Bladder Infection from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine

...four acupuncture points that fight your cystitis

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In this video you will learn special Qi Gong exercises that will help you to come more into your center. With the center of the human being is proverbially meant the middle, more precisely the anatomical center. This is located a hand's width below the navel and is called "Dantien" in Qi Gong.

Whenever we manage to center ourselves in this point, there is an automatic calming of the whole body and nervous system, which is fascinating and difficult to explain. One explanation would be that the energy from the head area is shifted downwards and thus thoughts come to rest.
And as we all know, stress is largely created in the mind.

The 8 exercises shown will help you relieve stress, whether it manifests itself physically or mentally. All it takes is regular practice of the exercises shown.
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TCM background information

Cystitis

 

A Cystitis arises from Hypothermia or a bacterial infection. These bacteria can be caught from outside, e.g. in swimming pools or whirlpools. But bacteria can also enter the vaginal environment from the intestine, especially in women.

More Causes are an ongoing incomplete urination or after a Operation.

Women are affected by this condition more often than men because they have a shorter urethra. This makes it easier for germs to enter the bladder from the outside.

 

Symptoms of cystitis may include a burning and stabbing pain when urinating. At the same time, there is a frequent urge to urinate with little urination. There is a cloudy discoloration of the urine, which in some cases can also be bloody.

Cramp-like pain in the abdomen, fever with chills, and headache and aching limbs are also among the typical symptoms of cystitis.

A Cystitis can also become chronicthen the symptoms appear in a weakened form, but are then latently more or less always present.

 

The The most important thing with cystitis is drinking plenty of fluids to flush the germs out of the bladder. For this purpose there are special Blister teas.

 

From View of TCM we have it with a bladder infection with the climatic factors wetness, cold and heat to do. At the same time the Kidney energy weakened. The kidneys and bladder energy are closely related. The bladder is supplied by the kidney.

Thus, there may be a general constitutional weakness that always favors this problem. Dietary errors with too much cooling food can also cause cystitis.

 

But also emotional conflicts are to be named as the cause here. Overload, unresolved conflicts and constant problems should also not be forgotten as causes at this point.

 

TCM also addresses these conflicts, because the acupuncture points but also Qi Gong act on both the physical and the psychological level. Just as well meditations can work here, which calm the nervous system.

 

Tip:

 

  • Eat only watermelons for one day. Eat a few thin slices every 15 minutes. These have a cooling effect on the one hand and a diuretic effect on the other.
  • the same can be done with pears. Every 15 minutes you make 2 bites of a pear, as they are also strongly diuretic.
  • Drink cranberry juice
  • Drink 2 cups of nettle and rosehip tea alternately every day. These have an anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect.
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MP 6 "Meeting place of the 3 Yin" - Sanyinjiao

One of the most important acupuncture points that strengthens the spleen

 

- Location:

4 transverse fingers above the tip of the inner ankle (malleolus internus)

 

- Traditionally classified as:

 Loss of appetite, fatigue, diarrhea, feeling of weakness in the lower extremities, menstrual disorders, in the absence of menstruation, impaired libido.

 

Comment:

This point is used in Chinese medicine to tonify the spleen energy. It is often used in combination with the point Ma36. Due to our diet, many suffer from MIlz-Qi deficiency, which manifests itself in sweet cravings, tiredness after lunch, general fatigue and soft stools. So this point is very important for us.

 

Another area of action of this point is that it removes moisture from the lower of the 3Warmers removed. Thus, it also has a specific effect on the urinary tract and is used here for micturition disorders, dysuria (pain during urination) and cloudy urine.

 

MP6 is also an important point to Blood and Yin strengthen and will therefore be Blood deficiency and Yin deficiency used.

 

MP6 is also one of the main points in any gynecological problems, as it regulates the uterus and menstruation and resolves pain.

 

The point also has a lot to offer on the psychological level. Thus, it has a strong calming effect on the mind and is therefore used for sleep disorders. Due to its effect on the liver energy, it also works very well with irritability.

 

Bl 60  "Kunlun Mountains" - Kunlun

Master point for back pain

 

- Location:

On the horizontal line midway between the external malleolus and the Achilles tendon.

 

- Traditionally classified as:

All types of back pain, neck pain, shoulder problems, headaches, dizziness, dysmenorrhea with dark, lumpy blood

 

Comment:

A very important point with wide spectrum of action. It is an important Far point For back pain. It is recommended for chronic back pain. On the other hand, Bl40 is used for acute back pain.

 

Bl60 has an additional effect on the shoulder and neck area and as a remote point relaxes this zone very well.

 

It also has a heat dissipating function in the bladder area, like wei Bl40. Therefore, it is used for burning during urination.

 

CV 12 "Gathering point of the stomach" - Zhongwan

Alarm point of the stomach

 

- Location:

6 transverse fingers (4 cun) above the navel. In the middle of the distance between the navel and the tip of the sternum.

 

- Traditionally classified as:

Stomach bloating, acid regurgitation, loss of appetite

 

Comment:

Since this point is a so-called alarm point, it is quite important for the diagnosis. If it is painful, it is assumed that the stomach is involved. In addition, it is also the alarm point of the middle warmer. There is an upper, a middle and an under 3fold warmer

 

TB 05 "Outer gate" - Waiguan

Effective point for the treatment of ears

 

- Location:

In the middle of the forearm, on the outer side, 3 transverse fingers behind the wrist crease between the radius and ulna

 

- Traditionally classified as:

Headaches, tinnitus, sore throat, elbow and upper arm pain, neck pain, flu-like infections, migraines

 

Comment:

This item is used to Wind-Heat to discharge in case of fever, sore throat and light sweating. Especially also when the pathogenic factor between the surface and the inside of the body. Symptoms are then chills and fever, which alternate, irritability, pain in the upper abdomen, bitter taste in the mouth.

 

Another important use of this point is in painful obstruction syndrome of the arm, shoulder and neck.

 

It is also an important remote point in the treatment of migraines that appear in the temporal region.

 

Qi Gong

The word Qi Gong consists of 2 syllables - Qi and Gong. The Chinese term "Qi" can be translated for us most likely by "life energy". But it contains more than this. It also means breath and air. In Chinese medicine, Qi is considered to be the invigorating force that flows through all living things. However, Qi is not only inside the body of a living being, but also outside. Qi also shows itself to us in nature. Thus animals, flowers and trees are flowed through by Qi. Qi is the living force that is inherent in everything and that makes life possible.

 

The Japanese call this force "Ki". In India it is called "Prana". It always means the same thing - the power and energy that is inherent in everything and keeps us alive. In Chinese medicine, health is only possible when the Qi in our body is pure, not polluted and can flow freely.

 

Due to bad living habits, in the course of time, energy blockages can occur in the body system and as a result, diseases can manifest, which can be physical or psychological in nature. Generally speaking, we can say that a living person has Qi throughout the body.

 

The word "gong means roughly "body work" or "success through perseverance and practice". Therefore Qi Gong is called "Work with the life energy". We learn to improve the flow and distribution of Qi in our body through movement and concentration to strengthen our health and bring body and mind into harmony. At the same time we learn to stand correctly, between heaven and earth. This significantly improves posture and many aches and pains disappear on their own.

 

Qi Gong is a holistic healing system with a long tradition, which has been continuously developed until today. It includes health-promoting postures, movement, self-massage, breathing techniques and meditation. Through these various exercise methods, Qi is supposed to be collected and stored in the body, like in a reservoir. The goal is to expel the impure Qi and absorb fresh pure Qi.

 

Qi Gong is not a medicine that is prescribed for a limited time, but rather it should be practiced daily. In this regard, 20 minutes of daily practice is enough to improve health and one's well-being to a great extent.

 

Anyone can practice qigong. There are exercises for every age and every state of health. The exercises can be practiced standing, sitting, lying down or walking. So even physically challenged people can easily practice Qi Gong and improve your health in a sustainable way.

 

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