Top Health Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is
practiced in many different forms which include herbal remedies, cupping, and
massage, which have all been used for thousands of years. The basis of TCM is
the idea of qi, the body’s vital energy.
TCM treatments promote the movement of qi throughout the body in order to
help bring balance back to the body. The goal of acupuncture is to correct this
imbalance which can cause a variety of ailments and conditions that you may currently
have.
Acupuncture uses very thin needles (which have been compared to being as
small as cat whiskers) that stimulate pressure points and other areas of your
body. It stimulates qi by placing needles in specific spots, often along
meridians. Meridians are the channels that qi travels in the body.
Acupuncture can help with many health conditions, including:
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Arthritis
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Chronic pain, including joint pain
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Depression
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Headaches and migraines
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Trouble sleeping and insomnia
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Nausea and digestive trouble
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Back pain and sciatica
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Stress and anxiety
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Tinnitus (ringing ears)
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Weight loss
Below are the top five ways that acupuncture can help
1. Relieves Pain
Acupuncture
can help alleviate many types of pain that may range from headaches and
migraines to neck and back pain. These studies have shown its effectiveness in
treating lower back pain, migraines, tension headaches, and knee pain. Acupuncture works
differently for everybody. For some, a single treatment can alleviate symptoms
for several months while others need a more routine treatment schedule.
2. Improved Sleep
Another thing that Acupuncture can help improve is sleep and insomnia. Scientists
believe that acupuncture increases the production of brain chemicals that
promote relaxation, thus allowing for better sleep.
3. Uplift Mood
Acupuncture can help with improving mood, including
helping with depression, stress, and anxiety. The needles from acupuncture
treatment release endorphins in the body.
Endorphins are hormones that provide a boost in mood, encouraging happiness and
relaxation.
4. Help the Heart
Acupuncture is also good for your heart due to the relaxation and stress reduction that one achieves
from the treatments, which are also known to reduce blood pressure. Stress and high
blood pressure are commonly related to heart attacks and heart disease.
5. Support the Immune
System
Research has shown that acupuncture can boost immune system function. The placement of
acupuncture needles can release immune-boosting cytokines. Cytokines are
messenger cells that regulate the body’s immune response. By triggering the
immune system, acupuncture can help fight infections or illnesses like colds
and the flu.
If you deal with any of the above symptoms or think that acupuncture may be
right for you- schedule an appointment with us! We’d be happy to support you in
achieving your health care goals!
New York Sports Acupuncture
Dr. Bishara Wilson, DACM, L.Ac.
888.375.5444
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