Acupuncture with Dr Abid

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

Master Tung Points 33.10 & 33.11 — Intestine Gate & Liver Gate ✨
Master Tung points 33.10 (Chang Men / Intestine Gate) and 33.11 (Gan Men / Liver Gate) are powerful acupuncture points located on the forearm and are often used together for deeper healing effects. In Tung Acupuncture, this combination is known as a Dao Ma pairing — where multiple points work synergistically to enhance treatment results.
📍 Location • 33.10 – Intestine Gate: Located on the forearm, about 3 cun above the wrist crease along the ulna side.
• 33.11 – Liver Gate: Located approximately 2 cun above 33.10.
🌿 Common Uses These points are traditionally used to support: • Digestive disorders
• Liver and gallbladder imbalances
• Abdominal discomfort and bloating
• Muscle and body pain
• Stress-related tension
⚡ In clinical practice, these points are valued for their ability to improve circulation of Qi and Blood, regulate digestion, and reduce pain naturally.
🩺 Acupuncture with Dr Abid Khan
📍 Jangpura Bhogal, New Delhi
📞 +91 9811662386

21/05/2026

When painkillers and physiotherapy weren't enough... Acupuncture delivered. ⚡
A patient came to me experiencing debilitating left-leg sciatica from multiple lumbosacral disc bulges. He couldn't sleep, and conventional treatments just weren't working.
After a word-of-mouth referral, he started treatment with me. Just 6 sessions later, his pain is dramatically reduced.
That is the profound impact of holistic healing and somatic work. Don't just manage pain—resolve it.
🩺 Dr. Abid | Holistic Acupuncture Specialist
📲 Call/WhatsApp: +91 9811662386
जब पेनकिलर्स और फिजियोथेरेपी भी काम न आई... तब एक्यूपंक्चर ने दिखाया असर! ⚡
लम्बर डिस्क बल्ज के कारण गंभीर सायटिका दर्द से परेशान एक मरीज़ मेरे पास आए। असहनीय दर्द की वजह से वह सो भी नहीं पा रहे थे।
मेरे एक पेशेंट के कहने पर उन्होंने मुझसे इलाज शुरू कराया। और सिर्फ 6 सेशन्स के अंदर उनका दर्द बेहद कम हो गया है।
यही होलिस्टिक हीलिंग की ताकत है। सिर्फ दर्द को दबाएं नहीं, उसे जड़ से ठीक करें।
🩺 डॉ. आबिद | होलिस्टिक एक्यूपंक्चर स्पेशलिस्ट
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20/05/2026

Cobra Pose & The Du Mai: Unlocking Stored Trauma 🧘‍♂️✨
Trauma often forces the body into a protective, defensive curl—shoulders rounded, chest collapsed, locked in a survival loop. To break free, we have to look at the intersection of somatic movement and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
🌟 The Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Running straight up the spine, the Du Mai is the "Sea of Yang." It governs the central nervous system and our core resilience. When trauma leaves us feeling collapsed or hyper-vigilant, awakening this meridian restores our psychological "backbone" and establishes healthy boundaries.
🐍 Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) as a Somatic Antidote
Cobra pose is the direct physical reversal of the trauma freeze response:
Reverses the Collapse: Backbending opens the heart and throat, signaling to the brain that it is safe to unfurl.
Calms the Nervous System: The front-body stretch stimulates the vagus nerve, shifting you out of fight-or-flight.
Releases the Psoas: It stretches the deep hip flexors where physicalized fear and adrenaline hide.
⚡ The Dynamic Duo: Posture Meets Meridian
When you practice a mindful, low Cobra, you actively pump healing energy through major trauma release valves along the spine:
Du 4 (Mingmen / Lower Back): Sits between the kidneys to transform deep-seated fear into vital strength.
Du 11 (Shendao / Behind the Heart): Melts away emotional armor, grief, and isolation.
Du 14 (Dazhui / Base of Neck): Unlocks chronic stress, clearing hyper-vigilance and mental fog.
💡 Tip for the Mat: Don’t force a high backbend. Focus on pulling your chest forward and breathing directly into your spine. Let the nervous system melt open, rather than forcing it.

19/05/2026

Healing Trauma Through the Chong Mai, Box Breathing & Squat Pose
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is known as the “Sea of Blood” and one of the deepest energetic channels connected to our emotions, survival instincts, nervous system regulation, and unresolved trauma.
When trauma is stored in the body, it often affects:
Breathing patterns
Pelvic tension
Digestive health
Hormonal balance
Sleep and emotional stability
By combining Acupuncture, Somatic Work, conscious breathing, and grounding postures, we can help the body release stored stress safely and naturally.
Why Box Breathing?
Box breathing helps regulate the nervous system by calming the fight-or-flight response.
Simple Practice:
Inhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Repeat for 5 minutes.
This technique: ✔ Calms anxiety
✔ Reduces emotional overwhelm
✔ Improves body awareness
✔ Helps reconnect mind and body
Why the Deep Squat Pose?
The squat is a powerful grounding posture that:
Opens the pelvis and hips
Releases stored emotional tension
Activates deep core stability
Helps reconnect with feelings of safety and support
In somatic healing, the hips and pelvis often hold unresolved fear, grief, and survival stress. Gentle grounding practices can support emotional release and nervous system healing.
Acupuncture + Somatic Healing
Acupuncture works by regulating Qi flow, calming the Shen (mind/spirit), and balancing the autonomic nervous system. Combined with breathwork and mindful movement, it creates a powerful pathway for trauma recovery.
Upcoming Book
Healing Trauma with Acupuncture & Somatic Work
By Dr Abid Khan Acupuncturist
A practical and holistic guide exploring:
Trauma through the lens of TCM
Extraordinary Meridians and emotional healing
Somatic practices for nervous system regulation
Breathwork, grounding & body awareness
Acupuncture protocols for trauma recovery
Coming Soon.
Acupuncture with Dr Abid
📍 Jangpura Bhogal, New Delhi
📞 +91 9811662386

18/05/2026

Meet ST 9: The "Man’s Welcome" Point ✨
​Ever felt like stress is stuck in your throat, or that your blood pressure spikes when life gets overwhelming? Let’s talk about a fascinating acupuncture point that acts as a reset button for your neck and chest: Stomach 9 (ST 9), traditionally called Ren Ying.
​Located right on the side of the neck, level with the Adam's apple and just next to the carotid artery, this point is a heavy hitter in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
​🌟 What is ST 9 Used For?
​Blood Pressure Balance: In TCM, stress can cause energy to rush upward (called "Liver Yang Rising"). ST 9 helps ground that energy, making it a go-to point for managing high blood pressure.
​Throat & Thyroid Support: Dealing with a stubborn sore throat, swollen glands, or thyroid issues? ST 9 helps clear localized tension. It's also great for "plum-pit Qi"—that annoying sensation where it feels like a lump is stuck in your throat from stress.
​Easier Breathing: If stress makes your chest feel tight, or if you struggle with asthma and wheezing, this point helps open up the airways.
​Emotional Harmony: As a "Window of Heaven" point, ST 9 helps connect the mind and the body. Spiritually, it’s said to help us "welcome" new experiences and receive love with an open heart.
​⚠️ A Note on Safety First!
​Because ST 9 sits right next to a major artery, this is a point best left to the professionals.
​Pro Tip: Never try to needle this yourself! If you want to try acupressure at home, skip the deep, aggressive massage. Instead, hold a very gentle, light, static touch on the area while taking deep breaths.
​Want to see exactly where this point is located or learn more about how acupuncture can help balance your blood pressure and stress levels? Check out the link in our bio for a full diagram and technical guide!

17/05/2026

The Yin Wei and Yang Wei — The Vessels of Integration
The Wei Vessels coordinate relationships between different aspects of the body and psyche.
Yin Wei Mai
Relates to:
emotional integration
Heart connection
inner experience
memory
Imbalances may involve:
anxiety
emotional overwhelm
inability to process feelings
Yang Wei Mai
Relates to:
external adaptation
environmental stress
coordination of Yang activity
Imbalances may involve:
chronic stress
tension
inability to adapt
nervous exhaustion
Together, the Wei vessels help the body integrate experience coherently.
Trauma often fragments this integration.
Extraordinary Vessels and Developmental Trauma
The Extraordinary Meridians are deeply connected to developmental experience.
Early childhood experiences shape:
posture
breathing
attachment
nervous system regulation
emotional resilience
bodily identity
A child raised in unpredictability may develop chronic hypervigilance. Another may disconnect emotionally to survive overwhelm.
These adaptations become embodied patterns carried into adulthood.
The Extraordinary Vessels help explain how trauma becomes woven into the body’s deepest regulatory systems.

16/05/2026

The Ren Mai — The Vessel of Nourishment and Safety
The Ren Mai, or Conception Vessel, runs along the midline of the front body.


It governs:
receptivity
nourishment
emotional holding
yin regulation
vulnerability
maternal energy
self-support

The front of the body is vulnerable. It protects:
the throat
heart
lungs
abdomen
reproductive organs

Trauma often creates guarding along the Ren Mai.

Manifestations may include:
abdominal tension
shallow breathing
emotional closure
digestive sensitivity
inability to receive support
chest constriction

Somatically, the Ren Mai reflects the body’s capacity to soften safely.
Many individuals chronically protect the front body because vulnerability once felt dangerous.

Healing through the Ren Mai involves restoring:
trust
breath
receptivity
internal support