Introduction of scalp acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture, also known as head acupuncture, has been established on the traditional Chinese acupuncture, modern anatomy, neurophysiology and bioholography. Scalp acupuncture is a type of treatment method utilizing needles to insert into identified point, line and zones along meridians on the scalp. Clinically, scalp acupuncture is often used to treat brain diseases.
Practice of Head Acupuncture in China dated back thousands of years, ancient physicians had documented various locations of the acupuncture points, their quantities, functions and major applications in treating diseases. "Head is the dwelling places of energy and brightness", "The essences of the internal organs enter into the eyes, and go up to the head". The Twelve Meridians, the 365 Luo (Vessels) as well as the "Qi" ("energy") and blood that flow along the Meridians and Vessels, travel up to the face, gather at the head, The head with a dense distribution of the "Shu Points" (acupuncture points) is closely linked to the brain marrow, the internal organs and "Qi Xue" (energy and blood), all of these essential elements of human body are interrelated and effecting each other pathologically.
Scalp acupuncture as a specialized therapy was first appeared in the 1950s to 1970s, when a large number of Chinese acupuncturists from different places began to explore acupuncture points and locations on the scalp, they discovered that scalp acupuncture was effective in treating brain disorders and problems from other parts of the body. Some acupuncturist came up with the "Theory of Fu Xiang' and 'Fu Zang '", others acupuncturists based on theories of scalp zones, their functions and locations according to the Western Medicine, identified 16 stimulation areas, namely motor, sensory, chorea-tremor, vasomotor, vertigo-auditory, speech (zone third), speech (zone fourth), operation, foot motor-sensory, optic, balance, gastric, liver and gallbladder, thoracic, reproduction areas. The developmental of scalp acupuncture was quickly spread home and aboard, it is often used for clinical treatment.
The use of scalp acupuncture was originated from Chinese Acupuncture and Scalp Functions and Locations in Modern Medicine. To facilitate world wide academic exchanges of scalp acupuncture and further promote its clinical applications, "Standardization of Naming Scalp Acupuncture Points" was enacted in May 1984 by World Health Organization and passed by the Western Pacific Scalp Acupuncture Standardization Naming Conference. It was set up accordingly to the theories of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture with reference to the principles of identifying and locating acupuncture points, zones and meridians.
A large number of clinical and scientific reports have demonstrated that head acupuncture can improve oxygen supply among brain vessels and coordinate functions of the cerebral cortex; while stimulating acupuncture points with the needles in the corresponding areas can help control further development of diseases, as a result of the therapy, brain cells that are damaged, dormant and old can be repaired, reactivated and revitalized.
Clinical evidences also prove that scalp acupuncture is simple, safe and uniquely effective in treating various diseases caused by damages to the brain.
Introduction of scalp acupuncture
Q: Why scalp acupuncture has unique effectiveness in treating brain diseases?
A: During the treatment, the needles are directly inserted to the scalp treating point, line and area along the meridian, causing rapid changes in the circulation of Qi and blood in the brain, and thus achieving its unique efficiency.
Q: How long does it take to treat my child or family member's brain diseases?
A: There are a few aspects that can affect the treatment: the passion, skills and experience of the acupuncture doctor, the severity and the duration of disease, patient's physical strength and ability to recovery, as well as family education and care. As long as the patient is diagnosed and treated at the early stage of the disease, he/she is cooperative and willing to excise properly, we are confident that the effectiveness will come sooner.
Q: Is there any side effect of the Scalp acupuncture which may cause harm to the brain and the body?
A: Scalp acupuncture is applied to the surface of the head which is the scalp, the deepest area the needles can reach is the skull which is protecting the brain, therefore, it is very safe and has no side effects, it will not cause any harms or damages to the brain or the body, in fact, it has therapeutic effects and can keep us healthy./p>
Q: Can my child be treated with the needles?
A: Scalp acupuncture is applied to the surface of the head which is the scalp, the deepest area the needles can reach is the skull which is protecting the brain, therefore, it is very safe and has no side effects, it will not cause any harms or damages to the brain or the body, in fact, it has therapeutic effects and can keep us healthy.
Q: Can my child be treated with the needles?
A: We use a combination of techniques when treating a child. First, we will give massage to the child, the purpose is to build up the rapport between the child and the acupuncturist, Through massage, we can flow of Qi, supplement of blood, harmonize organs, strength essences of Qi, increased appetite, strengthen as well achieving physical health and therapeutic effects. With massage, your child will also realize the positive intention of the doctor who is there to help not to harm. At the beginning, fewer needles will be used, as the treatment goes on, the number of needles will gradually increased based on the child's individual conditions. They will also adapt to the treatment gradually and accordingly. They will notice their body reactions and understand that the insertion of the needles will do good to their health, as a result, they are more willing to cooperate with the acupuncturist for the treatment.
Q: How long will a treatment of scalp acupuncture be?
A: For brain diseases, one course is three months, at least 2 sessions per week, up to a maximum of 6 sessions. We usually recommend three sessions per week.
Q: What is the cost per session?
A: For brain diseases, the shortest duration per session is an hour, therefore, we charge our patients by hour. We accept extended health insurance plan, and we provide special discount to the elderly people and the children.
Q: How likely is child to be able to endure an hour of scalp acupuncture?
A: After the acupuncturist applies needles on the scalp, the child is free to walk around, to play with the toys, to watch TV, to listen to the music, to read book or to go to the wash room. For families who are able to afford additional costs, we can also provide speech therapy for the child which will further enhance the effectiveness of the treatment.
Scalp acupuncture:
- Scalp acupuncture is that using fine needles placed on the scalp treatment line and area to achieve the desired therapeutic effects on different parts of the body. Scalp Acupuncture is one of a number of specialized micro-system acupuncture techniques
