The Soothing Effects of Acupuncture |
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Acupuncture is an ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is being practiced for thousands of years. It’s commonly used to treat bodily pains, but acupuncture actually has a wider range of uses that go from addictions, to injuries, to disease prevention. If you are really thinking about giving acupuncture a try, the following information will give you a better idea of its many health benefits.
Acupuncture for pain treatment Acupuncture is most commonly associated to treatments of body pains such as muscular pains or arthritis. There are many types of arthritis, and each will need a different acupuncture procedure. Nevertheless, the healing effects of acupuncture treatments may vary from individual to individual. A successful arthritis acupuncture treatment usually takes several sessions and a lot of cooperation with your therapist for best results. There are other pain related problems that can be cured by acupuncture like severe headaches and migraines, shoulder and neck aches, acute backaches, leg pains, trapped nerves, muscle related injuries, after surgery, carpal tunnel syndrome, sports injuries, menstrual pains, tooth aches, rheumatic pains and abdominal pains. Acupuncture for depression treatment Acupuncture treatments are widely recommended for depression and anxiety symptoms like irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, loss of interest in social activity and suicidal tendencies. Acupuncture is believed to relieve stress levels and improve one’s energy flow (Qi) that may be the underlying cause of the depressive symptoms. The improvement in symptoms can be seen as early as the first acupuncture session. Experts consider acupuncture a beneficial complement to the other traditional forms of depression therapy, like psychological counseling, and by far healthier than the chemical alternatives such as anti-depressants. Acupuncture for insomnia treatment Nowadays acupuncture has become a very popular alternative to the more common remedies such as sleeping pills. It works at the nerves level, helping to relax and sooth your senses. Acupuncture is considered to be a safer treatment for insomnia because it restores the natural sleeping cycle by natural means and not with the use of chemicals, which on the long run can turn into an addiction problem. When we use acupuncture for insomnia treatment, the results usually start to appear after the very first session. Nevertheless the treatment is usually extended for a period of time, until the body returns to its natural sleeping cycle. Acupuncture for infertility treatment Several studies show that acupuncture is a valuable form of complementary therapy for women undergoing treatment for fertility issues. Acupuncture is said to help relieve the anxiety when women undergo fertility treatments. Furthermore the acupuncture success in aiding fertility is more evident in in-vitro fertilization. Additionally, the rate of miscarriages has been found to be lower when women do acupuncture. Acupuncture for other treatments The following are other ailments that acupuncture is known to help with: • Respiratory problems for instance rhinitis, hay fever, prickly heat, eczema, rashes and ulcers, some types of dermatitis and psoriasis. • Menopausal problems like hot flushes, infertility, and premenstrual tension or PMS. • Conditions of the eyes and mouth for example dry eyes, cataracts, conjunctivitis, retinitis and toothache and the dreaded post extraction pains. • Bowel or bladder problems such as difficulty or pain when urinating and urinary infections. • Digestive disorders that include indigestion, nausea, heartburn and diarrhea. • Heat problems like hypertension, poor circulation and stroke recovery. • Addictions such as drinking, smoking or other harder drugs. If you or anyone you know is suffering from any of the problems mentioned above, acupuncture may just be the solution for you. Acupuncture is harmless and painless, and is well known to promote health and a sense of well-being. It’s a healthy, natural and chemical-free alternative to the traditional forms of medical treatment. |
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