Acupuncture, The Alternative Medicine | Acupuncture

By DanaDrewer
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Acupuncture is an ancient chinese method of healing. It has been around for over 2000 years, and is still being used, now, as an accepted alternative medical practice. This wasn't always so. In 1972 then President Nixon made a trip to China and acupuncture was "Discovered" by the western world and news of its great uses was becoming known.

Acupuncture is based on the 12 invisible lines of energy that run through the body. These lines of energy or meridians, allow the flow of energy throughout the body. If a line should become blocked, they are believed to cause illnesses such as a disease.

To release these blocked lines, acupunture is used. It allows the Qi or chE to flow naturally through the body as designed. How this is accomplished is by practioner called a acupuncturist uses needles that are very thin made out of stainless steel which are stuck or punctured into the body. They are placed in specific areas that harbor sensors that produce a reaction by the body.

This is known as "needle piercing". Acupuncture stimulates these points in the body and can include additional things such as heat, friction, suction and electromagnetic energy to improve blood circulation and healing.

Acupuncture has been used for relief of migraine headaches, weight loss, arthritis, pain, to relieve symptoms of some diseases, fertility and this is just a small number of uses. The list is possibly endless.

As early as 40 years ago acupuncture was not well known or believed in the western world. Although the Chinese have been practicing it for centuries, the west was at the bottom of the ladder when believing in the proven results of acupuncture used in medical practice.

This breakthough in acupuncture therapy for patients, will help doctors relieve their patients pain without the use of so many drugs. Patients that have used acupuncture for pain relief stated that they had less need for pain medication than they would have without the acupuncture therapy.

As acupuncture is now a recognized medical field, acupuncturist will need to be licensed in the state they practice. When looking for a licensed acupuncturist, you should make sure they are licensed with the local medical association.

This addition to the therapy prescribed can greatly enhance your ability to recover quicker.

Dana Drewer

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