MOXIBUSTION
Charlotte, NC | Fort Mill SC
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that involves the burning of dried mugwort, known as moxa, on or near specific acupuncture points on the body. This therapeutic technique aims to stimulate these points and promote healing by enhancing the flow of vital energy, or Qi, in the body. The heat generated during moxibustion penetrates deeply into the skin, influencing the flow of blood and improving overall circulation.
Moxibustion is utilized to address various health conditions, including pain management, arthritis, digestive disorders, and menstrual issues. Additionally, it strengthens the blood, expels cold and retention of excess fluids and phlegm, warms the uterus, stops bleeding, warms the spleen and the stomach to remove stagnation, regulates menstruation and calms the fetus and is great to prevent diseases and maintain general health.
Additionally, it is often employed to enhance immune function and promote general well-being. This time-honored practice has demonstrated its efficacy in contributing to holistic health and complements other traditional Chinese medicine modalities.
A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that up to 75% of women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
In praise of the rapid relief I received from Dr. Soto and the blue root staff. In June 2020, I visited Blue Root while suffering for months with horrible menopausal night sweats. I was waking up every hour in the night with intense hot flashes that would last for 15-20 minutes. It would take me 15+ minutes to fall back to sleep only to wake up again every hour! Dr. Soto recognized that not only was I suffering unduly from the flashes, but I also was not going into REM sleep and suffering from insomnia! Within 2 weeks of weekly acupuncture sessions and herbal supplements, my hourly flashes were reduced to every 2-3 hours and did not last as long. Within a month the flashes were reduced to once a night. After 3 months the flashes stopped completely! Meanwhile, I had a severe ankle and foot sprain / fracture in August 2020. I was in a walking boot and could put no weight on my foot. Dr. Soto used acupuncture and additional, specific herbal supplements to quickly reduce the swelling, allowing for more rapid healing. It was INCREDIBLE!