Acupuncture-moxibustion and "Tubo"

Acupuncture, moxibustion, and acupressure, the treatment

for several diseases through the stimulation of the skin, started no

less than 2500 years ago.　　Owing to their splendid effect, the

methods did not vanish, were introduced into Japan around 1500

years ago, and still have not lost their popularity.

The skin is closely connected with internal organs.

The particular points of the skin certainly show a change if you have

a disease in an internal organs.　 These points sre meridian points

called "Tubo" in Japanese.

The body itself has the spontaneous ability to cure a

physical condition in disorder.　　However, in the case of heavy

diseases, it is not easy to cure by the original function of the body

itself.　Stimulation of "Tubo" heightens the function to work fully.

It shows an effect not only on curing diseases, but also on building

up physical strength and preventing diseases.

When you have stiffness in the shoulders, you may touch

the stiff part unconsciously and try to relieve it by pressing, rubbing,

and tapping.　　The part you touch is exactly the place where

"Tubo" are situated.　　Therefore, it is best to treat the stiff and

painful parts you feel.

Specialists select "Tubo" more intricately.　　For example,

they treat "Tubo" in the lower back for stiffness in the shoulders.

Some of such point selection is explained in the following pages.

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