Acupuncture
Acupuncture works to restore the normal functions by stimulating certain points on the twenty meridians to promote health and balance. Imbalances can occur on the physical, emotional, or psycho-spiritual level. Acupuncture treatment involves using thin sterile disposable needles to stimulate points along the meridians to improve channel flow resulting in natural balance of the body.
In a western medical perspective, acupuncture safely and effectively alters the vascular, hormonal, and neurological systems. Numerous western scientific studies have shown the following benefits of acupuncture:
- Regulates reproductive hormones
- Alters pain receptor-pathways
- Reduces inflammatory responses
- Calms the mind and moods
- Alleviates stress
Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization to treat a wide variety of the illness such as:
Chronic and Acute Pain
Headaches, neck, back, tendonitis, sciatica, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel sydrome
Neurological Disorders
Neuropathy, stroke recovery, trigemianal neuralgia, bell's palsy
Upper Respiratory Disorders
Asthma, allergies, bronchitis, sinusitis, sore throat, common colds
Digestive Disorders
Constipation, Diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, heartburn, colitis, ulcers
Psychological Disorders
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, substance abuse, weight loss
Women's Disorders
Irregular menstration, menopause, infertility, dysmenorrhea, PMS, morning sickness, labor induction, morning sickness, malpositioned of fetus
Dermatological Disorders
Eczema, acne
Cardiovascular Disorders
High blood pressure, diabetes, heart problems
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