What Is Acupuncture?
So, what is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a highly effective manual therapy technique that involves the gentle insertion of thin and sterile needles into specific points on your body. Let's explore its intricate mechanisms further.
Acupuncture operates on the principle that the human body possesses an unseen vital force known as "qi" (pronounced "chee"). When qi circulates harmoniously and reaches all the appropriate areas, individuals experience optimal physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Think of an acupuncture needle as a key to unlocking blocked qi flow in the body or my favorite analogy is a key unlocking a damn full of water. Everything starts to flow.
How does Acupuncture work?
This ancient practice aims to restore balance, enhance homeostasis, and alleviate various ailments. Every human has 12 meridians. By stimulating meridians, acupuncture can influence biochemical and physiological conditions within the body, while also activating sensory receptors.
As a result, neurological signals are transmitted to the hypothalamic-pituitary system in the brain, triggering the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins. This natural process aids in pain relief and promotes overall well-being.
This ancient practice has gained recognition and approval from prestigious organizations like the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). They acknowledge its remarkable ability to treat a diverse range of medical disorders. It's truly a fascinating and powerful form of therapy.
Who benefits from it?
Acupuncture treats a wide alignments of issues from sports and orthopedic injuries, tooth aches, headaches, migraines, pregnancy, infertility, PCOS, hormonal imbalances, brain fog, cosmetics, depression, anxiety, addiction, insomnia…the list goes on.
Acupuncture focuses on rebalancing the body’s internal imbalances by getting to the root cause. This medicine has been practice well over 2,500 years.
Millions have benefited from this ancient medicine through out the centuries and will continue to do so. If you still have questions on whether acupuncture is right for you, set up a consultation with your local acupuncturist.
