Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. How have others dealt with moxa smoke? Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht. Oasis Acupuncture <http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com 8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte Suite D-35 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480) 991-3650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. wrote: > > > I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air > filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use > Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but > retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. > Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. Hi Christopher! Have you ever considered supplying the patient with a stick of moxa and instructing him or her to go to a well ventilated place and do say, St 36 for a while by him or her self? Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 My individual patients love the smell, but I admit that smelling the stuff all day, patient after patient, is a bit much. What's moxa balm? On 7/27/06, Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. <ckvedeler wrote: > > I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air > filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use > Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but > retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. > Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. > > How have others dealt with moxa smoke? > > Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht. > Oasis Acupuncture > <http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> http://www.oasisacupuncture.com > 8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte > Suite D-35 > Scottsdale, AZ 85258 > Phone: (480) 991-3650 > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Two of my co-workers were getting migraines from moxa smoke, so I eliminated it 7 years ago. I've found that the liquid moxa and a heat lamp works just as well as the smokey stuff. I was very surprised to find that true, but there it was! And I didn't go home every evening smelling like I'd been in a bar! _____ Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine On Behalf Of Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. Wednesday, July 26, 2006 4:54 PM Chinese Medicine Moxa Smoke? I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. How have others dealt with moxa smoke? Christopher Vedeler L.Ac., C.Ht. Oasis Acupuncture <http://www.oasisacu <http://www.oasisacupuncture.com/> puncture.com/> http://www.oasisacu <http://www.oasisacupuncture.com> puncture.com 8233 N. Via Paseo del Norte Suite D-35 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Phone: (480) 991-3650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I have done this myself with certain patients (given the patient a moxa stick) and it's worked well. I also use direct moxa and use moxa on patients when I go to their home-if they don't mind the smoke. I also use electical stimulation and I see alost of good results with that in combination with hot packs and massage. Hope this helps, Jamie - petetheisen Chinese Medicine Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:00 PM Re: Moxa Smoke? Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. wrote: > > > I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air > filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use > Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but > retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. > Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. Hi Christopher! Have you ever considered supplying the patient with a stick of moxa and instructing him or her to go to a well ventilated place and do say, St 36 for a while by him or her self? Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 > " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. > Have you tried the smokeless moxa sticks that go in the " kidney warmers " ? Being thin they are easy to light. And to extinguish! One of their drawback though is that they makes a lot of ashes, so you need to tap them often. Artemis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I usually give a 1/3 or ½ moxa stick to my patients to use in their homes, with this you get better results and the patients are involved in their treatment. Regards, Fernando Dougnac C. Medicina China Centro de Salud Budo F: (56 2) 3255401 Cel: (56 8) 2390199 _____ De: Chinese Medicine Chinese Medicine En nombre de Whartenby! Enviado el: Miércoles, 26 de Julio de 2006 21:08 Para: Chinese Medicine Asunto: Re: Moxa Smoke? I have done this myself with certain patients (given the patient a moxa stick) and it's worked well. I also use direct moxa and use moxa on patients when I go to their home-if they don't mind the smoke. I also use electical stimulation and I see alost of good results with that in combination with hot packs and massage. Hope this helps, Jamie - petetheisen Traditional_ <Chinese Medicine%40> Chinese_Medicine Wednesday, July 26, 2006 7:00 PM Re: Moxa Smoke? Christopher Vedeler L.Ac. wrote: > > > I've almost completely eliminated moxa from my practice. Even with air > filters and an exhaust fan, the smoke was more than I could take. I use > Moxa Balm now with heat, or thread moxa, but my moxa box is all but > retired. " Smokeless " moxa burns too hot and takes forever to light. > Too bad as I know moxa is a powerful and highly effective treatment. Hi Christopher! Have you ever considered supplying the patient with a stick of moxa and instructing him or her to go to a well ventilated place and do say, St 36 for a while by him or her self? Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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