Acupuncture in the 21st Century
Original Post Date: April 23, 2013 by Aydin Bengisu
In the last 35 years acupuncture has come into its own as a
viable, modern medicine for treating many ailments. The inner workings of
acupuncture continue to be identified by standards set by Western medical
research. Acupuncture theory states that the needles regulate the flow of
energy circulation via 14 channels that course through the body. Anatomical
studies reveal that 80% of acupuncture points lie along major blood vessels,
lymph vessels, nerve pathways, and connective tissue planes that surround the
internal organs.
Acupuncture is effective for pain relief, post-surgery and
chemotherapy-associated nausea and vomiting. The World Health Organization and
National Institutes of Health recognize acupuncture as effective for many
illnesses including addictions, respiratory, orthopedic, gastrointestinal,
circulatory, immunological, gynecological, and neurological disorders.
The number of acupuncture treatments depends on the duration and
complexity of thecondition. Is it chronic or acute? A single treatment may be
enough for an acute ailment or injury. Chronic conditions require treatment
over many weeks or months until the condition is resolved.
The duration of treatment may be no longer than 20-30 minutes.
The initial placement of needles is followed by stimulation by hand twirling or
electrical impulses. Most patients find the treatment very calming, and many
fall asleep during the process.
From a Chinese medicine perspective, as we shift into spring,
this is the best time of year to give some extra attention to the liver organ
system and all that it is related to. It’s an ideal time to set up an appointment
today to help your body shift into this season.
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