Comments for Bristol Acupuncture Clinic http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk Acupuncture in Bristol Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:16:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on How Reflexology better compared with various other forms of massage or acupuncture? by Touchpoint http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture/comment-page-1#comment-742 Touchpoint Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:16:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture#comment-742 There are a few comparisons, but mainly what they have in common is they are natural medicine and not allopathic. Reflexology, massage, and Reiki are classified under manual medicine, because the practitioner touches a person. Reflexology is NOT a from of massage. Reflexology is an art, a science and a skill that uses gentle pressure and manipulation of the feet, hands, body and ears. Many Reflexologists believe that the foot, ear or hand mirrors the body. A compression technique is used on specific spots on the hands and feet that energize and re-balance all organs and parts of the body. Restore your sense of well-being and health; Release tension and stress; Relieve pain, discomfort and symptoms of disease; Enhance your vitality and energy; Improve your muscle tone; Promote relaxation and improve your sleep; Boost your immune system; Improve your circulation; Stimulate low energy and depressed areas; Reduce over-energy and over-stimulated areas; Restore your system's balance; Develop healthy body image; Feel great because it feels great! That's what Reflexology is or can be depending on your practitioner. Massage is a "hands-on" treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems. Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points. Acupuncture pierces the skin, and is in a filed of its own. Compares with Reflexology in that referral areas and zones are used to help. Homeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their specific symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient. Best thing I can suggest is have a session of each, and make the comparisons for yourself. Take care,<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.touchpointreflexology.com/index.html http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/massage-000354.htm http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/articles/aboutacupuncture.html http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/about-homeopathy/what-is-homeopathy/ There are a few comparisons, but mainly what they have in common is they are natural medicine and not allopathic.
Reflexology, massage, and Reiki are classified under manual medicine, because the practitioner touches a person.

Reflexology is NOT a from of massage.

Reflexology is an art, a science and a skill that uses gentle pressure and manipulation of the feet, hands, body and ears. Many Reflexologists believe that the foot, ear or hand mirrors the body. A compression technique is used on specific spots on the hands and feet that energize and re-balance all organs and parts of the body.

Restore your sense of well-being and health; Release tension and stress; Relieve pain, discomfort and symptoms of disease; Enhance your vitality and energy; Improve your muscle tone; Promote relaxation and improve your sleep; Boost your immune system; Improve your circulation; Stimulate low energy and depressed areas; Reduce over-energy and over-stimulated areas; Restore your system’s balance; Develop healthy body image; Feel great because it feels great!

That’s what Reflexology is or can be depending on your practitioner.

Massage is a "hands-on" treatment in which a therapist manipulates muscles and other soft tissues of the body to improve health and well-being. Varieties of massage range from gentle stroking and kneading of muscles and other soft tissues to deeper manual techniques. Massage has been practiced as a healing therapy for centuries in nearly every culture around the world. It helps relieve muscle tension, reduce stress, and evoke feelings of calmness. Although massage affects the body as a whole, it particularly influences the activity of the musculoskeletal, circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous systems.

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve functioning. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

Acupuncture pierces the skin, and is in a filed of its own. Compares with Reflexology in that referral areas and zones are used to help.

Homeopathy is a system of medicine which involves treating the individual with highly diluted substances, given mainly in tablet form, with the aim of triggering the body’s natural system of healing. Based on their specific symptoms, a homeopath will match the most appropriate medicine to each patient.

Best thing I can suggest is have a session of each, and make the comparisons for yourself.

Take care,
References :
http://www.touchpointreflexology.com/index.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/massage-000354.htm
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/acu_info/articles/aboutacupuncture.html
http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/about-homeopathy/what-is-homeopathy/

]]> Comment on How Reflexology better compared with various other forms of massage or acupuncture? by dcslmt http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture/comment-page-1#comment-741 dcslmt Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:46:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture#comment-741 Reflexology, acupuncture, reiki, and homeopathy all have one very important thing in common: they are bunk. They have no scientific basis, zero plausibility, and no studies proving any effectiveness at all. They are also NOT massage.<br><b>References : </b><br>RN and LMT Reflexology, acupuncture, reiki, and homeopathy all have one very important thing in common: they are bunk. They have no scientific basis, zero plausibility, and no studies proving any effectiveness at all.

They are also NOT massage.
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RN and LMT

]]> Comment on How Reflexology better compared with various other forms of massage or acupuncture? by dorothy s http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture/comment-page-1#comment-740 dorothy s Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:34:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-reflexology-better-compared-with-various-other-forms-of-massage-or-acupuncture#comment-740 You cannot compare it with Reiki or Homeopathy however you can compare it with massage. The Reflexologist can find the source of pain and massage your foot in the relevant place to sooth the pain. This is great because often a pain is referred pain. A Reflexologist can cover a large area of the body by touching the correct area of your feet. With a massage a smaller area is treated and the masseuse cannot find the source of pain. In any event that is not what a massage is intended to do.<br><b>References : </b><br>dorothy s You cannot compare it with Reiki or Homeopathy however you can compare it with massage.

The Reflexologist can find the source of pain and massage your foot in the relevant place to sooth the pain. This is great because often a pain is referred pain. A Reflexologist can cover a large area of the body by touching the correct area of your feet. With a massage a smaller area is treated and the masseuse cannot find the source of pain. In any event that is not what a massage is intended to do.
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dorothy s

]]> Comment on After getting acupuncture or a massage is the muscle suppose to feel sore still? by Gary Y http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still/comment-page-1#comment-733 Gary Y Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:21:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still#comment-733 I'm sorry to inform you that acupuncture won't do anything physical for your problem. It has no plausible mechanism of action and decades of research show it to be completely consistent with placebo. Its quackery.<br><b>References : </b><br> I’m sorry to inform you that acupuncture won’t do anything physical for your problem. It has no plausible mechanism of action and decades of research show it to be completely consistent with placebo. Its quackery.
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]]> Comment on After getting acupuncture or a massage is the muscle suppose to feel sore still? by Rick http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still/comment-page-1#comment-732 Rick Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:11:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still#comment-732 It depends on the number of muscles and connective tissues involved and the knowledge, skill and effectiveness of the massage therapist. As a follow up, you could try contrast therapy alternating ice and heat at the pain site. And/or you could try a different therapist.<br><b>References : </b><br> It depends on the number of muscles and connective tissues involved and the knowledge, skill and effectiveness of the massage therapist. As a follow up, you could try contrast therapy alternating ice and heat at the pain site. And/or you could try a different therapist.
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]]> Comment on After getting acupuncture or a massage is the muscle suppose to feel sore still? by Asma ul Husna http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still/comment-page-1#comment-731 Asma ul Husna Sun, 21 Aug 2011 03:25:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/after-getting-acupuncture-or-a-massage-is-the-muscle-suppose-to-feel-sore-still#comment-731 yes.<br><b>References : </b><br> yes.
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]]> Comment on Can acupuncture help even the skin tone in your legs? by Nate http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/can-acupuncture-help-even-the-skin-tone-in-your-legs/comment-page-1#comment-727 Nate Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:21:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/can-acupuncture-help-even-the-skin-tone-in-your-legs#comment-727 No. Acupuncture doesn't do anything. It doesn't work beyond placebo in rigorous clinical trials. Meridians and Chi have never been shown to exist.<br><b>References : </b><br> No. Acupuncture doesn’t do anything. It doesn’t work beyond placebo in rigorous clinical trials. Meridians and Chi have never been shown to exist.
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]]> Comment on Can acupuncture help even the skin tone in your legs? by Jingshangxi Jiuzi http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/can-acupuncture-help-even-the-skin-tone-in-your-legs/comment-page-1#comment-726 Jingshangxi Jiuzi Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:39:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/can-acupuncture-help-even-the-skin-tone-in-your-legs#comment-726 It can.But you'd better ask the doctor for help.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://www.medicinetraditional.com/post/Acupuncture-points.aspx It can.But you’d better ask the doctor for help.
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http://www.medicinetraditional.com/post/Acupuncture-points.aspx

]]> Comment on How long does it take for the effects of acupuncture to work? by Flizbap 2.0 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-effects-of-acupuncture-to-work/comment-page-1#comment-709 Flizbap 2.0 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:55:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-effects-of-acupuncture-to-work#comment-709 Acupuncture has never shown any evidence of efficacy beyond helping to relieve very minor back pain. Not to mention any “Chinese herb Capsules” are completely unregulated and even in high quantity and high quality amounts probably have no effect anyway.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2008/08/the_largest_randomized_acupuncture_study.php http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4259 Acupuncture has never shown any evidence of efficacy beyond helping to relieve very minor back pain.

Not to mention any “Chinese herb Capsules” are completely unregulated and even in high quantity and high quality amounts probably have no effect anyway.
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http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2008/08/the_largest_randomized_acupuncture_study.php

http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4259

]]> Comment on How long does it take for the effects of acupuncture to work? by skepticat http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-effects-of-acupuncture-to-work/comment-page-1#comment-708 skepticat Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:27:59 +0000 http://www.bristolacupunctureclinic.co.uk/acupuncture/how-long-does-it-take-for-the-effects-of-acupuncture-to-work#comment-708 I know three people who tried acupuncture for chronic pain and several more who used it to quit smoking. Two of those felt their pain eased immediately after the first session but regressed after a few days, suggesting a placebo effect. Nobody I know who tried acupuncture felt that it achieved the ultimate objective of relieving chronic pain and all the smokers regressed within months. As others have said, there is no robust evidence that acupuncture works for anything. As with all other faith-based treatments, any perceived effects are more likely due to placebo or simply regression to mean. You might like to look up the 'post hoc ergo propter hoc' fallacy before giving too much credence to other people's anecdotes. Also bear in mind that the 'alternative medicine' industry is worth billions of dollars to those with a personal investment in it.<br><b>References : </b><br>http://whatstheharm.net/acupuncture.html I know three people who tried acupuncture for chronic pain and several more who used it to quit smoking. Two of those felt their pain eased immediately after the first session but regressed after a few days, suggesting a placebo effect. Nobody I know who tried acupuncture felt that it achieved the ultimate objective of relieving chronic pain and all the smokers regressed within months.

As others have said, there is no robust evidence that acupuncture works for anything. As with all other faith-based treatments, any perceived effects are more likely due to placebo or simply regression to mean.

You might like to look up the ‘post hoc ergo propter hoc’ fallacy before giving too much credence to other people’s anecdotes. Also bear in mind that the ‘alternative medicine’ industry is worth billions of dollars to those with a personal investment in it.
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http://whatstheharm.net/acupuncture.html

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