Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with erosive arthritis as the main symptom and other manifestations such as morning stiffness, swelling, pain and reduced joint function. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), rheumatoid arthritis is caused by poor circulation of qi and blood. Cold and dampness, which trigger rheumatoid arthritis, often lead to stagnation of the blood vessels and a loss of nutrients in the tendons and bones. Swelling and pain result in many joints throughout the body.
Symptoms
Functional limitations and stiffness of the joints
Swelling of the joints
Pain in the joints
The NUWA treatment approach consists of herbal medicine and unique acupuncture methods to treat rheumatoid arthritis specifically and effectively. Acupuncture treatment can relieve joint pain, improve joint function, decongest meridians and relieve pain, invigorate blood circulation and reduce swelling. Thin needle pricks, moxibustion, microscalpel needling and blood sticks are all methods that can relieve pain and improve joint function. However, as rheumatism is a systemic disease, the treatment addresses the causes of the disease holistically. The body is strengthened by stimulating Qi and strengthening spleen function, eliminating heat and reducing internal dampness. The oral and external application of herbal medicines improves the metabolic function of the microcirculation, nourishing the vital energy, invigorating the blood and improving the patient's immunity, thus creating an ideal therapeutic environment for treatments such as acupuncture and massage.
NUWA Health Tip: Keep warm and avoid dampness
To prevent rheumatoid arthritis, it is important to prevent cold from entering the body on the one hand, and to improve the circulation of blood and qi to avoid the accumulation of cold on the other.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, "blood clots when it is cold and moves when it is warm". Keeping the joints warm is good for movement and can reduce discomfort such as swelling, stiffness and pain. On the other hand, humidity can also make the condition worse or trigger the disease. If you live in a place with high humidity, try to keep it as dry and well-ventilated as possible.