subject: All-round Information About Acupuncture [print this page] Acupuncture is a procedure of stimulating the body to improve natural healing process and functioning of the body. This is performed by pooping in needles and applying electrical stimulation or heat at the acupuncture points. According to the traditional Chinese explanation, energy channels flow in regular patterns in the body. The energy channels are called meridians. The meridians are just like a river flowing through the body for the proper nourishment of tissues. Any blockage in the proper motion of these meridians is similar to a dam obstructing the river flow.
The meridians are stimulated by popping in needles in the acupuncture points. The needles prevent the elements creating obstacles at the movement, and helps in the proper flow through the energy channels or meridians. Thus, acupuncture treatments help the body's internal organs for proper digestive system and energy releasing activities, and their energy circulation through the meridians.
According to modern science, by inserting needles in the acupuncture points the nervous system is stimulated to produce chemicals in the muscles as well as brain and spinal cord. The chemicals change the feeling of pain and they also cause the production of other hormones and chemicals which controls the internal regulating system of the body. The stimulated energy and bio-chemical balance triggered by acupuncture leads to improve the natural healing process of the body and also promotes good physical and mental condition.
Medical acupuncture is a method that can produce good influence in three major areas of health care:
Promotes health;
Prevents illness; and
Helps to treat different medical conditions.
While acupuncture is often associated with alleviation of pain, a well-trained and experienced Palm Beach Gardens acupuncturist knows its broader usage. The World Health Organization recommends the application of medical acupuncture in the effective treatment of various medical problems which includes the following:
Digestive disorders like hyperacidity and gastritis, spastic colon, constipation, spastic colon and diarrhea.
Respiratory disorders such as sore throat, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma.
Neurological and muscular disorders like neck pain, headaches, neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and rib neuritis.
Menstrual, urinary and reproductive problems.
Acupuncture is very useful in treating effectively physical problems associated to tension and stress and emotional health.
