By Monique Bain, M.Ac, L.Ac
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a 2000 year old ancient form of medicine and the most commonly used medical practices in the world. Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin, sterile needles in specific points of the body. The Eastern explains the Acupuncture regulates the body Qi (pronounced “chee”).
How does Acupuncture work? Studies show that biochemical and physiological changes happen to the body during Acupuncture. Points are areas of electrical sensitivity and inserting a needle at them stimulates sensory receptors and in turn stimulates nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system. These glands release neurotransmitters and endorphins, the body’s natural pain killing hormones. Acupuncture relaxes the whole body and regulates serotonin in the brain.
Is Acupuncture only good for pain? No. Acupuncture brings on biochemical and physiological responses in the body. The release of endorphins, which is 200 times more potent than morphine, helps with pain, PMS and infertility. Acupuncture treatment will increased circulation, decreased inflammation, relief of pain, relief of muscle spasms, increase of T-cell count which stimulates the immune system.
What can Acupuncture treat? The World Health Organization and the National Institute of Health found Acupuncture to be effective in the treatment of over 50 ailments. The most common include: addiction, anxiety, asthma, arthritis, bronchitis, carpal tunnel, fatigue, constipation, dental pain, common cold, depression, digestive trouble, eye problems, diarrhea, dizziness, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, menopause, nausea, vomiting, sinusitis, tennis elbow, stress, sleep disturbances, sciatica, pneumonia, menstrual irregularities, indigestion, facial palsy, frozen shoulder, fertility, numbness, pain and more.
Does it hurt? No. Acupuncture needles are very thin and painless. Acupuncture treats the whole patient and the individual’s unique pattern of illness, not just their symptoms. In just a few sessions you could experience relief from any one of dozens of hard to treat conditions by stimulating your own body healing abilities.
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