ACUPUNCTURE
WITH
LOVE
PRESENTED BY
DR. RANVIR PAHWA
Acupuncturist
Ayurveda Practitioner
Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist
Clinical Herbalist
Lily Flowers
The Garden of Dr. Ranvir Pahwa
“A journey of a thousand miles begins
with a single step.”
– Lao-tzu
Contents
What is acupuncture?
What can an acupuncturist treat?
What does acupuncture entail in our clinic?
How acupuncture works?
Various acupuncture methods
What is the Ear (auricular) Acupuncture and
Auricular medicine?
What are the treatments like?
What is a Facial Acupuncture and what does it
entail?
What are the other pearls in our basket?
VISIT TO FRANCE TO LEARN
EAR ACUPUNCTURE
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Acupuncture has helped billions of people over past thousands of
years. Inside us our body possesses a very intelligent and intricate,
interconnected energetic system which keeps us in balance and
healthy. There are self healing powers in our body.
What is acupuncture?
The word acupuncture comes from the Latin acus,
"needle", and pungere, "to prick". In Standard Chinese,
acupuncture is called 针砭 (zhēnbiān), or a related word, 针
灸 (zhēnjiǔ), which refers to acupuncture together with
moxibustion. Historically needles were made up of stones,
bones, bamboo, pottery material, and metals. The earliest
Chinese record on acupuncture is the Nei Ching (Classic of
Internal Medicine, about 2,600 BC). In India the work of
Ayurvedic surgeon Sushruta (7th Century, BC) has details
about the body points, which in Sanskrit are called Marma
Sthala, meaning "delicate spot". Massage and pressure on
these spots produces healing.
Acupuncture evolved in China and travelled to other
oriental countries. It was well-developed in Northern India
and in Sri Lanka before the Christian era. The Western
world became acquainted with acupuncture in the 17th
century when it was discovered by missionaries living in
China, who then brought it to the West. Today acupuncture
is practised all over the world.
Through their observations, ancient Chinese healers
discovered that there is a connection between body surface
points and internal organs. These points become tender
and sensitive in disorders. Acupuncturists believe that
these points are located on invisible pathways called
meridians, or channels, which run all over the body. They
all are interconnected. There are 14 common main
meridians and about 365 points. However, more channels
and non-channel points were also discovered later on. Later
discoveries have found that the hands, feet, ears, and the
face also represent the whole body as Holograms.
Acupuncture on these parts produces healing, as well.
However, the ear (Auricular) acupuncture has been studied
extensively and is very effective.
Performing acupuncture
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What can an acupuncturist treat? Acupuncture is
recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) USA, accepted
in Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO). It is effective
in the treatment of a wide variety of health problems. Some of the
common problems we treat are following.
Headaches
OTHER PAINS
AND CONDITIONS
Abdominal Problems
HEALTH PROBLEMS
OTHER THAN PAIN
Bell’s Palsy
Migraines
Cancer Pain
Neuropathy
Back Pain
Menstrual Cramps
Meniere's syndrome
Neck Pain
Post Surgery
Bladder Dysfunction
Sciatica
Accidents
Bedwetting
Shoulder Pain
SPORTS INJURIES
Hiccough
Arthritis
Foot and Ankle
Gastritis
Osteoarthritis
Knee Injury
Ulcers
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tennis Elbow
Colitis, Crohn’s
(TMJ)Pain
Golfer’s Elbow
Constipation
Planter Fasciitis
Sprains and Strains
Diarrhoea
Muscle Injury Pain
Fracture Pain
Tonsillitis
Ankle Pain
STOP ADDICTIONS
Alcohol, Smoking
Chewing Tobacco
Pharyngitis
Hip Pain
Paralysis
Bronchitis
Knee Pain
Weight control
Asthma
Heel Spur
FEMALE PROBLEMS
Sinusitis
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
Immunity
Rhinitis
Impotency
Common Cold
Infertility, IVF
Sore throat
Circulation
Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives,
Raynaud’s Syndrome
Allergies Reduction
Frozen Shoulder
Wrist Pain
Numbness
Tendinitis
Spondylosis
Ramsay Hunt Synd.
Fibromyalgia
Shingle Pain
Depression
Peri-arthritis
Incontinence
Anxiety
Tooth Pain
Leg cramps
Sleeplessness, Insomnia
COMMON PAINS
Whiplash and
Tension Headaches
Osgood-Schlator
Syndrome
Leg and Foot Pain
Priformis Muscle
Syndrome
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Acupuncture on the Hand
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Some other features of acupuncture
1. It can also help with inducing labour pains.
2. In recent years, acupuncture has gained popularity for
Facial Rejuvenation and Anti-aging effects.
Currently, acupuncture is used as an anesthetic in
surgeries and as an analgesic in the delivery of babies.
Moreover for inducing labour pains.
3. Clinical research and case studies have proven that
acupuncture is one of the safest and most effective of the
various healing modalities.
What does acupuncture entail in our clinic?
Modern acupuncture involves the insertion of fine sterile needles
of various sizes through the skin and tissues. The needles are made
of steel, silver, or gold. Most practitioners use pre-sterilized
disposable needles. In some cases, healing can be intensified by
the use of an electric current attached to needles.
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We always use new, sterile and disposable needles.
This is to prevent infections and other complications.
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We provide a comfortable, peaceful environment
with calming music. We have a very comfortable, adjustable,
modern table with high and low adjustment and sitting options
for juniors, adults and seniors.
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Acupuncture is used as a therapy on its own, but we
combine it with prescriptions, herbs, vitamins,
minerals, and homeopathy. We recommend that it should
not be combined on same day with other body work
modalities. This is to stop excess stimulation, fatigue, and to
observe the benefit of the modality
How Acupuncture works?
Ancient theories: The inserted needles stimulate points and open up
channels to facilitate the balanced flow of the energy, or Qi
(pronounced "Chi" in Chinese, recognised as "Ki" in Japanese, and
called "nerve-energy potential" in the West) in the body. This is an
assumed action mechanism of acupuncture.
experiments on animal models and
human subjects. It is evident now:
that the central nervous system (CNS)
is involved in the area of acupuncture
analgesia, where correlation has been
observed between acupuncture point
stimulation and, onset of release of a
variety of neurotransmitters
(beta endorphins, enkephalins,
acetylcholine), opioids and hormones
(norepinephrine) in the brain, spinal
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Research involving Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI) supported
that many effects of acupuncture are
mediated through the CNS.1
Acupuncture affects the electrical
system of the body by creating or
enhancing closed-circuit transport in
tissues. This facilitates healing by
allowing the transfer of material and
electrical energy between normal and
injured tissues.2
Acupuncture affects the blood
concentrations of triglycerides,
cholesterol, and phospholipids,
suggesting that acupuncture can both
raise and diminish peripheral blood
components, thereby regulating the
body toward homeostasis.2
Acupuncture activates nonnociceptive receptors that inhibit the
transmission of nociceptive signals in
the dorsal horn, “gating out” painful
stimuli.1
References
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Modern Scientific Research: However, the Chi theory dissatisfied
scientists and to confirm the mechanism they performed
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Neuro-acupuncture, “Scientific Evidence of
Acupuncture Revealed”, Cho, ZH., et al., p.116.
Acupuncture Energetics, “A Clinical Approach
for Physicians”, Helms, Dr. J., 1997, pgs 41-42,
66.
Anatomy of Neuro-Anatomical Acupuncture,
Volume 1, Wong, Dr. J., 1999, p. 34.
National Institute of Health Consensus
Conference on Acupuncture, “Acupuncture
Activates Endogenous Systems of Analgesia.”
Han, J.S., 1997 (Bethesda, MD).
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Various acupuncture methods
Dr. Pahwa uses various acupuncture methods as
needed.
There are two main categories of methods which
are: Principal Method and Assisting Methods.
A. Principal Method
Body acupuncture: The needles are inserted into
different parts of body on the channel points and on nonchannel points.
Use of various body acupuncture methods is to
1. relieve pain effectively and quickly
2. restore various Patho physiological imbalances
of the diseases
3. bring energy and body-mind imbalance back to
normal
Chinese Meridians
The methods are:
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Chinese Meridian Acupuncture
Non Meridian Points Acupuncture
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Motor Point acupuncture
Master Tong’s Acupuncture
Auricular (Ear) Acupuncture and Medicine*
Electro-Acupuncture
Master Tong's Points
The needle does not cause any pain after insertion. It feels a
mosquito sting in the start. It is not an injection needle.
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B. Assisting Methods
In addition to acupuncture your Acupuncturist can use add on
methods to help restore and maintain ones health. The following
methods may be incorporated.
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Meridian Therapy: It is prepared on the tender meridian points
and channels. It can be done dry, with oils, and hot stones.
Reflexology: It is a form of an acupressure method which is
performed on the feet and hand points.
Cupping: We use suction cups. Cups are used to create a
partial vacuum when placed on the skin either by means of
heat or a suction pump. Cupping is an ancient deep tissue
massage. Cupping causes tissue to release toxins, activates the
lymphatic system, and clears the veins, arteries, and capillaries,
and invigorates the skin.
Gua Sha: It is a very gentle scraping method where the
congested tissue is treated to improve better circulation
underneath.
Moxibustion: Herbal cigar is burned over the acupuncture
point at a distance to move the blocked Qi. Also it can be
burned over needles and various other conducting materials to
facilitate the healing by removing blockages.
Shoni Shein and Tai Shein: These are spring operated thick
probes which are gently and lightly pecked on the acupuncture
points. Specifically good for small kids.
TDP Lamp: It is a heating lamp. Heat is passed through a metal
plate which is applied over the body with or without
acupuncture.
Marma Point Therapy: Originated in India. There are hundreds
of hidden and delicate points on the body which are rubbed to
help treat diseases, create balance and correct the flow of life
energy in the body.
TENS: Transcutaneous Electro Neuro Stimulation is a technique
where trigger points and acupuncture points or pain points are
stimulated through electric current to release the muscle
tensions and to remove stiffness
Dr. Pahwa provides ACUPRESSURE THERAPY on the body points.
Also, when a person is needle shy he uses other non-needle
methods as mentioned above.
Cupping
Moxibustion
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What is Ear (auricular) Acupuncture and auricular
medicine?
Modern European discoveries have added a new modality to
the ancient use of acupuncture for healing. Integrating ear and
body acupuncture in my practice has allowed me to choose the
best treatment for the patients.
Ear is an organ on which brain projects the map of the body.
When using auricular therapy, we are dealing directly with what
the brain tells us. The medical scientists found hundreds of the
points or zones on the ear. The points are needled to bring the
relief in pain and various physiological conditions, and remove
addictions.
Dr Pahwa uses this method often to assess health via seeing
different changes in the colors of skin of the EAR. This help to
find corresponding body pain and imbalances. He has obtained
special training in Auricular therapy and Auricular diagnosis.
Dr. Pahwa uses Chinese, French, German and
Italian methods of Ear Acupuncture
What are the treatments like?
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Usually one course constitutes 5-6 treatments. Depending
upon the relief one may need more number of treatments.
Treatment number and effect varies with age, sex, nutritional
makeup, genetics, causes, life style, number of health
problems, and the time period of sickness.
In need, during acupuncture assisting methods (as mentioned
above) are used to speed up the healing process.
Ear Acupuncture and Cupping
What is a Facial Acupuncture and what does it
entail?
Observe, look and feel your best with Facial Rejuvenation
Acupuncture.
Erase 5-15 years from your face without surgical face lifts,
interventions and injections.
Facial surgery, Restlyn®, Botox® and similar procedures dominate the
cosmetic and beauty industry. All of these procedures are expensive,
painful, and can be toxic, dangerous or disfiguring.
Acupuncture and/or acupressure performed on the face brings back
your life, personality and rejuvenates you. It increases self-esteem,
decreases depression and brings back the flow of the energy on your
face and body.
Facial Acupuncture
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Who does not age?
Naturally everybody ages. Aging is inevitable; however, some age
quickly and others age slowly. We cannot halt aging; but, we can slow
it down.
Factors that influence aging
Sicknesses, Genetics, Diet and Nutrition, Sleep Deprivation, Lack of
Appropriate Exercise, Stress and Tension, Anxiety, Depression,
Pollution, Toxins, Heat, Cold and Weather Changes, Occupational
Environment, Bad Relationships and Abuse
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is a gentle, effective, and
safe way to combat aging.
Effects of the treatments:
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Helps eliminate fine lines and diminish deeper and larger wrinkles
It can help reduce double chin, bags under eyes and lifts drooping
eyelids blue or black circles
Facial acupuncture improves metabolism, tightens pores and brightens
the eyes
Increases local blood and lymph circulation and improves moistening of
skin and facial color and tightens pores
Reduces stress and promotes whole health and well being
Reduces the appearance of scars and age spots
Improves muscle tone and increases collagen and elastin production
May improve acne and correct female hormonal problems
Acupuncture relaxes you, reduces stress and improves self esteem
May impede the aging process from within
Promotes overall health and well being
“A stress less, shining,
cheerful and optimistic
face is attractive, which
always portrays a
positive attitude”
-Dr. Pahwa
Importantly, the effects of Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture can last for years
with regularly scheduled maintenance treatments.
TREATMENTS
 Pre-treatment consultation is a must to find out nutritional status,
health status and constitution, which makes the basis of your treatment
philosophy
 Faster and positive results are observed when one is on constitutional
diet and nutrition
 10 to 12 treatments are required to observe the effects.
 Nutritionally deprived, smokers and living with other addictions require
more than 12 treatments. It varies from 18 to 20 treatments.
 One treatment per week
 Noticeable changes start appearing after 5 treatments
 We also advise about exercises and other relevant aspects
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What languages we speak?
Dr. Ranvir Pahwa speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
What are the other pearls in our basket?
In addition to the acupuncture medicine sciences, Dr. Pahwa is well
versed in helping his patients through health consultations in
NATURAL MEDICINE, Diet and Nutrition. He has also studied most
of the Western medical health sciences subjects. He has practiced
alternative medicine for the last 33 yrs. His areas of expertise are:
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Ayurveda (East Indian Medicine): Ayurveda means “science of
life.” We analyze individual constitutions; assess health through
reading, nails, tongue, pulse, iris etc. and based on constitution
and assessment, diet and remedies are recommended.
Herbal Medicine: Western and Eastern Medicinal Herbs. We
dispense high quality herbs and phytochemicals.
Homeopathy: A Natural Medicine which originated in Germany
and has been practiced for over 220 years in 120 countries. This
medicine uses natural substances in dilution; the medicine invokes
the immune system, stimulates the energies and removes the
blockages of the body. It works at the level of body and mind.
The Figs on the Tree
Holistic Nutrition: Looks into individualized biochemical
nutritional deficiencies and their remedy. We dispense
hypoallergenic and highest quality vitamins, minerals and
biochemicals
Meditation: Dr. Pahwa has taught meditation in Saskatoon for a
long time. Meditation relaxes, increases focus and concentration
and helps to cope with diseases and conditions. It also improves
work and sports performances, awakens consciousness and much
more.
Presentations: Dr. Pahwa is available for seminars and lectures,
on various topics of natural medicine. Meditation and stress
reduction classes are arranged too.
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