Even as far back as 5,000 years ago, acupressure therapy was already being practiced in India. Unfortunately, over time, the use of this technique diminished in India but, as some historical accounts state, was preserved in Sri Lanka in the form of acupuncture were it was learned and used by nomadic Aryans or Buddhist monks who brought it to China and Japan. Currently, the general … 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.
For residents of San Antonio, acupuncture… Continue reading