Sometimes treating diseases through traditional Chinese medicine methods can also be very effective. Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that can be used to treat physical weakness, discomfort, and lumbar pain. Many people believe that moxibustion is effective. Can moxibustion be done every day? In fact, this is unnecessary. Moxibustion treatment for diseases only needs to be done two or three times a week, until the point is reached, in order to have a therapeutic effect.
Can moxibustion be done every day
1. Moxibustion can be performed daily when there is a disease and the body can accept it
For example, if there are sudden acute symptoms in the body, some of which are severe, we can use moxibustion for a longer period of time, about once to twice a day, every day until the symptoms are cured. But one prerequisite is that one's body can handle it. When practicing moxibustion, one should maintain a positive mindset as it is a chronic conditioning process.
2. After a period of moxibustion for chronic diseases, there should be a pause
If a certain disease has been bothering us for many years, that is, a chronic disease, we should start moxibustion slowly and gradually. This can be done every day for about half a month, which is fifteen days. After that, we can rest for two days and then continue moxibustion every day. If the first half of the month feels much better after moxibustion, or if there is not enough time, we can choose the method of moxibustion every other day, or moxibustion two to three times a week. If there is a phenomenon of excessive heat during moxibustion, we can use moxibustion at Yongquan point to start the downward movement, or drink more water.
3. Try not to apply moxibustion every day unless there are special illnesses
If there are no physical ailments, moxibustion is only for daily health care. Moxibustion of health points can be done every 3-5 days. Or it may be due to a constitution of Yin deficiency and Yang excess, such as night sweats, hot hands, feet, heart, restlessness, insomnia, dry mouth, thirst, yellow urine, and dry stool, which should not be treated with moxibustion every day. However, even for health reasons, if moxibustion is performed according to the course of treatment, it is best to continue moxibustion at each acupoint for 15-20 minutes every day for the first three times. Afterwards, moxibustion can be performed every other day for 10 days as a course of treatment. The duration of moxibustion for children and the elderly should be shorter.
Reasonable control of time is necessary during moxibustion
When performing moxibustion, attention should also be paid to the duration. Each acupoint should be moxibustion for 3-5 minutes, and the total duration of one moxibustion session should be controlled at 15-20 minutes. If the duration is too long, it is not advisable. Some weak constitutions may not be able to withstand it, or they may accidentally burn the skin.
Generally speaking, if moxibustion is applied to the limbs and chest, the time should be shorter, and the time for the abdomen and back can be slightly longer; Older people, children, and women can have a slightly shorter duration of moxibustion, while young adults can have a slightly longer duration.
Can moxibustion be done every day? If the elderly and children do moxibustion, it is best to have a longer interval between them. Adults cannot do moxibustion every day, they can do it once every other time. Doing moxibustion every day may not be beneficial because everyone's situation is different. When doing moxibustion, it is also necessary to listen to the doctor's opinion and arrange the moxibustion time reasonably in order to cure the disease as soon as possible.
