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Time to get started on this topic. Take a few moments to read every aspect of this paper hopefully it will be of great help. The term Acupuncture is a combining of two Latin words 'acus' which means needle and 'pungere' means prick. It is in truth an ancient Chinese medical process in which needles were inserted into patient along some well-defined meridian points. In ancient China, stone needles were exploited for the treatment; then as metals were revealed subsequently needle were made of bronze, silver and even gold. In modern days, needles are made of stainless steel.

Acupuncture points are most crucial part of Acupuncture therapy. These are really the various stimulation points from various body parts. According to ancient theory; all these points have a direct access to stimulate the meridians, which are imaginary channels from where critical energy flows. There are more than 360 input points; when needles are inserted or someway stimulation of these points is done then it either interrupts or stimulates the energy flow.

This interruption or stimulation of points can cause analgesic effect that will cut down or totally eliminate pain. It can even suffer a more strong energy flow which can cure the various health problems. All these Acupuncture points are mapped to Fourteen major meridian lines, for group Twelve inner organs one meridian; one meridian along the spine which is known as governing vessel and one more along the midline of abdomen which is named as conception vessel. The measure that is exploited to find Acupuncture points is named "Cun". Generally one Cun is equal to space between the distal interphalangeal joint and proximal interphalangeal joint on middle finger.

All these Acupuncture points are categorised as per their functions. First category of such Acupuncture points is Five transporting points system: This system explains the flow of vitality (which named as 'qi' in Chinese) exploitation analogy of rivers and points are described as points along the flow line.

According to this system; "qi' bubbles up from a spring and step by step grows in depth and breadth like a river fluent down from mountain to the ocean".In this five transporting system there are points;* Jing well points are the points that bring about energy flow when it bubbles up; these points are placed on tips of fingers and toes.* Ying spring points are where the energy river glides down the channel, these points indicate heat of the body and they also show the changes in our complexion.

* Shu stream; these points indicate heaviness of body along with afflictive areas in joints and intermittent diseases.* Jing river points give indication of cough and dyspnoea, fever and chills and foe bone diseases.* He sea points are where qi unites and heads deeper into the body; these points are useful for indicating diarrhea. The counter flow of qi and these points also indicates the disorders caused by irregular feeding and drinking.

Along with Five transporting points, there are some other sets of points like five phase points, Eleven cleft points, Yuan source points, Luo connecting points, Back shu points, front Mu points, Hue meeting points. Acupuncture treatment is successfully exploited to treat ear, nose and throat disorders, and then respiratory disorders.

Thank you for taking the time to read my article it is greatly appreciated. Try searching through my other Acupuncture Points related articles that you may find interesting

About the Author

Michael Malega presents several acupuncture points articles for your information. You can visit Michael's web site at: Acupuncture Points http://www.acupuncture-treatment.net/Acupuncture-Points.php

Owww! My big toe hurts ALOT when I go up on point, any suggestions?

I've tried thick toe pads, thin toe pads, little foam cushions and bandaids! Any suggestions? It feels like my big toe is being squished alot, it hurts more than it should... Please help...
And how do I go over on my second toe and not my first? My 2nd one is shorter, and doesnt reach the tip of the box... Help?

I'd have to look at your feet and your shoes to give you a definite answer. Here are some thoughts:
*Ingrown toenail....as already suggested. This is a problem that many dancers have.
*Your pointe shoes do not fit properly. If you were not fitted successfully this may be the problem. Unfortunately you may have to try a different pair of pointe shoes.
*When en pointe you may be pushing too much over your big toe and not standing evenly on your box. Ask your teacher to check when you are en pointe to see if this is a problem.
*you may just be rubbing blisters. This is a necessary part of it. You need blisters in order to form callouses.

Talk it over with your ballet teacher and have her look at your feet and shoes and watch you when you dance and maybe she will be able to help you find the real problem. Good luck!

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