IT IS ART and IT IS a GIFT to Heal with Medicinal Leeches
(Call 347.981.6171 to set up a private appointment with Dr. A-Leech-A, Alicja Bibikow-Kolyszko, DHT, MA, MSc)
It's been a little bit over one hundred years since at the end of XIX Century G.Haycraft had discovered a substance in the leech's salivary secretion which prevents blood coagulation. Later, in 1903, it was named a HIRUDIN. In the second half of the XX Century it becomes clear that leech secrets into a host not only a hirudin, but other biologically and physiologically active components from its salivary glands. At this point, the therapeutic values of hirudotherapy process could be better understood. The traditional stereotype which associates leeching with venesection, a blood taken out from a body during the session, is of a lot lesser priority ....
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The fundamental BASE for hirudotherapy PROCESS has been defined by the three major ACTIONS. The therapeutic effects of the medicinal leech therapy are complex combination of these actions.
1).-- The REFLEX ACTION is a body response to the initial "bite". We associate that impulse with the acupuncture-like stimulation. There are many factors involved, such as: effected areas, by acute or chronic problem, leech placement points, the number of leeches and the frequency of the treatment. The overall effect depends on the skin metabolism in the point of treatment and also on the individual condition of the body.
2). -- The high complexity of BIOLOGICAL & PHYSIOLOGICAL process activates biochemical interaction within the body during hirudotherapy session. It involves natural injection of over 100 components, so called HIRUDOSUBSTANCES, Salivary Gland's components from leech's salivary glands into the body. An injection of anticoagulant-Hirudin, "spreading factor"-Hyaluronidase & Calin-a protein preventing wound closure, all together creat biochemical basis of difiusion and osmotic reaction in a body, including a prolonged bleeding from the leech bite.
The powerful effects of leech-therapy have not only local pain relieve value. During the session, hirudosubstances are spread throughout the body with "help" of connective tisue and Hyaluronidase, an enzyme from SG, so called "spreading factor"; the process of detoxification and blood purification begins.
If the points of leechs' application are chosen correctly, after the removal of
leeches, the blood circulation improves and the outflow of lymphatic toxins from tissues begins in the form of prolong discharged from a tri-legged wound. (#3 below).
The Hirudotherapy PROCESS drastically increases an anti-inflammatory reaction of the tissues involved; the immune cells are activated, blood viscosity is reduced, vessel spasms are relieved and micro-circulation is restored.
This biochemical interrelation creates a powerful cleansing and nourishing effect-trophic effect. The cells, previously weakened by the disease, receive oxygen and nourishing substances, and are freed from metabolism by-products.
Recuperated tissues and lymphatic system regain the ability to fight the illness on its own.
3). -- The MECHANICAL -- ACTION IN- and OUT- PROCESS.
a). IN- as an input, natural injection of components from leech's salivary
glands secretion into the body.
There are two OUTput actions:
b). OUTput, a venesection, blood is taken out from a host into leech's guts;
OUTput of a toxic waste after a leech detachment that continues with a prolong bloodletting from leech bite for 6-12 hours (read about SG component- Calin)
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The therapeutic effect of hirudotherapy would not be completed without a very significant and effective HIRUDO-ENERGO-THERAPY. The main focus of HET is to locate body imbalance and based upon findings, to establish an adequate individual hirudotherapy program. The co-relation between living organisms, medicinal leech and a host, represents a stream of a smooth energy exchange during hirudotherapy session. Through appropriate leech-applications the HIRUDO-ENERGO-THERAPY stimulates body systems to fight with pathological imperfections, helps body to recover and to rebuild an inner balance - HOMEOSTASIS.
Lastly, during each hirudotherapy session an additional intriguing phenomenon ocures: floating energy from the hirudotherapist!
This ENERGY CIRCLE, emerges from the energy among:
Medicinal LEECH+ HOST (client) + HIRUDOTHERAPIST
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Overall, leech treatments, have a multi effects on the body.
These effects are: biological & physiological, psychological, emotional and energy
effect. When properly utilized, this natural therapy stimulates the body’s own ability to heal. Nowadays, due to the above listed effects, HIRUDOTHERAPY, has been described as a one of the most ancient and powerful methods of natural medicine; it represents the unique and superior modality which deserves the place at the top, amongst the other complementary and alternative medicine treatments.
The integration process of bio-sciense with body and mind, could be acomplished with ONE SQUEAMISH LEECH!
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BIO-THERAPY with Medicinal Leeches demands:
KNOWLEDGE of the HUMAN BODY
Pprofessional expertise in HIRUDOTHERAPY
An OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH toward the client,
TALENT and the ARTISTIC SKILLS!
SKILLS OF:
PATIENCE, CREATIVE MIND, the TOUCH, the INTUITION and the
GENUINE COMPASSION from the Hirudotherapy Practitioner.
IT IS A GIFT!
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Join AHTA! American Hirudotherapy Association
We do not have insurance coverage for Hirudotherapy but we have AHTA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
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The fundamental BASE for hirudotherapy PROCESS has been defined by the three major ACTIONS. The therapeutic effects of the medicinal leech therapy are complex combination of these actions.
1).-- The REFLEX ACTION is a body response to the initial "bite". We associate that impulse with the acupuncture-like stimulation. There are many factors involved, such as: effected areas, by acute or chronic problem, leech placement points, the number of leeches and the frequency of the treatment. The overall effect depends on the skin metabolism in the point of treatment and also on the individual condition of the body.
2). -- The high complexity of BIOLOGICAL & PHYSIOLOGICAL process activates biochemical interaction within the body during hirudotherapy session. It involves natural injection of over 100 components, so called HIRUDOSUBSTANCES, Salivary Gland's components from leech's salivary glands into the body. An injection of anticoagulant-Hirudin, "spreading factor"-Hyaluronidase & Calin-a protein preventing wound closure, all together creat biochemical basis of difiusion and osmotic reaction in a body, including a prolonged bleeding from the leech bite.
The powerful effects of leech-therapy have not only local pain relieve value. During the session, hirudosubstances are spread throughout the body with "help" of connective tisue and Hyaluronidase, an enzyme from SG, so called "spreading factor"; the process of detoxification and blood purification begins.
If the points of leechs' application are chosen correctly, after the removal of
leeches, the blood circulation improves and the outflow of lymphatic toxins from tissues begins in the form of prolong discharged from a tri-legged wound. (#3 below).
The Hirudotherapy PROCESS drastically increases an anti-inflammatory reaction of the tissues involved; the immune cells are activated, blood viscosity is reduced, vessel spasms are relieved and micro-circulation is restored.
This biochemical interrelation creates a powerful cleansing and nourishing effect-trophic effect. The cells, previously weakened by the disease, receive oxygen and nourishing substances, and are freed from metabolism by-products.
Recuperated tissues and lymphatic system regain the ability to fight the illness on its own.
3). -- The MECHANICAL -- ACTION IN- and OUT- PROCESS.
a). IN- as an input, natural injection of components from leech's salivary
glands secretion into the body.
There are two OUTput actions:
b). OUTput, a venesection, blood is taken out from a host into leech's guts;
OUTput of a toxic waste after a leech detachment that continues with a prolong bloodletting from leech bite for 6-12 hours (read about SG component- Calin)
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The therapeutic effect of hirudotherapy would not be completed without a very significant and effective HIRUDO-ENERGO-THERAPY. The main focus of HET is to locate body imbalance and based upon findings, to establish an adequate individual hirudotherapy program. The co-relation between living organisms, medicinal leech and a host, represents a stream of a smooth energy exchange during hirudotherapy session. Through appropriate leech-applications the HIRUDO-ENERGO-THERAPY stimulates body systems to fight with pathological imperfections, helps body to recover and to rebuild an inner balance - HOMEOSTASIS.
Lastly, during each hirudotherapy session an additional intriguing phenomenon ocures: floating energy from the hirudotherapist!
This ENERGY CIRCLE, emerges from the energy among:
Medicinal LEECH+ HOST (client) + HIRUDOTHERAPIST
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Overall, leech treatments, have a multi effects on the body.
These effects are: biological & physiological, psychological, emotional and energy
effect. When properly utilized, this natural therapy stimulates the body’s own ability to heal. Nowadays, due to the above listed effects, HIRUDOTHERAPY, has been described as a one of the most ancient and powerful methods of natural medicine; it represents the unique and superior modality which deserves the place at the top, amongst the other complementary and alternative medicine treatments.
The integration process of bio-sciense with body and mind, could be acomplished with ONE SQUEAMISH LEECH!
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BIO-THERAPY with Medicinal Leeches demands:
KNOWLEDGE of the HUMAN BODY
Pprofessional expertise in HIRUDOTHERAPY
An OSTEOPATHIC APPROACH toward the client,
TALENT and the ARTISTIC SKILLS!
SKILLS OF:
PATIENCE, CREATIVE MIND, the TOUCH, the INTUITION and the
GENUINE COMPASSION from the Hirudotherapy Practitioner.
IT IS A GIFT!
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Join AHTA! American Hirudotherapy Association
We do not have insurance coverage for Hirudotherapy but we have AHTA CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.