What is Japanese Meridian Therapy?
Meridian therapy is a school of Japanese acupuncture which is distinguished by its emphasis on the classics, its utilization of the five-phase points in treating the root of disease, and the importance which it attaches to palpatory skills in diagnosis and point location.
When did acupuncture start?
The ancient practice of acupuncture started in China approximately 3000 years ago. The first documentation of acupuncture that described it as an organized system of diagnosis and treatment is in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, which dates back to 100 BCE.
How did acupuncture start?
The theory and practice of acupuncture originated in China. Earlier instead of needles sharpened stones and long sharp bones were used around 6000 BCE for acupuncture treatment. These instruments could also have been used for simple surgical procedures like lancing an abscess etc.
How does Japanese acupuncture work?
In comparison to the Chinese style, Japanese acupuncture uses thinner needles and a gentler technique, with shallow insertion. Their diagnostic assessment relies heavily on palpation of the abdomen, back and various pulses along the meridian system.
What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese acupuncture?
The differences between Chinese and Japanese acupuncture methods are detailed below: The size of the needles: The Japanese tend to use smaller and finer needles than the Chinese, as a result of which, the pain is considerably reduced.Japanese Needles are thinner and sharper than their Chinese counterparts.
Who is father of acupuncture?
Professor ZHENG Kui-shan is a famous specialist of acupuncture and moxibustion sciences, and he has obtained a lot of achievements in about 70 years’ clinical treatment, scientific studies and teaching.
Who figured out acupuncture?
Historically, the discovery of acupuncture was credited to the Chinese Emperor Huangdi in 2500 BC. 5 He also is credited with the invention of Chinese written language and agriculture. The development of acupuncture likely predated Emperor Huangdi and took place during the Neolithic Period, 5000 BC to 6000 BC.
What do Chinese believe about acupuncture?
Acupuncture is believed to keep the balance between Yin (associated with the parasympathetic nervous system) and the Yang (associated with the sympathetic nervous system). This allows for the normal flow of Qi associated with neural transmission throughout the body and restores health to the mind and body.
Is there any proof that acupuncture works?
Results from a number of studies suggest that acupuncture may help ease types of pain that are often chronic such as low-back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis/knee pain. It also may help reduce the frequency of tension headaches and prevent migraine headaches.
Which is better Japanese or Chinese acupuncture?
The size of the needles: The Japanese tend to use smaller and finer needles than the Chinese, as a result of which, the pain is considerably reduced.Japanese Needles are thinner and sharper than their Chinese counterparts. This gives them a much kinder passage through the skin resulting in little to no pain.
What is Toyo Hari Meridian Therapy?
In 1959 in Japan, Kodo Fukushima, a blind acupuncturist, founded the “Toyo Hari Medical Association”. Through this association hundreds of sightless meridian therapists were trained in the diagnostic and treatment techniques particular to Toyohari meridian therapy.
What is toyohari acupuncture?
Practitioners of the Toyohari style of acupuncture have received specialized training with gentle (and often non-insertive) needling techniques using very fine silver and stainless steel needles.
Are sightless Meridian therapists trained in Meridian Therapy?
Through this association hundreds of sightless meridian therapists were trained in the diagnostic and treatment techniques particular to Toyohari meridian therapy. Kodo Fukushima wrote “Meridian Therapy”, which is available in English and required reading in Toyohari trainings.
What are the core values of toyohari?
Our core values are to provide high quality training and deepen and enhance clinical skills. Toyohari is a classically based as well as carefully clinically researched system of meridian therapy.