The amazing healing benefits of Acupuncture. Find out for yourself!
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Acupuncture is a form of medicine which involves the insertion of needles into the skin. This technique, which is over 5,000 years old, can be helpful in treating many different ailments. Though it is commonly associated with pain relief, it can assist in the treatment of more complex problems, such as stress, addictions, sprain/strain injuries, and even neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and neuropathy.
By working with the neurological, endocrine, and circulatory systems, acupuncture can help the body restore its natural balance. When the body is in balance, a person will feel healthy. When the body is out of balance, a person may experience pain, discomfort, and illness.
There are many different types of acupuncture: Traditional Chinese Medicine, Japanese-style, auricular acupuncture, abdominal acupuncture, and scalp acupuncture. In school, my studies focused primarily on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In TCM, acupuncture works with a substance called “Qi,” or the vital energy that sustains life. Qi circulates through channels in the body called Meridians. When this circulation of Qi is inhibited, pain or illness is the result. By stimulating specific points, acupuncture restores this circulation, thereby promoting health. Continue...