Acupuncture

Acupuncture
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Acupuncture is a method of traditional Chinese medicine that aims to benefit o­ne’s health through specific points o­n the body. It is a method that has been used in many Asian countries for thousands of years and has even become a popular form of alternative medicine in Western nations.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the body needs a balanced state to remain healthy and if energy, or qi, does not flow properly, the balance will be upset. Through a stimulation of points o­n the body, acupuncture can resume the flow of Qi and restore o­ne’s health. There are thought to be at least 2000 points o­n the body that are connected in the flow of Qi. Acupuncture stimulates these points o­n the body using metal needles. These metal needles pierce the skin and may then be manipulated manually or using electricity as seen fit by the practitioner.

Acupuncture has some risks and side effects. As long as your practitioner is qualified in medicine and, particularly, this procedure and uses sterile, appropriate equipment, many of the major incidents can be avoided. Poor treatment delivery and non-sterile needles have caused infections and damage to organs, but this can be avoided by screening your practitioner. Common side effects of acupuncture include bleeding, bruising, and dizziness.

Research about acupuncture is o­ngoing to determine its efficacy in addressing different conditions. Findings thus far demonstrate acupuncture’s capacity to address many types of pain, commonly joint pains, headaches, and back pain. Acupuncture has also demonstrated positive results in alleviating postoperative side effects such as nausea. Research is also being done to assess if acupuncture can be a viable treatment for other conditions such as fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Acupuncture
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Acupuncture is not a new technique, but research is constantly being done to determine the best uses of this traditional method.