Leeches at home use. Contraindications for the use of this method of treatment. Therapeutic effects of leeches

The question of where to put leeches is asked by novice hirudotherapists. In this article I will try to tell the general principles of setting leeches. Below in the slider you will find 17 Disease Schemes: Suction Points. There are many special techniques, setting leeches with heparin, setting using acupuncture points and many others. But all these methods require separate study and are used by doctors.

This article is designed for those who are just getting acquainted with hirudotherapy.

The main thing I would like to convey to the readers:

hirudotherapy is not an exact science, but centuries of experience;
many rules of hirudotherapy do not fit into evidence-based medicine, but they work;
hirudotherapy schemes are not strict rules, but approximate recommendations. Ultimately, each physician creates their own regimens;
hirudotherapy can be used for treatment, including for the aggressive treatment of serious diseases;
can also be used for restorative, healing, rejuvenating procedures

Is it possible to put a leech at home

Of course you can, but the question is, who will put the leech? Hirudotherapist or yourself? What is the difference?

The fact that only a doctor can put a lot of leeches, combine them with various medicines, put leeches in the mouth, nose, and vagina. At the same time, the doctor is aware of all possible risks and is ready to reflect them if any complications arise.

I advise hirudotherapy at home to be limited to general wellness sessions. Wellness, so to speak, is for those who feel good already, but want it to be even better.

If the patient is taking medication for any chronic diseases, then it is better to conduct treatment sessions in a clinic or at home in the presence of a doctor;
treatment with leeches is far from being combined with all medications, and instead of a positive result, surprises may arise (see medications as);
during menstruation it is better to refrain from setting leeches.

Where to put or points for hirudotherapy

First principle

Wherever you put a leech, it will still be useful (with the exception of places where you don’t need to put them if you don’t have the appropriate medical education). It is not necessary to put leeches on the areas of large venous vessels, places with thin skin, the face, in the body cavity.

Principle Two

There are special points, zones for influencing the entire body. Points of general action: coccyx, navel, perineum, liver, pancreas zone, chakra points. If we want to achieve maximum success in the treatment of a local process, we also work with points, zones of general action.

Principle Three

In addition to common points, we can act directly on the patient locally. We put it where it hurts the most, or where there is a main problem for which hirudotherapy is performed

How to put leeches

Each hirudotherapist has his own technique for various diseases, but if you do not have enough experience with leeches, put one - two - three leeches, and you will never have problems. I recommend starting the first procedure with one leech per liver.
You will get acquainted with the reactions that occur during hirudotherapy, evaluate the amount of individual blood loss, assess the risk of allergies, and then you will plan the next sessions, taking into account the results of the first introductory procedure.
In general, there is such a rule, how much weight a person has, how many leeches he will need for a course of treatment. But from my experience I can say that a positive healing effect in any person is achieved with a minimum number of leeches. It is quite enough to put 15 - 20 leeches on a course of 7-10 procedures, one session with an interval of a week and the patient will fly on wings, so good will be the state of health in a variety of diseases.

Algorithm of actions for better suction of a leech

The patient's body should be with a natural smell (it is desirable to wash the day before);
in winter, it is advisable to warm up the suction points with a heating pad for five minutes before the procedure;
if the leech does not want to stick, I puncture the patient's finger with a scarifier, transfer a drop of blood from the finger to the points where the leeches should stick;
you can massage the place a little, rub it;
some hirudotherapists for better suction pre-place cans on attachment points

Charts and tables

Schemes of setting leeches for various diseases are presented. On the slides you will see 17 schemes: where to put leeches for heart pain, allergies, bronchitis, heart failure, pneumonia, constipation, sciatica, hemorrhoids, pancreatitis, hypertension, peptic ulcer, women's diseases, urological diseases, mastitis, hypertension, varicose veins. Treatment of cerebrovascular disorders with leeches is described in the article on. See the diagram for a spinal hernia in the cervical region.

The famous therapist, doctor of the imperial family, Professor Grigory Antonovich Zakharyin left us his scheme.

Having familiarized yourself with the basics of hirudotherapy and understanding how to put leeches, it's time to learn about the points and treatment regimens. It goes without saying that for various diseases, the places where leeches are placed will be different depending on the localization of the inflammatory or other pathological process. Before you put leeches, keep in mind that treatment largely depends on the patient's temperament, since it largely determines the degree and speed of reaction to the stimulus.

The schemes for setting leeches for various diseases, given on this page, are given without unnecessary details: when practicing such therapy, be guided by your own intuition. Do not put more than 8 leeches at a time. If you have any questions, please consult with a hirudotherapist.

If you put more than 5 leeches in one session, do not let them get enough, take them off as soon as you notice that the blood sucking process has begun. And remember - if you do not feel enough strength and confidence in yourself, you should not self-medicate and it is better to contact a specialist. At home, the setting of leeches during hirudotherapy can be performed as a preventive measure.

Points on the body where leeches should be placed for heart disease (with photo)

To get started, familiarize yourself with the methods of staging leeches for various heart diseases.

Treatment of cardialgia. Cardialgia is pain in the region of the heart, the nature of which can be very different. Hirudotherapy in the treatment of cardialgia contributes not only to getting rid of pain symptoms, but also to cleansing the body, which leads to a cure for the disease. You can put up to 5 leeches per session.

Hirudotherapy sessions are held at weekly intervals. Where to put leeches in the treatment of cardialgia? During the first session, leeches are placed on the neck area, etc. If there are more than 5 points in the area, it is divided into two or more sessions. Leeches are placed in zones.

Treatment of angina pectoris. Angina pectoris is one of the manifestations of coronary heart disease. With angina pectoris, from 2 to 6 leeches are placed - in the first sessions, the minimum number of leeches should be placed in the zone, then their number gradually increases. Leeches are removed when the first signs of free sucking appear.

For the correct setting of leeches for angina pectoris, the first 3-5 sessions of hirudotherapy can be performed daily, this will lead to pain relief. Further hirudotherapy sessions are held every other day, and the last 3-4 sessions - once a week. The course of treatment includes 10 sessions, in a month it can be repeated. Hirudotherapy in the treatment of angina pectoris is combined with the intake of cardiac herbs.

The first 2-3 sessions of hirudotherapy for angina pectoris are best done in the area above the heart area, increasing the number of leeches from 2 onwards. In the future, the zones alternate. There are active points in the zones, on which it is recommended to put leeches.

Treatment of heart failure. Heart failure develops when the heart is unable to provide normal blood circulation. This disease can be caused by heart valve disease, ischemic disease, various diseases of the lungs and heart. With heart failure, you can also resort to the services of leeches. Hirudotherapy has shown its effectiveness in the fight against this disease.

How to put leeches in heart failure? Remember that this disease requires long-term treatment. Leeches are usually placed for a long time, until they are completely saturated. From 4 to 6 leeches are placed in one session. Sessions should not be carried out more often 1-2 times a week, for a course of treatment from 7 to 12 sessions. Hirudotherapy is recommended to be combined with other naturotherapeutic methods of treatment - apply procedures for cleansing the intestines and liver, diuretic. Before starting treatment, be sure to consult with specialists. Leeches are also placed in zones.

Below you can see a photo of staging leeches for heart disease:

How to put medical leeches for diseases of the respiratory tract (with video)

In this section of the article, you will learn how to properly place leeches for respiratory diseases.

Bronchitis treatment. Bronchitis (acute and chronic) is an inflammatory process in the bronchi. Hirudotherapy in the treatment of bronchitis can be used as an auxiliary treatment to stimulate immune processes and improve metabolism.

Leeches are placed until they fall off on their own. In the first sessions, put no more than 3 leeches, gradually their number increases to 7 per session. The course of treatment is 7-8 sessions of hirudotherapy. The first 3 sessions of setting leeches in zones are recommended to be carried out every other day, the rest - 2 times a week. Hirudotherapy sessions are held sequentially by zones.

Treatment of bronchial asthma. Bronchial asthma is an allergic disease with damage to the bronchi, accompanied by attacks of suffocation.

Leeches have shown themselves well as a cure for bronchial asthma. They are placed from 2 to 8 pieces per session. The optimal setting is 3-4 leeches during one procedure. The course of treatment includes up to 8 sessions. You can spend 3 courses with an interval of 2-4 weeks. At the beginning of the first course, the scheme for setting up healing leeches is as follows: the first and second weeks - 2 sessions with an interval of 3 days, then 1 session per week. Leeches are also placed in zones of no more than 8 pieces per session, and the zones vary.

On the video "Staging leeches" you can familiarize yourself with the rules for conducting a hirudotherapy session:

Points for setting medical leeches for hirudotherapy of the gastrointestinal tract (with photo)

Treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver. The liver is exposed to all kinds of "destroyers", including alcohol and drugs, and all this can lead to the development of various diseases. In particular, chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver can develop as a result of both the action of various substances and infectious jaundice. Both of these diseases contribute to the deterioration of liver function, as a result of which the metabolic processes in the body are disturbed. The use of hirudotherapy in this situation has shown its effectiveness.

The course of treatment of these diseases is quite long - up to 12 sessions of hirudotherapy can be performed. From 4 to 8 leeches are placed in one session.

How are medicinal leeches used in the treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver? During hirudotherapy sessions, you can remove leeches as soon as they start sucking blood. Hirudotherapy sessions are held 2 times in the first week, after which - one session per week. During the course of treatment, the patient is recommended to include in the diet foods rich in iron (with the exception of meat).

Leeches are placed in zones that vary. One zone is used during one session.

Treatment of gastritis. Gastritis, according to experts, can be regarded as a syndrome of problems with the digestive tract. It is manifested by a violation of appetite, a feeling of heaviness and aching pains in the stomach. All this can eventually lead to problems with the liver and gallbladder.

With gastritis, 2-3 leeches are placed during one session. The second session is carried out 3 days after the first, the next - with a weekly interval. In total, 7 sessions are enough for a course of treatment. You should not use more than two points for setting leeches of one zone during one session, that is, if you put leeches on the anterior abdominal zone, do not install them on all points, but only on two of them (4 and 5 or 2 and 3, etc.) .). Another 1-2 leeches can be put on another zone.

Below are photos of how to put leeches during hirudotherapy of the gastrointestinal tract:

Zones of correct setting of leeches for kidney diseases

Hirudotherapy is widely used in the treatment of kidney diseases. It is most often used in combination with traditional and naturopathic treatments.

Especially popular is the treatment with leeches of diseases such as chronic renal failure, the consequences of traumatic kidney injury.

The points on the body where to put leeches in case of kidney diseases are mainly concentrated in the lumbar region. As a rule, 2-3 leeches are placed in one session. When treating the consequences of an injury, the number of leeches can reach up to 8. The first 5-7 sessions are recommended every other day, the rest - 2 times a week.

The course of treatment includes from 7 to 12 procedures. Often repeated courses of treatment are carried out. Hirudotherapy is most effective in combination with medicinal herbs, cleansing procedures. Treatment must be carried out under the supervision of a specialist, constantly take tests, otherwise you can worsen your condition.

The setting of leeches is also carried out in zones. You can also use other points where you need to put leeches on the side of the affected organ. Remember: in this case, you can give the leeches some freedom of movement, and they themselves will choose the most correct points for location.

These photos show the points where leeches are placed for kidney diseases:

How to put leeches on your feet

Treatment of thrombophlebitis. Thrombophlebitis is a complication of varicose veins - blockage of a vein by a thrombus.

Thrombophlebitis is often accompanied by pain and swelling, and it is also characterized by increased fatigue. The use of medical leeches is currently considered one of the most effective means of combating this disease.

In the acute period of the disease, hirudotherapy sessions can be performed every day, then 2-3 times a week. In one session, 3-8 leeches are placed, depending on the degree of damage to the vein. To put leeches on the feet for re-treatment, you need to wait at least two months after the first.

How and where to put leeches for thrombophlebitis? Hirudotherapy in this case is performed on the area of redness along its outer border and along the course of the vein. In no case do not put leeches on a vein, this can lead to serious bleeding.

Treatment of varicose veins. Varicose veins is a disease of the veins that develops as a result of the weakening of the venous walls. With the development of varicose veins, the entire venous system usually suffers.

The points where to put leeches for varicose veins are located in the area of the sacrum, liver and above the womb, as well as locally along the vein. Usually it is enough to put 2 leeches on one of the listed zones, as well as up to 4 pieces along the vein. In the absence of signs of an inflammatory process, sessions are held 2 times a week. The course of treatment includes up to 12 procedures.

Leeches are placed locally along the course of the vein. Remember: you can not put leeches directly on the vein, it should be at least 1 cm away from it.

The scheme for setting leeches is in a checkerboard pattern along the course of the vein; it is also recommended to place individuals in areas of circulatory disorders on the lower extremities, in areas of skin pigmentation changes.

Where are leeches placed in the treatment of hemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids- the result of venous insufficiency and a sedentary lifestyle. This disease is quite common in modern society and causes very unpleasant sensations. The expansion of hemorrhoids can become chronic, complicated by thrombosis.

In order to recover from this disease, it is not enough to use lotions and candles. It is necessary to reduce the congestion of the venous circulation, and this is helped by leeches. Hirudotherapy in the treatment of hemorrhoids has shown itself from the best side.

Where should leeches be placed in case of acute thrombosis of the hemorrhoid? In this case, the individual is placed directly on the node, in the chronic course of the disease - by zones.

The main area in the setting of medical leeches in the acute stage of the disease is the perianal - the area of inflamed thrombosed hemorrhoids. During one session, 2-3 leeches are placed. They should be kept until full saturation. To relieve acute pain, hirudotherapy sessions can be carried out daily, and then limited to 1-2 times a week. The course of treatment can include up to 12 sessions.

Points where leeches are placed for eye diseases (with photo)

Hirudotherapy has shown its effectiveness in ophthalmic practice. Of course, with eye diseases it is not recommended to self-medicate.

The course of hirudotherapy for the treatment of eye diseases is best done in a specialized institution with the help of a qualified doctor. Nevertheless, it is considered necessary to provide information on the setting of leeches for the treatment of eye diseases - in this way, you can understand how much you can trust this or that hirudotherapist.

With the help of leeches, glaucoma is successfully treated. Hirudotherapy improves tissue metabolism, reduces swelling, helps fight vascular disorders, and helps reduce intraocular pressure.

It is used not only as a remedy for the treatment of glaucoma, but also for the relief of acute attacks.

For the treatment of glaucoma, 2-3 leeches are placed in one session. Up to 11 sessions are carried out during the course of treatment. After 1-2 months, the course of hirudotherapy is repeated. Leeches are placed until full saturation.

Look at the photo, where to put leeches for glaucoma:

In the first 3-4 sessions, individuals are placed on the periocular region, and after the fourth session, also on the points of the posterior cervical (points at the base of the occipital bone 2-3 cm to the right and left of the midline) and hepatic (points in the projection of the liver, along the midclavicular lines on the right and left at the level of the 6th intercostal space, a point at the top of the xiphoid process) zones.

Also, leeches are successfully used in the treatment of inflammatory eye diseases. They are placed in the same areas as in the treatment of glaucoma.

The scheme of where to put leeches for eye inflammation is as follows. During the first 4 sessions, leeches are planted on 2-3 points in the eye area on the side of the lesion. After that, a session is performed with the placement of leeches on the posterior cervical area, then again 3 procedures on the eye area, after which a session with the placement of leeches on the hepatic area. During one session, 2-3 leeches are placed. The duration of the course of treatment depends on the disease and the observed improvement.

Setting leeches in the treatment of nerve paralysis and hypertension

Treatment of nerve paralysis. Nerve paralysis is a serious disease, the nature of which can be different.

It does not matter for what reason the nerve palsy developed - due to trauma, inflammation or a neurological disorder.

In any case, hirudotherapy, as medical practice shows, gives good results.

How to put leeches for the treatment of nerve paralysis? They are placed on the affected area along the nerve. They can be taken from 4 to 10 pieces. For the treatment of nerve paralysis, it is better for you to contact a hirudotherapeutist, it is he who will be able to correctly determine the place where the leeches are placed, and their number and on

Treatment of hypertension. The main symptom of hypertension is an increase in blood pressure. Hirudotherapy is effective in the treatment of hypertension, hypertensive crisis. The sacral zone is the main one in the treatment of hypertension; leeches are placed on the remaining zones in combination with it. With a hypertensive crisis, you can use up to 4 leeches per session, sessions are held daily. With the removal of symptoms, hirudotherapy sessions can be carried out 2 times a week. Sessions can be up to 9 per course.

How to put leeches in the treatment of cellulite (with photo)

Cellulite is known to- the scourge of many women. Its manifestations are not very aesthetic. At first, small tuberosity of the skin of problem areas, especially the hips and legs above the knee, is not noticeable until you gather the skin into a fold. Then the orange peel effect is already visible to the naked eye. And it’s embarrassing to appear on the beach in a bathing suit. And hirudotherapy is one of the most effective methods of dealing with cellulite. In the treatment of cellulite, the most important role is played by enzymes contained in the saliva of the leech, such as lipase and hyaluronidase. They are effective in the fight against this disease, because lipase breaks down fat, contributing to weight loss, and hyaluronidase has a "resolving" effect.

Where to put leeches in the treatment of cellulite? At home, you can put individuals on problem areas, focusing on the classic schemes. Do not use more than 3-5 leeches during one session. It is enough to carry out 10-12 sessions, 2 sessions per week, after which you can repeat the course of treatment in 1-2 months.

You can see a photo of the points for setting leeches for cellulite below:

Where to put leeches for atherosclerosis and migraine

Treatment of atherosclerosis of the brain. Atherosclerosis of the brain is a chronic disease. It causes a violation of protein and fat metabolism. As atherosclerosis progresses, the blood supply to the brain decreases.

As a result, the brain constantly experiences oxygen starvation, and this, in turn, leads to a decrease in efficiency, memory impairment, and the development of senile dementia.

Where to put leeches in atherosclerosis of the brain? For the treatment of this disease, leeches are placed mainly on the head, in particular behind the ears on the mastoid processes.

Migraine treatment. Migraine is a unilateral throbbing headache. This disease is very old. Its development, according to research results, is associated mainly with stress - the body, with the help of a headache, signals a mental or physical overstrain.

Hirudotherapy is the most effective way to combat migraine. Leeches not only relieve headaches, but also help eliminate the causes of the disease, normalize cerebral circulation.

Where to put leeches for migraine and other types of headaches? In this case, individuals are placed on the mastoid processes behind the ears, as well as on the coccyx and around the anus.

How to put leeches on your back

Treatment of osteochondrosis and sciatica. Osteochondrosis is a lesion of the spinal column. Radiculitis is one of the forms of osteochondrosis. Treatment for osteochondrosis and radiculitis is carried out in a complex manner, but leeches can also do a lot to cure these diseases.

How to put leeches on the back in the treatment of osteochondrosis and sciatica? In this case, hungry individuals are usually placed on both sides of the spine in the lumbar region or at the site of localization of pain. In one session, you can put from 4 to 10 leeches. Leeches are left until completely saturated.

Treatment of rheumatism. Rheumatism affects the connective tissue of the cardiovascular system, as well as large joints. With rheumatism, hirudotherapy sessions are indicated.

At the same time, leeches are placed around the affected joint; 2-5 pieces are taken for the session. Leeches contribute to the removal of inflammatory processes and the elimination of pain, as well as heal the body as a whole. Hirudotherapy can be carried out both as a course (8-10 sessions) and as separate sessions. With rheumatism, leeches can be placed every day or every other day.

Leeches in the treatment of skin diseases

Treatment of various skin diseases. With skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, scleroderma, lupus, hirudotherapy is appropriate. Under the action of biologically active substances contained in the saliva of leeches, after 4-5 sessions, painful formations on the skin turn pale, and the patient's general condition improves. Furuncles and carbuncles almost completely disappear in 3 sessions of hirudotherapy, and one session is enough to stop the inflammatory process.

Places where to put leeches for skin diseases are either the affected areas of the skin or around them. In the treatment of lupus and psoriasis, you can put up to 15-20 leeches per session. The procedure is carried out without hemorrhage, that is, the leeches are removed from the skin as soon as they begin to suck blood.

Panaritium treatment. Panaritium is a purulent inflammation of the tissues of the finger. Panaritium, both superficial and deep, most often affects tissues located closer to the palmar surface of the finger. The focus of purulent inflammation is located inside the finger. A bubble may form on the affected area, reddening of the skin is noticeable around. Hirudotherapy can help at an early stage of the disease.

Where to put leeches during hirudotherapy during panaritium? Individuals are placed directly on the focus of inflammation in the amount of 1-3 pieces, depending on the size of the inflamed area. At the same time, 1-2 sessions are enough for the inflammatory process to come to naught and the focus of suppuration does not form. If suppuration nevertheless occurred, you should not resort to the help of leeches for skin diseases - you should immediately consult a doctor.

Treatment with healing leeches: points and a scheme for staging under stress

Hirudotherapy can help manage stress. But modern man experiences stress all the time. They appear to be inevitable. Unfortunately, stress can lead to the development of not only psychological difficulties, but also somatic diseases.

Stress, in fact, is different for each person. In any case, this is a state of nervous or mental overstrain, due to the influence of various causes, external or internal.

Stress can be psychological or physiological. Psychological stress is generated by emotions or information. Emotional psychological stress is a human reaction, consisting in anxiety, fears, resentment. Emotional stress can lead to an emotional breakdown.

Information stress can develop under the influence of too intense information loads. If you are not able to comprehend something new for you, to “shovel” the abyss of information, to cope with the task, then you may encounter information stress. Especially often informational stress "overtakes" schoolchildren and students. Information stress is manifested in constant tension, forgetfulness, increased demands on oneself and others. And finally, physiological stress. Too intense physical activity, inflammatory processes, high or low blood pressure, pain syndrome can provoke it.

Stress, if not dealt with, can lead to the development of all kinds of diseases. But hirudotherapy can help manage stress. This is explained very simply.

The saliva of leeches contains biologically active substances that have a beneficial effect not only on the physical body of a person, but also on the psyche. And a healthier organism, as it turned out, is much easier to deal with all sorts of irritants. Therefore, by improving your body, you will become less susceptible to a variety of stress factors.

To combat stress, you can take a preventive course of hirudotherapy. For example, the following scheme for setting leeches will help you improve your psycho-emotional state.

When treating stress with leeches, the staging scheme is observed as follows.

First session.

3 leeches are placed on the perineum. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Second session.

Third session.

1 leech is placed on the solar plexus. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Fourth session.

On the mastoid processes behind the ears, 3 leeches are placed on each side. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Fifth session.

1 leech is placed on whiskey. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Sixth session.

3 leeches are placed on the navel. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Seventh session (for women).

On the projection of the appendages, 3 leeches are placed on each side, 1 leech is placed on the navel. At the places of setting, leeches are left until completely saturated.

With the help of a hirudotherapy session, you can bring your psyche back to normal. If stress has already passed into a protracted phase, and you feel depressed or apathetic, you can put leeches according to the scheme described below. Also offered seven sessions of hirudotherapy will help you cope with psychological difficulties. After all, researchers have found that the saliva of leeches contains a special enzyme, through which various nervous and mental disorders are healed.

Hirudotherapists claim that leech treatment sessions not only contribute to the healing of physical diseases. In patients after the second or third session, the mood rises, sleep and appetite improve.

After completing the full course of treatment, patients feel inner harmony and confidence. They are calm, apathy and irritability disappear without a trace. And such a positive attitude to life persists for several months, regardless of the characteristics of character and temperament. Of course, not all psychological problems can be solved with the help of leeches. But hirudotherapy will not be superfluous even if you turned to a psychologist for help.

Interestingly, even schizophrenia and epilepsy are treated with hirudotherapy. Patients of one of the clinics shave their hair off their heads and put leeches on certain areas. Their number can reach 10 pieces per session.

Experts say: 3-4 such sessions of hirudotherapy relieve the exacerbation of the disease.

Of course, such a radical treatment regimen should be used only in a specialized clinic under the supervision of an experienced hirudotherapist. But you can cope with stress and depression at home.

With home hirudotherapy, the points for setting leeches are located in the following zones.

First session.

3-4 leeches are placed on the projection of the liver. Leeches are removed after 15-20 minutes.

Second session.

3-4 leeches are placed on the coccyx. The leech should be removed after 15-20 minutes.

Third session.

2 leeches are placed on the projection of the kidneys on each side, and 1 leech is placed on the lumbar spine. The leech should be removed after 15-20 minutes.

Fourth session.

3-4 leeches are placed around the navel. The leech should be removed after 15-20 minutes.

Fifth session.

Two leeches are placed on the mastoid processes behind the ears. The leech should be removed after 15-20 minutes.

Sixth session.

3 leeches are placed on the collar zone. The leech should be removed after 15-20 minutes.

Seventh session (for women).

2 leeches are placed on the projection of the appendages on each side. Leeches are left until completely saturated.

Watch a video on how leeches are put to treat stress and depression:

How to put leeches to people with different temperaments: staging scheme

Surprisingly, the success of treatment with leeches depends to a large extent on the temperament of the patient. Why? It’s just that people, depending on their temperament, react differently to the “irritant” and have a completely different attitude to non-traditional methods of treatment. And if you correctly determine your type of temperament, you can more fully enjoy the results of treatment.

Depending on the reaction to a particular situation, people can be attributed to one of four types of temperament: sanguine, phlegmatic, choleric or melancholic. The following are the points of setting and the treatment regimen with leeches for people with different types of temperaments.

Sanguine temperament. Representatives of this type can easily adapt to everything new. They have excellent self-control, do not differ in temper. Gamblingly take on everything that will attract their attention. And if a sanguine person gets carried away with hirudotherapy, he will find out everything that is possible about this subject and begin to treat himself and those around him. Unpleasant little things associated with a new business for a sanguine person will not be able to stop him.

Sanguine temperament can manifest itself both in appearance and in behavioral reactions. Most often, sanguine people move confidently and smoothly, gesticulation is quick and easy. Facial expressions are usually rich, speech is loud and clear.

Those who are sanguine can be advised the following: before you start taking action, study everything related to a new business for you. Otherwise, you may run into difficulties.

Sanguine people are the most balanced type of temperament, they can put the same number of leeches on each zone, from 3 to 5.

How to put leeches to sanguine people, and the staging scheme for representatives of this temperament is presented below.

First session.

3-4 leeches are placed on the projection of the liver. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Second session.

Third session.

3 leeches are placed on the projection of the kidneys on each side. The hirudotherapy session continues until the leeches are completely saturated.

Fourth session.

3 leeches are placed on the projection of the heart. The hirudotherapy session continues until the leeches are completely saturated.

Fifth session.

2 leeches are placed on the mastoid processes behind the ears. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Sixth session.

3 leeches are placed on the collar zone. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches must be removed.

Seventh session (for women).

3 leeches are placed on the projection of the appendages. The hirudotherapy session continues until the leeches are completely saturated.

Phlegmatic temperament. Phlegmatic people are stubborn, persistent in achieving their goals. They are most often calm, unruffled and thorough. They do not immediately react to external stimuli, it is difficult for phlegmatic people to rebuild to a new one. As for external manifestations, phlegmatic people are characterized by a leisurely gait “with laziness”. Both facial expressions and gestures are inexpressive, speech is unhurried. The phlegmatic, before embarking on a new business for himself, will study all the pros and cons.

Phlegmatic people can put leeches on their own. Thanks to the peculiarities of their temperament, they will cope with any surprise. They don't tend to be driven by emotions. Phlegmatic people are attentive and responsible. With the help of hirudotherapy, phlegmatic people will be able to solve their main problem: the inability to properly distribute energy and respond in time to changes around.

Leeches can be given to phlegmatic people more than with other types of temperament. The setting of leeches on the lower part of the body is especially good. Phlegmatic people can conduct hirudotherapy sessions quite often, with a break of 3-4 days.

First session.

3 leeches are placed on the projection of the liver. After 15-20 minutes, the leeches should be removed.

Second session.

3-4 leeches are placed on the coccyx. The hirudotherapy session continues until the leeches are completely saturated.

Third session.

Leeches are placed on the projection of the kidneys, 3 pieces on each side. Leeches are left until they are completely saturated.

Fourth session.

4 leeches are placed on the projection of the heart. Leeches are left until they are completely saturated.

Fifth session.

3-4 leeches are placed on the projection of the liver. And again, the leeches are left until they fall off on their own.

Sixth session.

Again 3-4 leeches are placed on the coccyx. The hirudotherapy session continues until the leeches are completely saturated.

Slippery nasty annelids are very beneficial to the human body. Thanks to hirudotherapy, many different health problems can be solved, including obesity. Nevertheless, before starting the treatment of pathology at home, it is important to know about leeches for weight loss - where to put (suitable points on the body are used for this), how many individuals can be used at a time, how often you can do the setting. Those who have tried such an unconventional method of dealing with excess weight note a quick and lasting effect.

What are leeches

Hirudo medicinalis, also known as medicinal leeches, is a type of annelids 10-15 cm in size and brown-green in color. On the back and front of the body, they have suction cups, thanks to which they are attached to the human body. When leeches damage the epidermis, the saliva of the creature, which contains histamine and hirudin, gets under the skin of the patient. The former stimulates local vasodilation, while the latter serves as an anticoagulant that prevents blood clotting. These substances, together with the anesthetic, ensure a painless procedure during the sucking of the worms.

Treatment with leeches is called hirudotherapy. Like acupuncture, the method brings an effective result. Leeches are used not only to treat various diseases, but also in cosmetology. In addition to losing weight and general improvement in well-being, patients who have undergone a course of hirudotherapy can get rid of cellulite, improve the condition of the skin of the face and body, curing acne. Some worms help in the treatment of varicose veins.

Indications for setting leeches

The benefits of hirudotherapy are obvious and proven by numerous reviews of people who had a chance to try it. The main indications for setting leeches are:

diseases of the heart, blood vessels;
respiratory pathology;
inflammation of the genital organs, diseases of the genitourinary system;
diseases of the digestive tract;
inflammation of the biliary tract and liver;
high blood pressure;
cosmetic defects;
neurological pathologies;
eye diseases;
scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus;
joint diseases;
pathology of the endocrine system, kidneys, liver, etc.

Thanks to hirudotherapy, an accelerated metabolism is launched, the human body is saturated with oxygen, freed from excess fluid. As a result of the 14-day treatment, you can achieve a significant reduction in body weight (up to a loss of 5-7 kg), while not resorting to sports or debilitating diets. Nevertheless, despite this effect, doctors forbid patients to resort to hirudotherapy for weight loss more than once a year (with the exception of individual indications).

Leeching points

To achieve cleansing and rejuvenation of the body, it is important to follow the correct technique for installing worms. Suitable points for hirudotherapy can be seen in the diagram below. However, each hirudotherapist, when choosing places, focuses on the individual characteristics of each client. Almost any area is suitable for placing worms, the only exceptions are areas of large vessels and places where the skin is very thin, for example, the area around the eyes. The main points for setting leeches for obesity are located according to the chakras:

coccyx;
sacrum;
navel;
the area on the abdomen near the pancreas;
solar plexus;
region of the heart;
dimple at the base of the neck;
forehead center;
crown zone.

Leeches for weight loss

Annelids are suitable for the treatment of various diseases, in addition, hirudotherapy for weight loss is widely used. Thanks to it, metabolism is accelerated, decay products and excess fluid are removed from the body. Leeches are treated not through bites, but with the help of saliva secreted by them, which enters the human blood through the wound and contains one and a half hundred useful enzymes. When they enter the circulatory system, these substances have a beneficial effect on the circulatory and immune systems, normalize blood pressure and hormonal levels.

For weight loss, such components of worm saliva as hyaluronidase and lipase are especially important. The latter actively destroys fat, and the former helps fight cellulite. Hirudotherapy, according to doctors, is an effective and healthy way to deal with excess weight. Thanks to it, metabolic processes and brain activity are accelerated in a person, and the immune system is strengthened. However, the procedure can be harmful to health if you do not take into account the peculiarities of its implementation, so it is important to know about leeches for weight loss - where to put it, how often to do it, etc.

Hirudotherapy contraindications:

severe anemia;
blood incoagulability;
low blood pressure;
menstruation;
pregnancy;
diathesis of hemorrhagic type;
oncological diseases.

Where can you put leeches

When staging worms for weight loss, their location does not play a fundamental role. However, there are areas that are more suitable for this. You can put leeches in such areas on the body:

coccyx;
liver;
the area above the perineum;
pancreas;
sacrum;
navel;
colon;
area behind the ears.

Where not to put leeches

There are points where it is forbidden to put worms, or this should be done very carefully and under the supervision of a doctor. You can not put leeches on:

areas of the body with minimal fatty tissue (eyelids, scrotum);
mucous membranes (rectum, gums, throat, cervix);
areas of accumulation of a large number of blood vessels.

How to put leeches correctly

In order to effectively and harmlessly lose weight through hirudotherapy, it is necessary to follow the rules for setting leeches. The main ones are:

it is forbidden to take a bath / shower on the day of the procedure, use body cosmetics (worms do not like odors and may not stick);
for a few days, you should exclude the use of alcohol, stop smoking;
physical work is prohibited before the procedure;
it is better to increase the number of individuals gradually, monitoring the reaction of your own body to them;
the course should last no more than 12 sessions;
it is desirable to put worms on heated skin, for the purpose of which heating pads, massages and rubbing the body are used.

How many leeches can be placed at one time

The number of individuals is determined by the specialist conducting the procedure. At the same time, at first it is recommended to put no more than 4-6 worms, gradually increasing their number. How many leeches can be placed at one time? Each individual absorbs in one procedure a volume of blood of about 5-15 ml, after which the same amount is released from open wounds. For weight loss, worms are distributed over several areas of the body (as a rule, on the stomach in the region of the stomach and pancreas, sacrum, coccyx).

Is it possible to put leeches every day

If the doctor has determined that the patient has no contraindications, a course of hirudotherapy is prescribed (the duration is individual for each patient). Age, health status, degree of obesity affects the duration of treatment. It is forbidden to put leeches every day, the interval between procedures should be at least 2-3 days, and between courses at least 3-4 months. With an initial degree of obesity, treatment is carried out no more than once a year, while the course lasts from a couple of weeks to 1.5 months.

Scheme of staging leeches

It has been proven that leeches help for weight loss - where to put the worms? Hirudotherapy involves the use of different points on the body, depending on the disease, while the technique is effective against diseases of the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory systems. Each diagnosis requires a different set of places where the worms are placed. The scheme for setting leeches for obesity looks like this: for 10-15 sessions, they are placed 2-3 pieces on the sacrum and coccyx. In the case when obesity has hormonal causes, additional worms are attached to the area behind the auricles.

Leeches on the sacrum

From 1 to 5 leeches are planted on this area at a time, however, it is better to start treatment with one individual (this will help to check the body's reaction to the saliva of worms without harm to health). Some patients note a painful sensation during the procedure, others are worried about allergies. The last factor is a good reason to refuse hirudotherapy for weight loss. Setting leeches on the sacrum involves placing individuals on the area of the sacrococcygeal joint, the area of the projection of the sacrum and the end of the coccyx.

Leeches on the head

Such localization of worms will not only contribute to weight loss, but also relieve vascular atherosclerosis and frequent migraines. Where do they put leeches on their heads? 1 individual must be placed in each of the following zones:

behind the ears (about 2 cm from the shells there is a tubercle that is not covered with hair);
on the jawbone below the ear by 3 cm;
on the ear canal.

Leeches on the stomach

During one procedure, 5-10 individuals are used, which are placed on the stomach in areas around the stomach, liver and pancreas. This method of treating obesity eliminates blood stasis, so that new blood carrying nutrients enters the listed organs. Putting leeches on the stomach helps restart the functioning of the organs: for example, the liver begins to produce more saturated bile, which contributes to faster digestion of food.

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Hirudotherapy(other name - bdellotherapy) - variety physiotherapy, as well as alternative medicine, a method of treating various diseases based on the use of medical leeches.

Use of medical leeches

In Russia and Western countries, hirudotherapy is used medicinal leech- a type of annelids. It lives in almost the entire territory of Europe, but in recent centuries its numbers have been greatly reduced due to mass capture.

Be that as it may, lowering blood pressure by reducing the volume of circulating blood does not solve the underlying problem. It is necessary to carry out treatment aimed at the cause of arterial hypertension.

Hirudotherapy for liver diseases

In diseases of the liver, leeches are placed on the stomach in the area of the liver, in the anus. It is believed that hirudotherapy helps eliminate high blood pressure in the veins, reduce blood clotting, that is, reduce the disturbances that occur with many liver diseases.

Hirudotherapy for diabetes

Hirudotherapy is most often used for type II diabetes mellitus, which is associated with a decrease in the sensitivity of body tissues to insulin. The leech is placed in the area of the solar plexus, coccyx.

Hirudotherapy for hemorrhoids

With hemorrhoids, leeches help prevent thrombosis, help reduce inflammation and the size of the nodes. Hirudotherapy is used only for external hemorrhoids. During the procedure, the patient is placed on the stomach. Leeches are installed in the anus, coccyx, sometimes directly on the nodes. As a rule, no more than 4 leeches are used for hemorrhoids.

Hirudotherapy for prostatitis

Effects due to which hirudotherapy helps with prostatitis:

Suction of blood with leeches. Leeches are specially placed at such points so that they contribute to a decrease in the volume of circulating blood in the prostate gland.
reflex effect. Leeches are located in special biologically active (acupuncture) points, which reflexively improves blood flow in the prostate.
The action of the components of the saliva of leeches. Biologically active substances improve the condition of the prostate gland.

The locations of leeches in chronic prostatitis may vary, there are different schemes. A hirudotherapist can install them in the area of the liver, solar plexus, pubis, coccyx.

Hirudotherapy for thyroid diseases

Sometimes hirudotherapy is performed with nodes in the thyroid gland. Leeches are installed in special "energy centers" in such a way that they restore the normal functioning of the organ and improve the patient's condition.

Hirudotherapy for thrombophlebitis

Hirudotherapy is used for all stages of thrombophlebitis: acute, subacute and chronic. It is believed that medical leeches bring the best effect in acute thrombophlebitis. The number of leeches is selected individually, they are installed not on the vein itself, but at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from it.

Hirudotherapy for kidney disease

In nephrology, hirudotherapy is most often used for conditions such as glomerulonephritis, the consequences of kidney injuries, and chronic renal failure.

Features of hirudotherapy for kidney diseases:

Hirudotherapy for nerve diseases

Hirudotherapy is used for a wide range of neurological pathologies:

Neuralgia, neuritis.
Vegetative-vascular dystonia.
Myopathy.
Postponed ischemic stroke.

Places of installation of leeches are determined depending on the nature of the disease: they can be placed along the affected nerve, in the area of the pinched nerve roots on the back.

Hirudotherapy for cellulite

Effects of medicinal leeches for cellulite:

Destruction of adipose tissue.
Improving blood flow in the subcutaneous adipose tissue, removing harmful metabolic products.

Leeches are placed in problem areas.

Hirudotherapy for arthritis

It is believed that hirudotherapy helps to improve the condition of arthritis of the knee and hip joints. The saliva of leeches contains substances that improve blood flow and metabolic processes in the joint.

Hirudotherapy for oncological diseases

In oncological diseases, hirudotherapy is not only useless, but also contraindicated. Cancer is a serious diagnosis that requires special treatment and should only be dealt with by a qualified oncologist. In many cancer patients, as a result of the tumor itself or chemotherapy, radiation therapy, blood clotting decreases, immunity develops, anemia develops. These conditions are direct contraindications to hirudotherapy.

Hirudotherapy in dentistry

Treatment with leeches is used for the following dental diseases:

Inflammatory diseases: chronic periodontitis, including in the acute stage, periostitis (inflammation of the periosteum), alveolitis (inflammation of the alveoli). Many patients feel better after the first session, pain and swelling decrease.
Neurological pathologies of the maxillofacial region: trigeminal neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal nerve.
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome- a rare disease that manifests itself in the form of recurring paralysis of the muscles of the face, swelling of the tissues of the face, upper lip, folds in the tongue.
Salivary gland disease: chronic sialadenitis (inflammation of the salivary glands), sialadenosis (a disease that is accompanied by an increase and dysfunction of the salivary glands).

Hirudotherapy for acne

With acne, hirudotherapy helps to reduce inflammation, the color intensity of stagnant spots on the skin, scars that remain in place of acne. In addition, thanks to medical leeches, immune protection is enhanced and swelling is reduced.

Hirudotherapy for obesity

It is believed that leeches are able to "activate" the body, "give an impulse", which will help to cope with extra pounds, improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, liver, and accelerate the removal of toxins from the body. According to hirudotherapists, all this helps to fight extra pounds.

Hirudotherapy during pregnancy and lactation

Hirudotherapy is contraindicated during pregnancy. It is worth refraining from treatment with medical leeches and during breastfeeding.

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Possible harm (contraindications)

There are not so many possible complications of hirudotherapy, and yet sometimes they occur:

Allergic reaction to leeches. It can occur both on live leeches and on products that include their extracts. This condition is rare and can sometimes be very severe. If the patient once had an allergic reaction to leeches, further hirudotherapy is contraindicated.
Large hemorrhages under the skin. In some areas, for example, on the skin of the eyelids, they occur especially often. Therefore, it is not recommended to put leeches in these places.
Entry into the wound infections. During a bite, a leech releases substances into the wound that destroy pathogens. Infection most often occurs due to the fact that the patient does not take good care of the wounds, combing them.
Enlarged lymph nodes. Hyaluronidase - an enzyme that is present in the saliva of leeches - "reveals" hidden foci of infection. Particles of pathogens are deposited in nearby lymph nodes. Normally, they should be neutralized there, but sometimes the lymph node cannot cope, inflammation develops in it, it increases in size.

The main contraindications for hirudotherapy:

Pregnancy.
Hemophilia, hemorrhagic diathesis, any condition accompanied by a decrease in blood clotting.
Wasting (cachexia).
Severe anemia is a drop in the level of hemoglobin in the blood of less than 100 g / l.
Allergic reaction to leeches.
Mental illness, epileptic seizures, severe mental agitation.

Do they put leeches at home?

Yes, some hirudocenters offer a home visit by a specialist. The procedure at home is practically no different from that within the walls of the clinic.

Home hirudotherapy: is it possible to put leeches on your own?

The use of medical leeches is a procedure that can have complications, it has certain contraindications. Without knowing all the features, you can harm the patient or even endanger his life. A severe allergic reaction can develop on the saliva of leeches, requiring immediate medical attention. Hirudotherapy should only be practiced by a suitably trained specialist.

Is hirudotherapy used in children?

According to hirudotherapists, the use of medical leeches is indicated for children from the first days of life. Features of hirudotherapy in children:

Medical leeches in childhood should be used with great care. The child must be constantly under the supervision of a doctor.
In newborns, one leech is usually used. With age, their number increases to 1-3. In older children and adolescents, the number of leeches is closer to that used in adults.
Usually there are no problems with the use of medical leeches in children up to 3 years. Having become older, the child begins to understand what is happening to him, and may react violently negatively to the procedure. The task of the hirudotherapist is to find a common language with the child.

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Before use, you should consult with a specialist. by Notes of the Wild Mistress

The method of hirudotherapy (treatment with leeches) is very ancient; Hippocrates used it in his practice. However, in our time, many patients turn to treatment with leeches, and hirudotherapy rooms appear.

Let's find out for which diseases their use is indicated and what is the principle of operation of this method?

What diseases can be effectively treated with leeches?

Treatment with leeches gives a good result in those diseases in which blood circulation is disturbed, where blood stagnation, vascular sclerosis is observed. Leeches have a good effect on the state of the vessels of the head and small pelvis. They are often used for hypertension, thrombophlebitis, constipation, overweight, heart failure and many, many other diseases. Properly placed leeches can improve vision.

They act on connective tissues. And if, say, as a result of a fracture, you have a rupture of the nerve fiber and blood vessels, the leech will help them splice. Moreover, if a person’s ear is suddenly torn off, then the only remedy that can help splice it in hot pursuit is a leech. It also dissolves fresh scar tissue to complete invisibility. Unless, of course, the scar is not old yet, not hardened. American experts use this ability of leeches in cosmetic surgery, furnishing them with a freshly formed suture.

Leeches can be placed and placed on any area of the body. With pathology, and in the nose, and in the mouth, and in the corners of the eyes (but not in the eye itself, of course), in the perineum and even in the vagina. This, of course, is done by experts. Before the procedure, the patient undergoes a medical examination to take into account exactly his characteristics, and special training. In particular, with hypertension, a special massage of the abdomen is done. After all, in a person, all internal organs are interconnected. Of course, if a person has a sore shoulder or knee, that is, some peripheral organ, you can put leeches without much preparation.

What is the therapeutic effect of hirudotherapy?

The leech is known to suck blood. But that is not its main therapeutic effect. Try to arrange a simple bloodletting, you will not achieve a comparable effect. The whole point is in that substance - hirudin, that the leech spits up into the wound. Only 50 components of active substances come from leeches. Therein lies its main value. With its enzymes, first of all, it anesthetizes the wound, increases the fluidity of the blood. If you cut a pumped leech and anoint the sore spot with its blood, the healing effect is obvious. This blood is well absorbed, and along with it, leech enzymes enter the body. Some medicinal properties of leeches are well known and their mechanism has been studied. And some are known, but little studied. In some cases, staging leeches can lead to unexpected reactions.

Sometimes setting leeches in large numbers (15-20 pieces) can cause the ejection of fillings from the teeth. Not necessarily, but maybe. Sometimes there is an allergy, swelling. Such a picture is possible. Today, let's say, a woman was given leeches, and the next day she went to dye her hair. The paint does not lay down, the hair is piebald, like Kisa Vorobyaninov's. And so far there is no reasonable explanation for this. In a word, it is necessary to use leeches treatment with great care and under the supervision of a specialist, and one must be aware that leeches can help, or they can harm.

Hirudotherapy indications and contraindications

Those who decide to use leeches on their own, first you need to be sure to familiarize yourself with one or two popular brochures about hirudotherapy. They are inexpensive and available. And be sure to consult your doctor.

Of course, negative reactions are not so frequent. But we must not forget about them. Particular care must be taken with diabetes. After all, a leech cuts through the skin, just like a three-sided bayonet. And this wound in a diabetic can be very difficult to heal. Here it would be good to rely on the discretion of the doctor - how hirudotherapy is possible and how impossible it is.

When a hypertensive person puts leeches, the pressure in 90% of patients decreases. The person rejoices and stops taking the prescribed drugs. And in a day or two, the pressure, according to the law of the pendulum, shoots up, higher than before. Therefore, you should not cancel the medication for hypertension in any case. You can only reduce the dosage by a quarter or half if the pressure has dropped too much.

We must not forget that something cannot be completely cured with leeches. They are good in complex therapy, they alleviate, but do not cure. A person should approach the use of hirudotherapy on his own creatively, carefully listening to the advice of doctors, and to smart books, and to his own body.

Hirudotherapy at home

The setting of a leech should begin with an enema. It is necessary to wash the intestines so that the skin does not itch. At the same time, you can put a different number of leeches.

How often and for how long occupational therapy sessions can be carried out - again, this is prescribed by the doctor. One patient every day, the other - every other day, or even once a week. And the duration of the course is also determined by the doctor.

After setting the leeches, traces of the wounds inflicted by them remain for a long time. Leeches, by the way, stick better where the body temperature is higher, where help is needed. Wounds from leeches do not cauterize anything. The bleeding will still last from 6 to 24 hours, depending on the clotting of the blood. More "bloody" staging of leeches happens on the full moon, also during menstruation. The wound, when the leech disappears, should usually be washed with pharmacy hydrogen peroxide and bandaged tightly. If you need to change the bandage, use hydrogen peroxide again.

And one more thing - we pay attention to the fact that the used leech restores its hirudin after 1-2 months, the leech must starve, therefore it is not recommended to reuse the leech.

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