In the body there are numerous channels and pathways that go through the body and attend to certain organs, called meridians. Acupuncture is all about finding where there is stagnation in these channels, and helps the body to release the blocked pathways. Where there is pain and stagnation there is no “flow” – no movement, energy, or blood flow. There can also be nodules, or … Continue reading
There has been a growing public interest in Chinese medicine as more people experience relief from their illnesses using acupuncture and Chinese herbs. This article describes in detail of exactly how and why the Chinese medicine works, including:
- A brief history of Chinese medicine
- Diseases which can be treated using Chinese medicine
- An explanation of Qi, or energy flow, throughout the body
- How the
A needle or even just a toothpick prick of the back in the right areas, combined with traditional medical treatments, may be a more effective treatment for back pain. For those with back pain, many days are spent in agony and medication alone doesn’t always do the trick. However, there seems to be other ways to help deal with back pain, including acupuncture or what … Continue reading
Acupuncture was first introduced to conventional medicine as a form of anesthesia and pain control. This was evident in the study of acupuncture-assisted surgery. The action of pain fibers in the spinal cord was seen to be blocked by acupuncture, which also stimulated pain-numbing substances called endorphins which are produced by the brain to cope with stress or pain.
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Extremely fine needles are inserted into specific points in the body. The needles are left in place for a short time – from a few minutes to half an hour. Because the needles are so fine that, if properly inserted by a professional, they cannot be felt once inserted. During the insertion of the needles, there may be a little pain or no pain at … Continue reading
More and more parents are turning to an ancient healing practice such as Jacksonville acupuncture to treat their children and infants. Shonishin is a specialized form of acupuncture based on Chinese medical texts written over 2,000 years ago. The technique was refined by Japanese master practitioners and today is used all over the world.
According to Chinese medicine, acupuncture points are located on meridians along … Continue reading
Acupuncture Bellmore therapy is a traditional and ancient Chinese practice consists of many folk medical ways which are based on spirituality. There are more than 12 million Americans who are using acupuncture therapy for pain relief. Meridians are the vital energy or chi in the body that flows through channels.
Meridians mostly consist of branches which connect to bodily functions or organs. An imbalance to … Continue reading
A treatment which is based on the treatment of all bodily systems and follows the holistic approach is known as oriental medicine. One of the benefits of acupuncture is to improve the physical health conditions as well as affective disorders. Aside from that, this can instill a feeling of increased mental clarity.
Acupuncture Saratoga Springs practitioners believe that all illnesses are a result of the … Continue reading
In some countries like the United States and UK, acupuncture treatment is one of the most well established and popular complementary forms of therapies. Approximately, three million people are undergoing treatment each year and this has been stated in the NHS Direct-health Encyclopedia 2008. Many people seek acupuncture treatment to treat specific symptoms or health conditions. It is also prescribed to work alongside with conventional … Continue reading
Neck pain is a very common condition but like all sorts of pain, this can be such a nuisance. But with the emergence of neck pain Bellmore acupuncture, this only means that this condition can be dealt with. The neck is more subject to injury than any other portion on the spine because of its position and range of motion and it plays a … Continue reading