Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing. It is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of qi (energy), and maintain general health.
My acupuncturist is a warm, supportive and compassionate Chinese woman in her late forties going through the
mid-life transition as well. Besides, she specializes in women's health. Without her I would be lost. I have been
seeing her regularly since two months and my peri-menopausal symptoms have been improving gradually.
Although my days could be still very challenging at times, my nights are great. I sleep well and I'm not drenched in
sweat. She begins my treatment with some Tui-na Massage, then she inserts needles, or as I call them little angels onto acupoints on my back for 15 to 20 minutes; then on my face, head, whatever is needed that day.
The last 15 minutes of session, she ignites the moxa and holds close to the needle, which generates heat to the point and the surrounding area.
I lay there and contemplate life re-discovering myself, forgetting all the worries.
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