Sequels of Veterinary Medicine Acupuncture

For small animals, the insertion of acupuncture needles is virtually painless.
In all animals, once the needles are in place, there should be no pain.

Most animals become very relaxed and may even become sleepy. Nevertheless, acupuncture treatment may cause some sensation, presumed to be those such as tingles, cramps, or numbness.

What do you expect about: acupuncture treatments last and how often are they given?

 The length and frequency of acupuncture treatments depends on the condition of the patient and the method of stimulation that is used by the veterinarian. Stimulation of an individual acupuncture point may take as little as 10 seconds or as much as 30 minutes.
A simple acute problem, such as sprain, may require only one treatment, whereas more severe or chronic ailments may need a dozen treatments.

When multiple treatments are necessary, they usually begin intensively and are apered to maximum efficiency.

Patients often start with 1-3 treatments per week for 4-6 weeks. A positive response is usually seen after the first to third treatment. Once a maximum positive respone is achieved treatments are usually tapered off. Many animals with chronic conditions can be maintained with 2-4 treatments per year.

Animals undergoing athletic training can be benefit from acupuncture as often as twice a week to once a month. The frequency depends on the intensity of the training and the condition of the athlete.

Concept of Acupoint and Meridian Acupoint

There are 365 main acupuncture points spaced all over the body. These are the main points that an acupuncturist will use in daily treatment. There are also over 500 local,non meridian and master points that are not as commonly used.

Each of the points has an ancient name that is very important part of Five Element Acupuncture. Some of these pertain to the points location, a lot of them are to do with the Spirit of the Point. The Spirit of the Point is about the particular healing energy available from that point.

Meridian or Channels

Qi flows through the body along 14 pathways known as "meridians" and, although these usually closely follow the nervous system they are said not to be nerves.

There are 12 meridians each duplicated on either side of the body and two others which run in the dorsal (top) and ventral (underneath) mid lines. Linked to the concept of Qi is the concept of the "Yin-Yang" balance. Yin is negative and Yang is positive and these two qualities are intermixed and interdependent for normal function. Acute disease is an excess of either Yin or Yang whereas Chronic disease is a deficiency of either Yin or Yang. Acupuncture aims to help maintain the balance.

In Chinese Medicine the concept of internal organs is different to that of western medicine:- there are 12 major organs in the body which have their own meridian andto which they give their name.

Each of these organs are classified as predominantly Yin or Yang:

What is Microsistem

Ear Acupuncture

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the ear is like a micro map of the entire body; various regions and organs of the body are treated via ear acupuncture to get immediate results. Ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) is a favorite modality used by Francesca Ferrari to quickly relieve pain, to quickly eliminate inflammation, and to quickly reduce fever. Additionally, ear acupuncture is used for the prevention and treatment of chronicconditions.

The ear (auricle) is composed of elastic cartilage, connective tissue, blood and lymphatic vessels, and an abundant amount of nerve vessels. Tenderness, discoloration, and noticeable veins may reveal Qi and Blood stagnation. Francesca observes and palpates aspects of the ear as a tool to diagnosis the body's internal organs.