Acupuncture
from Western Point of View
It works
by stimulating body's natural healing powers and helps immune system by releasing natural pain killers (endorphins,
dopamine, etc.) balancing endocrine system, affecting spastic muscles and trigger points.
When an acupuncture needle is inserted into the body, the body "thinks" it
is being "attacked" and defends the body by activating the immune system and its healing properties.
A properly selected Acupuncture point can stop pain, reduce inflammation and its neurological
pain symptoms like tingling or burning.
Nerve Ending Acupuncture Stimulation
Most acupuncture points, especially used in our style (Master Tung's Acupuncture) are located
on the extremities (from toes to the knee and from fingers to the elbow). When an acupuncture needle pierces the skin, it
also stimulates the nerve endings. Most acupuncture points are at or near rich supply of nerves. This stimulation in turn
sends an impulse to the brain and the brain triggers healing mechanisms.
Acupuncture Body Memory
Also a microscopic needle penetrated skin holes in the body require body's healing and create
a memory in the brain that allows for longer healing after the needles are removed from the body. It is said that it takes
about 72 hours to completely heal acupuncture micro punctured sites. That is why in many cases, treatments are repeated up
to 2 or 3 times a week in certain cases.
What
Can Acupuncture Treat ?
According
to WHO (World Health Organization), close to 50 conditions can be treated with acupuncture. Any painful (back pain,
sciatica, headaches, etc.) condition is very well treated by Acupuncture, because increase of dopamines and endorphins production
in the body and at the site of pain as well. Spastic muscles and trigger points can also be further reduced with special
methods.
Immune
System can be well balanced with Acupuncture as well internal organs, endocrine system (hormones), blood and
body fluids.
Depression and
Anxiety by removing stagnation and stimulating the brain and releasing sadness and bad memories. Acupuncture
relaxes muscles, calms the mind and induces tranquility. Click Depression /Anxiety Link
Stress
and Insomnia is always a benefactor at times by default, as many acupuncture points produce deep relaxation
on physical, mental and emotional levels.
Infertility
and PMS by increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs. Delayed Labor, Breech Baby, Endometriosis, Fibroid
and Pelvic pains are also within reach of Chinese Medicine. Click Infertility Link
Acupuncture
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial
(smallest possible) needles bring nutrients to the face and relax facial muscles. It is also believed that cosmetic
acupuncture can repair the skin making it smoother and produce collagen. Click facial_rejuvenation Link
Asthma and
many other respiratory diseases is a definite acupuncture benefactor, because acupuncture circulates and expands
Lung energy and its relationship to other organs.
So
when is it good to do Acupuncture ?
Anytime,
especially as prevention, when you are really healthy and want to live longer and better. An ounce of prevention is worth
a pound of medicine.
Acupuncture treatments reduce Pain, Improve Fertility,
Immune System, Prevent diseases and Premature Aging. Regular Acupuncture treatments can Boost your
Energy, help you Live Longer and Better Life! (these statements have not been evaluated by the FDA)
If
it's been a while since your acupuncture appointment, give us a call and feel better !
212-533-1192