Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disorders with Acupuncture
January 4, 2008 – 10:59 am
According to the theories of Oriental Medicine, the spirit (shen) resides within the heart and the brain. The spirit is affected by the overall mental and physical health of a person. If the spirit is damaged, both the mental and the physical functions of a person would be greatly compromised. Deterioration in mental functions may result in delirium and dementia with the decline in physical functions resembling complications of stroke. Therefore, the treatment for neurodegenerative disorders should focus on awakening up the spirit (shen), opening up the sensory orifices and stimulating the brain. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Acupuncture, neurodegenerative, Shen, spirit
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