Sinusitis aus Sicht der chinesischen Medizin

... Acupuncture Points Against Chronic Sinusitis

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Chronic sinusitis - sinusitis

 

Sinusitis is the term used to describe acute and chronic sinusitis. The sinuses include the maxillary sinuses, the frontal sinus, the ethmoid cells and the sphenoid sinus.

 

Current sinusitis

 

The complaints at acuteThe symptoms of purulent sinusitis are usually pulsating pain over the frontal and/or maxillary sinuses. These typically intensify when bending over. Accompanying symptoms include dull pain radiating to the back of the head, difficult nasal breathing and purulent secretion discharge.

 

Chronic sinusitis

 

At chronic sinusitis, the symptoms are far less characteristic: there is then a dull headache, fatigue, susceptibility to infection and sore throat.

From the point of view of Western medicine, the causes of sinusitis are infections, constrictions in the nasal septum and allergies. The inflammation is usually treated with nasal drops, local heat, mucolytics and, in worse cases, antibiotics. Occasionally, constrictions are also removed surgically.

 

Sinusitis from the perspective of TCM

 

From the perspective of TCM, sinusitis is not a local problem, but a systemic disease. Such connections are often not clear from the point of view of conventional medicine. Thus, many disease patterns such as asthma, diseases of the lungs, but also diseases of the gastrointestinal tract such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis can promote sinusitis. Especially the digestive tract plays an important role. If it does not work optimally, so-called "dampness" occurs. This internal dampness can rise upward and spread to the lungs or even higher up in the sinuses and sinuses.

TCM can be a valuable supplement to conventional treatment by methods of Western medicine in sinusitis. Chinese medicinal plants, acupuncture, Qi Gong and nutrition are used.

 

In the video I show you the most important acupuncture points with which you strengthen yourself in a holistic way and fight the root of the problem.

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Tue 4 "United Valleys" - Hegu

Master point for pain in the head and face, especially for acne

 

- Location:
In the middle of the 2nd metacarpal on the radial side in a depression.

 

- Traditionally classified as:

Pain especially in the head area, neck pain, stiff neck, headaches, colds, flu-like infection, sore throat, cough, migraine, stuffy nose, dizziness, hay fever, soothing effect for all intestinal complaints, distant point for arm and shoulder pain.

 

Comment:

This item is included in the Pregnancy prohibited, as it is used to speed up the birth process.

 

It is often used as a remote point in the treatment of facial, oral, nasal and eye problems.

 

The combination LI 04 with Lv 03 is called "4 gates" and is very well known, because it is Wind from the head area dispels pain and calms the mind.

 

Di 04 also has a strong relation to the psyche and can therefore be needled to calm the mind and anxiety. In this case, the combination Di04 +Le03+LG24 is used.

 

Combine Di04 with another very important item, Ma36, and you have a brilliant combination to strengthen the immune system.

 

LI 11 "Curved pond" - Quchi

Toning point of the colon meridian

 

- Location:
With the elbow angled at 90 degrees, a crease is created between the upper arm and the forearm. At the end of the fold towards the elbow is the point in depth.

 

- Traditionally classified as:

High blood pressure, diarrhea, strengthen immune system, menstrual problems, colds, shoulder problems, tennis elbow, skin diseases.

 

Comment:

This item can be used similarly to Di04, the big difference being that Di04 specifically has a reference to the facial area that Di11 does not.

 

LI 20 "Welcome fragrance" - Yingxiang

Master point for nose problems

 

- Location:
In a depression at the lower edge of the nostril.

 

- Traditionally classified as:

Blocked nose, loss of smell, nosebleeds, facial paralysis, allergic rhinitis,

 

Comment:

 

Di20 also dispels so-called external wind and is therefore needled when a cold leads to a runny or stuffy nose. Furthermore, it is a point that Mind relaxed and is optimally suited to Start meditationby briefly massaging this point before beginning to meditate.

 

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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