at home. Thousands of people will vouch for its effectiveness.

Hypnosis has evolved to the point where major surgeries can be carried out using hypnosis to control bleeding and pain and where the patient not only feels nothing, there is minimal bleeding from open wounds. Milton Erickson, MD, who died in 1980, was a pioneer in this area and his use of trance and specific language cues resulted in tremendous success in pain management for his patients. It is well worth considering clinical hypnosis as a method to deal with your pain.

Reflexology has also been around for several thousand years. Modern day reflexology has its origins in Zone Therapy which was pioneered by Dr. William H. Fitzgerald. He divided the body into ten zones and demonstrated how pressure and stimulation of various points on the body could relieve pain affecting organs, body parts and glands within various zones. Zone Therapy was adopted by Eunice Ingham, a physiotherapist, in her treatment of patients in the 1930's. She concentrated on finding a single area of the body on which the rest of the body was mapped

out. She found that a therapeutic effect could be achieved by using pressure from her thumbs and fingers on specific tender spots which related to problems elsewhere in the body. The important point to bear in mind is that regardless of how and why it works, reflexology does work and regularly benefits thousands of people.

N Strickland is a former cancer patient who is thankfully now in remission. He has a keen interest in pain management, most particularly using alternative therapies. To get more information on hand acupoints and Electro-Acupuncture visit http://www.getaculifenow.com. Get a free full colour Hand Map when you visit our website.

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Complementary Mesothelioma Treatments

Asbestos exposure is the main cause of a type of cancer called malignant pleural mesothelioma. This cancer is most often diagnosed in its advanced stages and is very difficult to treat successfully. Many of the conventional treatments of mesothelioma are similar to those used for most types of cancer. But treatments like surgery and chemotherapy can cause the patient to be in pain as well as experience many other negative side effects.

There are a number of complementary treatments that can alleviate these negative side effects as well as the effects of mesothelioma symptoms. These types of treatment options cannot cure asbestos-related illnesses, but can certainly help patients live more comfortably by providing relief from pain and stress.

One of the most widely-accepted complementary treatments is acupuncture. In fact, it is so accepted that some insurance companies even cover it. The foundational theory of acupuncture is rooted in a principle that involves treating the entire body rather than just the affected organ or area. Acupuncture employs the use of fine needles into the body's defined 'pressure points' to improve the flow of the four factors in the body, and improve the body's balance and harmony. Those coping with asbestos-related diseases, such as asbestosis and mesothelioma, can use acupuncture to treat symptoms of pain, stress, and anxiety.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation - generally known as TENS therapy - is fairly similar to acupuncture, in that this treatment stimulates certain defined body locations. However, while acupuncture uses fine needles, TENS therapy stimulates body points with the use of electrodes that deliver very mild electrical shocks. There are few side effects to this treatment and many TENS therapy professionals will come to you as this can easily be performed in your own home.

Some patients find relief in aromatherapy (which is often used in combination with massage therapy). Aromatherapy starts with essential oils, which can be used alone for a single scent or combined with others. Essential oils are highly concentrated oils from various plants. The simple inhalation of essential oils brings both physical and mental benefits as it can provide symptomatic relief and improve general health. Those suffering from serious medical conditions should only use aromatherapy under the care of a trained professional, as combining the wrong essential oils can produce adverse side effects or medical problems.

It is important to consult your doctor before proceeding with any type of complementary or alternative treatment as they can affect everyone differently depending on your situation.

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