Your One-Stop Guide To Moxibustion & Its Health Benefits

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments such as acupuncture and gua sha wellness massages have been gaining traction in Singapore for being effective and all-natural alternatives to treat common ailments. 

On the other hand, moxibustion is less heard of in Singapore and not many know its benefits. This one-stop guide to moxibustion will clarify any doubts you may have and could even convince you to give it a try – read on to find out more. 

What is moxibustion?

Moxibustion has existed for thousands of years and is a form of therapeutic therapy to create balance in your body’s energy. TCM believes that the imbalances in the flow of energy are the main culprits of illnesses and pains. 

There are several methods of moxibustion. The most common method is indirect moxibustion which entails burning dried mugwort leaves a few inches away from your body to warm certain acupoints and relieve different conditions. The burning has a smokeless option for those who are sensitive to smoke.

Moxibustion is said to regulate energy and blood flow, dispel any ‘dampness’ and prevent diseases for overall well-being. 

What does moxibustion feel like?

The entire process should be painless as indirect moxibustion will not touch your skin at all. However, it is totally normal to feel a warm and soothing sensation during and after the treatment – this means that your meridians have been activated to balance the energy in your body. 

Who is moxibustion for?

Moxibustion is suitable for everybody as a method to maintain the body’s vitality and health, but is especially beneficial for people who are suffering from certain conditions. 

If you are experiencing any discomfort such as body aches and pain in your joints or feel that you have low immunity and a bad digestive system – consider moxibustion to resolve these problems the natural way. 

The treatment is also great for enhancing women’s health by helping with infertility, menstrual cramps and even ovarian cysts. 

What are the benefits of moxibustion?

The benefits of moxibustion go above and beyond what you would expect. Here are some of the advantages of getting moxibustion done: 

• Warms the meridians – dispels ‘dampness’ in the body to relieve pain, especially beneficial for backaches, arthritis pain and menstrual cramps
• Improves blood circulation – reduces the risk of developing blood clots and enhances the flow of energy to eliminate fatigue
• Strengthens the immune system – stimulates it to work harder to fight off illnesses and increases one’s resistance to the common flu
• Improves the digestive system – helps to resolve chronic diarrhoea problems and relieve constipation
• Reduces numbness – relieves soreness and tingling sensation in the limbs to help you regain quality of life 

What should you do after moxibustion?

It is recommended to avoid alcohol and coffee after the treatment and drink warm beverages instead of cold ones. Let your body rest and recuperate instead of tiring it out and impeding the detox process by partaking in exercises or sports right after moxibustion. 

What are the precautions?

Moxibustion is generally a safe and effective treatment for everyone, but there are still some precautions to take. 

It is advisable to avoid moxibustion if you have been diagnosed with lymphedema, low white blood cell count, low platelet count, heart murmur, or have any implanted pacemaker. 

Pregnant women or mothers who are nursing should seek professional medical advice before booking an appointment for moxibustion too. 

Try moxibustion in Singapore today

Here at Ample Life’s wellness centre, we offer the “Empowered Women Health” Premium Moxibustion Therapy that helps to improve the body’s sub-health and eases away chronic pains. It reduces discomfort and inflammation that occurs during monthly menstruation cycles too. 

A complementary therapy is our “Intense Dispel and Clear Therapy” Essential Moxibustion Energy Revitalization System that aids in weight loss while expelling dampness in the body and speeds up detoxification to alleviate pain and soreness in the body. It is suitable for all ages, for regular maintenance, for treating long term fatigue and especially for post-natal care.

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