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| Sometimes Needles Are Not So BadWhat then is Acupuncture?
The ancient Chinese believed that the human body is alive due to the flow of life energy or qi (or chi) in the body. There are certain so-called “traffic junction” or meridian points whereby these life energy congregates and then disperse throughout the body. If there is a “red-light” at these points, the energy or qi will be blocked at these points, and we will fall ill or come down with a disease. Hence, fine acupuncture needles are used to stimulate these meridian points and make the energy or qi flow again.
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A Short History of Acupuncture…
It is interesting to note that acupuncture was introduced from China to Japan and Korea since the pre-historic age. It was widely used in these cultures. However, it was only in the 17th century that it was brought to Europe. For the U.S., due to President Nixon’s diplomatic visit to China in 1970, it was thus introduced to the United States.
As we know, the blockages of chi or life energy along the meridians make us feel ill or less than well. To counter this, the acupuncture therapy uses the rebalancing of these energy points through stimulation of these points with needles. These needles are twirled or made to vibrate for some minutes up to an hour. Further, it is possible not to use needles in acupuncture. an additional form of stimulation is laser-acupuncture and the basic digitpuncture.
Acupuncture and Its Needles…
Very fine needles, about 1mm thick are used in acupuncture. The insertion depth is about 1cm. Sometimes, the practitioner will pass electricity through the needles to increase the effect of stimulation. This may be anywhere from 15 minutes or more. This will also help free up the 2 different kind of blockages – the excess qi or insufficient qi problems. Hence, leading to an even, just nice energy flow. Do note that the position of the needles are very precise for different health conditions.
Does Acupuncture Treatment Give Good Results?
Contrary to common belief – poking needles into the body is painful – strangely, most people do not feel any pain. It is in fact even a “feel good” feeling. Generally, the practitioner will stimulate a few meridian points at the same time for one particular ailment. And this may take 2 to 15 needles depending on needs.
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Acupuncture for infertility problem is a common use of acupuncture. It can be used to make female ovulation more regular, reduce intercourse pain, and to reduce male blockages in the sperm ducts, and even increase the quality of the sperm. If you have alcoholic and smoking addiction, it can help too. Other illnesses which acupuncture has been know to be effective include migraine, arthritis, depression, spinal cord problems, and general pain issues.
Acupuncture and Energy Blockages…
At the end of the day, acupuncture is about clearing blockages or imbalances of energy flow at key energy points or meridian points with the use of needles or laser. Some people have even used it for beauty, facial and skin care. While the basic premise is the same, really, really fine needles are used on the face to boost the collagen flow and blood flow. It can also help in the qi flow in our brain and spines. Do note that acupuncture is not a fast instant result treatment. Followups are required, and depending on the ailments – 2 to 10 times, or even up to 1 years’ treatment is necessary.
Is Acupuncture All Hype Only?
People do report feeling a little worse after an acupuncture treatment before they start feeling better. In this regard, the Chinese acupuncture practitioners often take a different view to medical problems. Western medicines tend to go for the instant cure.
While acupuncture is really good for pain relief, it is also very good in treating many ailments. Among them, arthritis, fertility, addictions, and much more. But remember, the very foundation of acupuncture is still the balancing of qi flow in our body.
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