Benefits of Acupuncture
What are the Benefits of Acupuncture Treatment?
Acupuncture consists of the gentle insertion of fine, sterile, disposable needles into specific points on the surface of the body. These points have specific applications in the treatment of disease. When inserted, the needles are able to stimulate the flow of Qi in the body.
Qi can best be described as your body’s vital energy—it is the sum of all metabolic, immune, and neural activity. Pain and disease are the results of blockages and imbalances in Qi. By accessing this energy with acupuncture needles, we are able to correct these disruptions and trigger the body’s ability to heal.
The practice of acupuncture dates back to over 3000 years ago and the fact that more people are seeking it as a form of alternative medicine says a lot. Western medicine has long been considered the primary route for people trying to treat most illnesses, but acupuncture has been gaining in popularity.
This form of ancient Chinese medicine has several benefits over western medicine, as seen from the conditions it can treat without having to take any drug. Acupuncture is based on the rechanneling of the body energy named qi, which is believed to help heal a wide variety of medical conditions. The World Health Organization has approved acupuncture as a method of treating over forty disorders affecting various parts of the body. Here are some of the conditions and problems that can be solved with acupuncture.
Weight Loss
A considerable percentage of people are struggling with weight loss today, and acupuncture can help. The application of acupuncture in weight loss is based on the fact that weight gain is a result of an imbalance in the body's control center which is the hypothalamus. The control center regulates the hormones that control sensations such as thirst, hunger and body temperature, among others. Practically, acupuncture helps to induce weight loss by regulating appetite, increasing the body's metabolic rate and improving the way nutrients are utilized in the body.
Pregnancy Issues
Acupuncture is an excellent treatment option for expectant women both before and after conception. Pregnancies are often accompanied by some complications and acupuncture offers a drug-free way of dealing with these problems.
Properly scheduled acupuncture treatments from the early stages of pregnancy up to when the child is born can help to improve the health and safety of the mother by preventing things that are usually at risk during pregnancy. Acupuncture is also useful in the treatment of infertility related disorders, for instance, advanced maternal age, premature ovary failure and other types of infertility. Over the years, major stakeholders in western medicine have taken a keen interest in the ability of acupuncture to treat several disorders affecting the female reproductive system, and it is no surprise to see gynecologists referring their patients to acupuncturists for further treatment.
Addictions
Drug and substance addiction can be accompanied by cravings and restlessness among a host of other bodily sensations. Acupuncture has been seen to be a great way of avoiding habits, specifically smoking. The benefit of using acupuncture to treat addictions is that it goes an extra mile and helps in the detoxification and relaxation of the body. This means that you do not have to worry about the severe withdrawal symptoms when being treated.
Advantages Of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is regarded as an excellent treatment option when compared to western medicine because it encourages the body to treat itself. It simply helps to restore the flow of qi, and thus treats the conditions mentioned above and several others. Compared to western medicine where pharmaceutical drugs are prescribed to kill disease-causing organisms, acupuncture does more by helping the body to protect itself from future attacks.
Another advantage of acupuncture is the cost. With the rising costs of western medicine and insurance coverage, some families that do not want to fall into debt may opt to go for acupuncture treatment. People who are not covered by their employers are usually forced to spend a lot on insurance and acupuncture could serve as a better and cost-effective alternative.
Lastly, acupuncture does not involve the intake of any medicine, and the side effects of this method are gentle and rare. It is, therefore, a safe method and your body cannot react badly since you won't be asked to take any processed drug.
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