Physical Health - Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a popular and well-established form of complementary medicine. It is an ancient Chinese medical procedure involving insertion and manipulation of needles at more than 360 points of the human body. Acupuncture needles dating from 4,000 years ago have been found in China. The procedure was developed in response to the theory that there are special meridian points on the body connected to the internal organs and that \'vital energy\' flows along these lines.
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According to theory diseases are caused by interrupted energy flow and inserting and twirling needles restores normal flow. It apparently stimulates the nerves in the skin and muscle and increases the body’s release of natural painkillers, endorphin and seratonin in the pain pathways of both the spinal chord and the brain. This modifies the way pain signals are received. In China the primary use of acupuncture is for pain relief.
There is a growing body of research evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture. It has been successfully used to treat nausea, headaches, migraines, trapped nerves, chronic muscle strain and various kinds of rheumatic and arthritic pain. Other situations where acupuncture might be used include allergies such as hay fever, allergic rhinitis, sinus problems and chronic catahaar. Rashes and some forms of dermatitis, stopping smoking and dry mouth and eyes. This list is not exhaustive and the British Medical Acupuncture Society does not claim that acupuncture can treat all conditions.
Every patient will be given an initial assessment by a doctor followed by a course of treatment suitable for the condition. The tradition is as much about the maintenance of health as the management of disease. Treatment is usually provided by 6 consecutive appointments but may be less if the condition responds quickly. When selecting a practitioner take care that the one you choose has suitable qualifications. The British Medical Acupuncture Society and the British Acupuncture Council have lists of members. Some are also fully qualified medical practitioners registered with the GMC. Only sterilised disposable needles will be used and the treatment usually takes about twenty or thirty minutes to complete.
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