Acupuncture

Acupuncture therapy is a traditional and ancient Chinese practice consists of many folk medical ways which are based on spirituality.

More than 12 million Americans are using acupuncture therapy for pain relief.

The vital energy or chi/qi in your body flows through channels, are also known as meridians.

Meridians consist of branches which connect to bodily organs or functions. Any imbalance to these chi levels is considered as illness.

The ancient practices such as acupuncture therapy, herbal therapy, and qi gong exercise are the main considerations to restore the imbalance in your body.

What is acupuncture therapy?

Acupuncture therapy involves insertion of very thin, stainless steel needles into various parts of your body. To produce better stimulation, low frequency electric currents are also applied to the needles.

Acupuncture therapy is an effective means of stimulating acupoints with needles, lasers, ultrasound, and electricity.

The procedures which can also be used in conjunction with acupuncture therapy are:

• Auriculotherapy - Placement of needles in the ear
• Acupressure - Use of manual pressure
• Chiropractics
• Vitamins  
• Massage Therapy

Acupuncture therapy is applied to the acupuncture points which are located throughout your body. During the past 2000 years there were 365 points located which represented as the days of the year. Gradually this number is increased to around 2000.

Working of acupuncture therapy:

Your doctor will place needles near or on the area of the disease, but this is particularly based on the symptoms of the disease. Traditional acupuncture therapy consists of a combination of points being used.

Most of the acupuncturists suggest the traditional Chinese view of health and disease. An acupuncture therapy along with herbal remedies and other related ways are considered as valid approaches in curing your disease.

Still it is not exactly known how acupuncture therapy can relieve your pain. Some theories suggest that pain impulses are blocked from reaching the spinal cord and the brain. While, another theory suggest that acupuncture stimulates the body to produce narcotic like substances which reduce the pain.

Acupuncture therapy can cure:

• Chronic pain in the neck and back
• Behavioral problems
• Migraines and headaches
• Ligament and muscle tear
• Anxiety and Depression
• Problems with the stomach and intestine
• Muscle and nerve problems
• Injury related pain such as strains
• Cardiovascular conditions
• Infertility
• Sciatic Pain
• Facial wrinkles and blemishes

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