DESCRIPTION: If you or a loved one has suffered a TIA, or a stroke and you are looking for a natural treatment I have some good news for you. -Acupuncture is recommended by the World Health Organization as an alternative and complementary strategy for stroke treatment and for improving stroke care. -Clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture for improving balance, reducing spasm, increasing muscle strength, and improving general well-being. -Evidence indicates that acupuncture promotes: -New nerve growth in the brain -regulates blood flow in the damaged area -Increases brain cell survival -Helps to regulates neurochemicals and -improves memory after a stroke -There are six Acupuncture points that are most frequently used for stroke rehabilitation and recovery. -In this video I will show you how to locate and activate three of them and I will show you how to locate and activate the other three in my video “Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery, part 2”.
REFERENCES Chavez LM, Huang SS, MacDonald I, Lin JG, Lee YC, Chen YH. Mechanisms of Acupuncture Therapy in Ischemic Stroke Rehabilitation: A Literature Review of Basic Studies. Int J Mol Sci. 2017 Oct 28;18(11):2270. doi: 10.3390/ijms18112270. PMID: 29143805; PMCID: PMC5713240.
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0 -> Hello.
1.16 -> If you or a loved one has suffered a TIA, or a stroke, and are looking for a natural treatment, I have some good news for you.
9.4 -> Acupuncture is recommended by the World Health Organization as an alternative and complementary strategy for stroke treatment and improving stroke care.
19.6 -> Clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture for improving balance,
25.3 -> reducing spasm, increasing muscle strength, and improving general well-being.
32.08 -> Evidence indicates that acupuncture promotes
35.42 -> New nerve growth in the brain, regulates blood flow in the damaged area, increases brain cell survival,
44.62 -> helps to regulates neurochemicals, and improves memory after a stroke.
49.62 -> In this video I will show you how to locate and activate three of these important points, and I will show you how to locate and activate the other three in my video “Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery, Part Two”.
62.1 -> My name is Dr. Baritz. I'm a chiropractor, nutritionist, herbalist, and I'm certified in Acupoint Physical Medicine.
70.26 -> I have helped thousands of people live healthier and happier lives, and I want to help you too.
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81.94 -> The first point recommended for stroke recovery is Stomach 36.
86.12 -> Stomach 36 is known as Leg Three Miles; this interesting name points its energy boosting properties.
93.64 -> It is said that in ancient China, peasants would rub this point to strengthen their body so that they could walk another three miles.
100.6 -> Stomach 36 is used to reduce post-stroke leg problems, like weakness, pain, numbness, burning and tingling sensations.
110.22 -> Stomach 36 is also used to help regain balance and coordination.
114.8 -> In addition to helping with stroke recovery, this remarkable acupuncture point is said to strengthen the body, boost the immune system and strengthen the digestive system.
125.2 -> To locate Stomach 36, place the tip of your index finger just below your kneecap, then find the point just in front of your pinky finger.
133.94 -> Press in there to find a tender spot, it may be slightly higher, slightly lower or off to the side.
140.88 -> That is Stomach 36.
142.88 -> Activate Stomach 39 by rubbing this area five times, take a break for a count of five and repeat four more times.
150.98 -> It might look like this.
166.06 -> Or if you have a tei shin, it might look like this.
182.4 -> Now locate and activate Stomach 36 on your other leg.
187.08 -> I've put a link below for more information about the tei shin that I recommend.
191.18 -> After activating Stomach 36, stand up, walk in place for a minute, and really lift your legs. You might notice feeling more energy.
199.5 -> The next acupuncture point recommended for stoke recovery is Large Intestine 11.
204.48 -> Large Intestine 11 is used to help with post-stroke arm and hand problems like weakness, spasm, pain, numbness and atrophy.
214.84 -> Large Intestine 11 is a major acupuncture point, and in addition to helping with arm and hand problems,
221.48 -> it is used to help with allergies, eczema, high blood pressure, fever, and improve the health and appearance of your skin.
229.9 -> To locate Large Intestine 11, bend your right arm to 90 degrees. Large intestine 11 is found on the outside of the arm halfway between the center of the elbow crease and the tip of the elbow.
242.56 -> Press in this area and find a spot that is a bit sore or sensitive; that's Large Intestine 11. You might have to check slightly higher or slightly to one side or slightly lower.
253.14 -> Stimulate the point by rubbing the area quickly five times, take a break for a count of five and repeat four more times.
260.66 -> It might look like this.
275.26 -> Or if you have a tei shin it might look like this.
289.52 -> The final point I'm going to cover today is used for its powerful effect on the brain and the nervous system.
295.38 -> This point produces whole body effects.
297.64 -> In preparation to activating this powerful point, I want to talk to you about attitude.
303.42 -> While many people main their positive attitude towards life, it is true that the physical effects of the stroke can leave one feeling down or uninterested.
313.72 -> That is why I recommend the herbal formula: Free & Easy Wanderer.
317.98 -> In traditional herbal medicine the name of the formula often describes its most pronounced effect.
323.64 -> Free and easy wanderer refers to how a 10-year-old feels on a sunny day without a care in the world
329.48 -> Free and Easy Wanderer has been used for centuries to promote an overall feeling of well-being, help balance hormones, support alertness and mental clarity.
339.56 -> Free and Easy Wanderer is very popular. Once you give it a try you will understand why.
345 -> The five main reasons people use Free & Easy Wanderer are:
348.44 -> To promote an overall feeling of well-being. To promote alertness and mental clarity. To support memory and cognitive function.
357.16 -> To calm the nerves and restore balance in temporary mood swings. To encourage balance between mind and body.
364.16 -> It is believed that the herbs in Free & Easy Wander produce their results by reducing nervous system overload.
370.5 -> I have put a link below for more information about Free & Easy Wanderer.
374.44 -> The final point that I will introduce today is Governing Vessel 20.
378.78 -> Governing Vessel 20 is known as “One Hundred Meetings”, signifying its effect on all the systems of the body.
385.66 -> Governing Vessel 20 is said to sooth the liver, expel evil spirits, pacify the spirit, and release cramps.
393.18 -> In western terms we know that Governing Vessel 20 is the most powerful acupuncture point for stroke recovery.
400.82 -> Interestingly Governing Vessel 20 seems to work on both ends of the body, in the head for headaches and dizziness, and in the pelvis for hemorrhoids, rectal pain and uterine prolapse.
412.94 -> To locate Governing Vessel 20 place the tips of your thumbs on the tops of your ears and bring your index fingers together. Governing Vessel 20 is at the midpoint. You may notice a slight indention at that point.
427.16 -> Activate Governing Vessel 20 by rubbing the area quickly five times, then take a break for a count of five and repeat four more times.
435.16 -> It might look like this.
449.2 -> Or if you have a tei shin, it might look like this.
464.1 -> Stomach 36 for the upper extremities, Large Intestine 11 for the lower extremities and Governing Vessel 20 for the brain and nervous system form a powerful tool to help you or your loved one recover from a stroke.
478.04 -> I suggest that you use these points three times a day for thirty days to get fast results. Then use them twice a day for the next ninety days to stabilize results and continue the recovery.
489.98 -> In my next video, "Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery, Part 2", I will cover three important points to open the senses of vision, hearing, smell, taste and touch.
502.48 -> And to relieve tension on the spinal cord and reduce overall inflammation.
506.76 -> Till next time, this is Dr. Baritz, signing off, yours for health naturally.
