SU JOK therapy glove and diagnostic stick

Abstract

The invention relates to a glove by means of which Su Jok therapy is performed through seeds at Su Jok points on the hands corresponding to various organs of the body.

Description

[0001] SU JOK THERAPY GLOVE AND DIAGNOSTIC STICK

[0002] Technical Field of the Invention

[0003] The invention relates to a glove by means of which Su Jok therapy is performed through seeds at Su Jok points on the hands corresponding to various organs of the body.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] People experience many health problems throughout their lives. They benefit from modern medicine and traditional complementary medicine practices for health problems. Modem medicine is based on scientific evidence and utilises advanced technology and research methods for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Traditional and complementary medicine, on the other hand, addresses health problems through natural and holistic approaches derived from the past. While modern medicine is effective in acute diseases requiring rapid intervention and in surgical applications, traditional medicine methods generally play a supportive role in the management of chronic diseases, the reduction of stress, and the improvement of quality of life. Both approaches have their own strengths, and when used in an integrated manner, they can address an individual’s physical, mental, and spiritual health more comprehensively. Traditional complementary medicine practices aim to improve individuals’ health and quality of life by providing personalised healthcare services. Especially in conditions such as chronic diseases, pain management, and stress, methods such as herbal treatments and acupuncture can be effective when used together with modern medicine. In addition, as these practices are part of cultural values, they enhance individuals’ ability to control their own health while offering low- cost and accessible alternatives. One of these practices, Su Jok, can be easily applied by individuals. In Su Jok therapy, it is necessary to know the reflection points of the organs. Su Jok is an alternative treatment method based on traditional Korean medicine. In the Korean language, “su” means hand and “jok” means foot. The Su Jok therapy method, formed by the combination of these words, is a treatment method in which the hands and feet are used. Su Jok is based on the belief that all parts of the human body are interconnected. These connections form the entire body in harmony and continue to perform their functions through interaction with one another to sustain vitality. Su Jok is fundamentally based on certain principles. These include the microsystem principle, acupuncture energy flow, reflexology principles, and treatment methods. The microsystem principle states that organs and systems in the body are associated with specific regions on the hands and feet. Pressure, massage, or acupuncture applied to these regions aims to restore balance in the body. Acupuncture and energy flow include acupuncture principles from traditional Chinese medicine. Pressure or massage applied to specific points aims to regulate the energy flow in the body. These pressure applications are carried out to improve the patient’s energy balance and support health. It is stated that these stimuli activate the body’s self-healing processes. Within the scope of treatment method principles, it is indicated that Su Jok includes various treatment techniques such as hand or foot acupressure (pressure application), massage, magnet therapy, and the use of small applicators or balls. According to knowledge from ancient Chinese medicine, the human body is considered in two different aspects, namely yin and yang. When a person bends forward, the inner region is yin and the outer region is yang. When evaluated according to the Su Jok correspondence system principle, the yang part of the body corresponds to the outer areas of the hands and feet, while the yin part corresponds to the palm. Reflection points of the spine are located on the yang side of the hands and feet, while reflection points of the internal organs are located on the yin side. It is necessary to identify the yin and yang reflection points on the hands and feet of the organ where pathology is present. Small swellings referred to as bead correspondence occur at the reflection points. Small pressures applied to these reflected points on the hands create sensations of pain and pulling. Therefore, in Su Jok applications, it is necessary to correctly determine organ placement on the hands. Su Jok is a non-pharmacological treatment method used for all diseases. In Su Jok therapy, in which it is known that treatment success increases with correct identification of organ placement points, individuals frequently make mistakes regarding organ placement and / or have insufficient knowledge regarding organ placement. Su Jok therapy is used in chronic pains such as back, neck, and joint pain, migraine and headaches, stress and mental health problems, the treatment of anxiety and depression, stress-related sleep disorders, digestive system disorders, constipation, indigestion, and gastritis problems, cold-related diseases such as asthma, common cold, sinusitis, and bronchitis, women’s health and hormonal problems, conditions of general immune system weakness, post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurological disorders.

[0006] Due to limitations and inadequacies of solutions in the current art, such as the difficulty experienced by individuals in performing the Su Jok therapy method individually without assistance, and the difficulty in determining which Su Jok point corresponding to various organs of the body provides treatment for which organ, it has become necessary to make an improvement in this field.

[0007] Brief Description and Aims of the Invention

[0008] The invention relates to a glove including applicators at Su Jok points on the hands corresponding to various organs of the body, by means of which Su Jok therapy is performed through these applicators.

[0009] One aim of the invention is to develop a Su Jok therapy glove that enables an individual to perform Su Jok therapy on their own without receiving any professional assistance. On the therapy glove that is the subject of the invention, an illustration of each organ is provided on the glove, and the name of the organ is written in this area. Accordingly, by means of the illustrations and writings on the glove, the individual can easily determine which organ reflection is located at which point on the hand.

[0010] Another aim of the invention is to enable individuals to perform Su Jok therapy, which is a non-pharmacological method, in the areas on the glove corresponding to organs affected by disease or discomfort, without requiring any assistance.

[0011] Description of the Figures

[0012] Figure 1. Inner surface of the Su Jok glove

[0013] Figure 2. Outer surface of the Su Jok glove Figure 3. Diagnostic stick

[0014] Definitions of the Elements / Parts Forming the Invention

[0015] 1.1 Lung reflection point

[0016] 1 .2 Heart reflection point

[0017] 1.3 Stomach reflection point

[0018] 1 .4 Liver reflection point

[0019] 1 .5 Gallbladder reflection point

[0020] 1 .6 Small intestine reflection point

[0021] 1.7 Large intestine reflection point

[0022] 1 .8 Bladder reflection point

[0023] 1.9 Right hand reflection point

[0024] 1.10 Right foot reflection point

[0025] 1.11 Left foot reflection point

[0026] 1.12 Left hand reflection point

[0027] 1.13 Head (skull) reflection point

[0028] 2.1 Pelvic bone reflection point

[0029] 2.2 Lumbar vertebrae reflection point

[0030] 2.3 Kidney reflection point

[0031] 2.4 T9-T12 thoracic vertebrae reflection point

[0032] 2.5 T1-T8 thoracic vertebrae reflection point

[0033] 2.6 Brain vertebrae reflection point

[0034] 2.7 Nape reflection point Detailed Description of the Invention

[0035] The invention relates to a glove comprising applicators at Su Jok points on the hands corresponding to various organs of the body, by means of which Su Jok therapy is performed through these applicators.

[0036] The Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, on its inner surface;

[0037] - a lung reflection point (1.1 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0038] - a heart reflection point (1 .2) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0039] - a stomach reflection point (1 .3) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0040] - a liver reflection point (1 .4) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0041] - a gallbladder reflection point (1 .5) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0042] - a small intestine reflection point (1.6) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0043] - a large intestine reflection point (1.7) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0044] - a bladder reflection point (1 .8) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0045] - a right hand reflection point (1 .9) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0046] - a right foot reflection point (1.10) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0047] - a left foot reflection point (1.11 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0048] - a left hand reflection point (1.12) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon, and

[0049] - a head / skull reflection point (1.13) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon.

[0050] The Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, on its outer surface;

[0051] - a pelvic bone reflection point (2.1 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0052] - a lumbar vertebrae reflection point (2.2) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0053] - a kidney reflection point (2.3) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon, - a T9-T12 thoracic vertebrae reflection point (2.4) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0054] - a T1-T8 thoracic vertebrae reflection point (2.5) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,

[0055] - a brain vertebrae reflection point (2.6) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon, and

[0056] - a nape reflection point (2.7) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon.

[0057] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the lung reflection point (1.1 ), identifying lung text and / or a lung figure.

[0058] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the heart reflection point (1.2), identifying heart text and / or a heart figure.

[0059] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the stomach reflection point (1 .3), identifying stomach text and / or a stomach figure.

[0060] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the liver reflection point (1.4), identifying liver text and / or a liver figure.

[0061] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the gallbladder reflection point (1 .5), identifying gallbladder text and / or a gallbladder figure.

[0062] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the small intestine reflection point (1 .6), identifying small intestine text and / or a small intestine figure.

[0063] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the large intestine reflection point (1 .7), identifying large intestine text and / or a large intestine figure.

[0064] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the bladder reflection point (1 .8), identifying bladder text and / or a bladder figure.

[0065] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the right hand reflection point (1 .9), identifying right hand text and / or a right hand figure.

[0066] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the right foot reflection point (1.10), identifying right foot text and / or a right foot figure. The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the left foot reflection point (1.11 ), identifying left foot text and / or a left foot figure.

[0067] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the left hand reflection point (1.12), identifying left hand text and / or a left hand figure.

[0068] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the head / skull reflection point (1.13), identifying head / skull text and / or a head / skull figure.

[0069] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the pelvic bone reflection point (2.1 ), identifying pelvic bone text and / or a pelvic bone figure.

[0070] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the lumbar vertebrae reflection point (2.2), identifying lumbar vertebrae text and / or a lumbar vertebrae figure.

[0071] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the kidney reflection point (2.3), identifying kidney text and / or a kidney figure.

[0072] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the T9-T 12 thoracic vertebrae point (2.4), identifying T9-T12 thoracic vertebrae text and / or a T9-T12 thoracic vertebrae figure.

[0073] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the T1-T8 thoracic vertebrae point (2.5), identifying T 1 -T8 thoracic vertebrae text and / or a T 1 -T8 thoracic vertebrae figure.

[0074] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the brain vertebrae point (2.6), identifying brain vertebrae text and / or a brain vertebrae figure.

[0075] The therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises, at the nape point (2.7), identifying nape text and / or a nape figure.

[0076] By means of the Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention, individuals can easily identify the reflection points of the organs on their hands.

[0077] The Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention comprises an opening on the glove at each reflection point. This opening is opened by means of Velcro, and a seed is placed directly onto the hand contact surface in the opened region. What is meant by the organ reflection points in said therapy glove is which proportion within the body that region represents when a Su Jok intervention is performed on specific regions on the hand. For example, the inner part of the ring finger is the reflection of the right foot organ in Su Jok therapy. That is, when a seed is applied to this point on the glove, a therapy is applied for the right foot. While applying a seed to the relevant point, a blunt-tipped diagnostic stick (3) may be used. By means of this stick, the exact reflection point of the disease in the relevant organ is determined. Seeds may be applied individually to painful points, or seed application may also be performed over the entire organ experiencing discomfort. The Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention is used as a diagnostic kit together with the blunt- tipped diagnostic stick (3).

[0078] By means of the Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention, an individual can apply the therapy by easily identifying Su Jok organ reflections without requiring any assistance. The Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention is fastened by Velcro. In the Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention, an illustration of each organ is provided on the glove, and the name of the organ is written in this area. In the Su Jok therapy glove that is the subject of the invention, each region in which organ reflections are located is openable by Velcro. The seeds to be applied within the scope of Su Jok are placed after opening the relevant organ reflection region. By determining the organ reflection point and the painful points in this region using the blunt-tipped diagnostic stick, individuals can perform a Su Jok intervention appropriate for this region. These interventions are performed with a suitable seed. It is necessary to identify the reflection points on the hands of the organ in which pathology is present. Small swellings referred to as bead correspondence occur at the reflection points. Small pressures applied to the reflected points on the hands cause sensations of pain and pulling. A blunt-tipped stick is used to identify these points. When the diagnostic stick contacts the point at which pathology is present, an involuntary reaction and pain are observed in individuals. During identification of the painful point, equal pressure must be applied to all points in the relevant region. When the painful point is identified, these points are stimulated using a plant seed appropriate for the relevant pathology. Although seeds are applicators frequently used in Su Jok applications, each seed is used within the framework of its own characteristics. In the Su Jok treatment method, seeds are selected by making use of the principle of similarity. In one embodiment of the invention, in eye diseases, round-shaped seeds such as black pepper or chickpea seeds are used.

[0079] In another embodiment of the invention, bean seeds are used in the treatment of kidney diseases.

[0080] In another embodiment of the invention, buckwheat and pumpkin seeds are used in heart diseases.

[0081] In another embodiment of the invention, fenugreek, Greek clover, and green mung bean seeds are known as joker seeds and can be applied in all pathologies.

[0082] The Su Jok Diagnostic Stick (3) enables identification of the particularly diseased point in the organ by causing sensations of pulling and pain when pressure massage is applied to the locations marked between 1.1-1.13 and 2.1-2.7 at all organ reflection points present on the glove that is the subject of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. Su Jok therapy glove, comprising, on its inner surface;- a lung reflection point (1.1 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a heart reflection point (1 .2) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a stomach reflection point (1 .3) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a liver reflection point (1 .4) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a gallbladder reflection point (1 .5) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a small intestine reflection point (1.6) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a large intestine reflection point (1.7) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a bladder reflection point (1 .8) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a right hand reflection point (1 .9) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a right foot reflection point (1.10) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a left foot reflection point (1.11 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a left hand reflection point (1.12) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon, and- a head / skull reflection point (1.13) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon.

2. Su Jok therapy glove according to Claim 1 , comprising, on its outer surface;- a pelvic bone reflection point (2.1 ) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a lumbar vertebrae reflection point (2.2) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a kidney reflection point (2.3) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a T9-T12 thoracic vertebrae reflection point (2.4) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a T1-T8 thoracic vertebrae reflection point (2.5) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon,- a brain vertebrae reflection point (2.6) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon, and- a nape reflection point (2.7) having identifying text and / or a figure thereon.

3. A Su Jok therapy glove according to claim 1 or 2, comprising an opening at each reflection point and Velcro configured to open and close said opening in order to place a seed directly onto the hand contact surface.

4. A Su Jok therapy glove according to claim 3, wherein said seed is a black pepper seed or a chickpea seed in cases of eye diseases.

5. A Su Jok therapy glove according to claim 3, wherein said seed is a bean seed in cases of kidney diseases.

6. A Su Jok therapy glove according to claim 3, wherein said seed is buckwheat or a pumpkin seed in cases of heart diseases.

7. A Su Jok therapy glove according to claim 3, wherein said seed is a fenugreek seed, a Greek clover seed, or a green mung bean seed.

8. A diagnostic kit comprising a Su Jok therapy glove according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and a blunt-tipped diagnostic stick (3).

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