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 Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used systems of healing in the world. Originating in China some 3,500 years ago, Over the last three decades it has become popular in the United States. In 1993, the Food and Drug Administration estimated that Americans made up to 12 million visits per year to acupuncture practitioners, and spent upwards of half a billion dollars on acupuncture treatments.
Extensive practice, and research have shown that acupuncture is effective in helping people with such conditions,
In traditional acupuncture, since all illness is considered the result of an imbalance of energy, treatment can benefit almost anyone, as long as the degenerative process in the tissues of the body are not too extensive.
 These are streaming MPEG files. You need Real Player to view them. Acupuncture video #1 Director of Photography:Reenaissance Inc. Film shot on location by Cyberpathway Internet Solutions The following is the World Health Organization, WHO provisional list of diseases that lend themselves to acupuncture treatment. Source: Bannerman R H 1979 Acupuncture: the WHO View. World Health, December, p27-28. Upper Respiratory tract Disorders of the Mouth Respiratory system Gastrointestinal system Disorders of the Eye Neurological and musculoskeletal disorders How does it work? Several theories have been presented as to exactly how acupuncture works. One theory suggests that acpuncture causes pain impulses to be blocked from reaching the spinal cord, or the brain. Since the majority of acupuncture points are either connected to, or are near neural structures, it stimulates the nervous system. Another theory suggests that acupuncture stimulates the body to produce endorphins, which reduce pain. Other pain-relieving substances called opiods may also be released into the body during an acupuncture treatment. Does it hurt? Acupuncture needles are solid, and hair-thin. They are not designed to cut the skin. They are also inserted to more shallow levels than hypodermic needles, generally no more than a half-inch to an inch depending on the type of treatment being delivered.
Is it safe? When practiced by a licensed, trained acupuncturist, acupuncture is extremely safe. As a system of health care, acupuncture already has some inherent safeguards. Because the treatment is drug-free, patients do not have to worry about taking several doses of a medication, or suffering a possible adverse reaction.
Properly administered, acupuncture does no harm. However, there are certain conditions you should notify an acupuncturist about before undergoing treatment. If you have a pacemaker, for instance, you should not receive electroacupuncture due to the possibility of electromagnetic interference with the pacemaker. Similarly, if you have a tendency to bleed, or bruise easily, or if you are a hemophiliac, you may want to consider a different type of care.
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It can be used for conditions, such as pain, anxiety, arthritis, eczema, sports injuries hayfever, asthma, migraine, high blood pressure, menstral disorders, and intestinal problems.
as well as with many others, but it does more than just relieve symptoms. The aim of acupuncture is: to treat the whole patient, to restore the balance between the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual aspects.
While each person experiences acupuncture differently, most people feel only a minimal amount of pain as the needles are inserted. Some people reportedly feel a sensation of excitement, while others feel relaxed. If you experience significant pain from the needles, it may be a sign that the procedure is being done improperly
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