Acupuncture is the oldest continuously practiced medical system in the world and is used by one third of the world's population as a primary health care system. It is likely that more people have been treated by Chinese medicine throughout history than by any other formalized system of medicine. Because of its relatively low cost and its noninvasive nature, acupuncture has become a highly popular form of complementary health care in the United States. The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed acupuncture treatment for over 40 conditions, including stress, digestive disorders, depression, allergies, sleeping disorders, addictions, headaches and menstrual disorders.
Acupuncture activates and strengthens your body’s natural healing mechanisms, so it can alleviate and improve the progression of many different health conditions. Since acupuncture has a cumulative effect on the body, most people will require a series of treatments to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
AN ANCIENT STYLE OF ACUPUNCTURE: THE BALANCE METHOD
This method of acupuncture is over 2,500 years old and was derived from the "I Ching," a Chinese literary classic. It has many names such as "I Ching Acupuncture," "The Balance Method," or Distal Point Acupuncture." With this method, the pain relieving effect usually occurs within seconds after needle insertion and provides long lasting relief over a series of treatments. What is unique about this style of acupuncture is that needles are not inserted directly into the area of pain. Acupuncturists trained in this method use only a few strategically placed needles. The points selected are usually from the elbows to hands, knees to feet, the scalp and ears. Changing into a gown is not necessary and patients can relax in normal street attire on their back on a heated treatment table. Modern, disposable, hair-thin needles stimulate the miraculous ability of the body to heal itself in ways that cannot be replicated by symptom-reducing drugs or chemicals. The relaxing relief of pain and enhanced healing is priceless.
HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS:
There are numerous theories about how acupuncture works. Some of them are:
Acupuncture activates and strengthens your body’s natural healing mechanisms, so it can alleviate and improve the progression of many different health conditions. Since acupuncture has a cumulative effect on the body, most people will require a series of treatments to achieve the best therapeutic effect.
AN ANCIENT STYLE OF ACUPUNCTURE: THE BALANCE METHOD
This method of acupuncture is over 2,500 years old and was derived from the "I Ching," a Chinese literary classic. It has many names such as "I Ching Acupuncture," "The Balance Method," or Distal Point Acupuncture." With this method, the pain relieving effect usually occurs within seconds after needle insertion and provides long lasting relief over a series of treatments. What is unique about this style of acupuncture is that needles are not inserted directly into the area of pain. Acupuncturists trained in this method use only a few strategically placed needles. The points selected are usually from the elbows to hands, knees to feet, the scalp and ears. Changing into a gown is not necessary and patients can relax in normal street attire on their back on a heated treatment table. Modern, disposable, hair-thin needles stimulate the miraculous ability of the body to heal itself in ways that cannot be replicated by symptom-reducing drugs or chemicals. The relaxing relief of pain and enhanced healing is priceless.
HOW ACUPUNCTURE WORKS:
There are numerous theories about how acupuncture works. Some of them are:
- Acupuncture stimulates the release of pain-relieving chemicals, such as endorphins and enkephalins
- Acupuncture targets painful tender points and trigger points.
- Acupuncture influences the release of neurotransmitters, substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain
- Acupuncture influences the autonomic, central and peripheral nervous systems
- Acupuncture stimulates circulation
- Acupuncture influences the electrical currents of the body
- Acupuncture stimulates the body’s pituitary gland to release cortisol, a hormone that is known to reduce inflammation.