Acupuncture is an ancient form of natural Chinese healing. It
continues to be practiced in modern times in countries all
around the globe to treat a wide variety of conditions and
illnesses.
Acupuncture involves using extremely thin long needles, often
described as ?hair thin?. These needles are inserted in various
points on the body to simulate the body?s own healing abilities.
Below are five of the common reasons that acupuncture is used
today:
Acupuncture Controls Allergies
Allergic reactions occur when the immune system reacts to a
substance that is normally harmless to most people. These
substances can be environmental such as pollen and dust, or
they can be from foods such as mild, peanuts, or shellfish.
Allergies can cause mild reactions such as itchy, watery eyes
and runny nose. Sometimes, more severe reactions occur as a
result of an allergic reaction and these can be kidney failure,
heart palpitations, depression, and joint pain. Acupuncture
helps to detoxify the body so the immune system can be
strengthened to the point that allergic reactions no longer
occur.
Acupuncture Strengthens The Immune System
Studies have shown that acupuncture improves the body’s natural
resistance to disease and infection by strengthening the immune
system. Acupuncture increases the level of white blood cells as
well as alpha, beta, and gamma globulins. Gamma globulin helps
the body produce immune antibodies and alpha and beta globulin
assist the white blood cells in fighting infection.
Acupuncture Provides Pain Relief
Acupuncture triggers the release of the body’s feel good
chemicals, the endorphins. An increase in the level of
endorphins helps to alleviate pain. Acupuncture further helps
to provide pain relief by balancing the nerve impulses along
the central nervous system.
Acupuncture Assists in Drug Recovery
Chemical dependency can be treated with acupuncture by helping
to reduce the withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol.
Acupuncture helps to reduce cravings, relieves tension, and
generally helps people relax. Acupuncture is used extensively
in drug recovery due to these desirable benefits.
Acupuncture Relieves Stress
Traditional Chinese medicine teaches that stress is related to
liver imbalance, so therefore the treatment for stress is using
acupuncture to restore the energy balance in the liver. Once
this is done, the muscles relax and the patient is stress free.
Stress can lead to many serious life threatening diseases, so
alleviating stress is an important benefit of having an
acupuncture treatment.
The five reasons above are just a few of the many indications
for using acupuncture. If you have a chronic condition, you
should consider this alternative treatment.
About The Author: Karina Jacobsen is a staff writer at
http://www.alternativehealthadvisor.com and is an occasional
contributor to several other websites, including
http://www.wellness-digest.com.
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