The Many Benefits Of Acupuncture To Your Health

By Shirley Bennett


The body experiences pain almost every time especially when one is under so much pressure which likewise causes stress. A popular technique that originated from China is called Acupuncture and this is said to treat a variety of illnesses, including pain and stress. The process involves inserting very thin needles at specific points of the body through the skin.

And although many practitioners in the medical community still have doubts regarding the scientific process of such, there are still many who are performing such. A lot of people also attest to the effectiveness of Acupuncture San Diego, CA when it comes to relieving headaches and muscle pain. Likewise, many have also proven its benefit and some of them will be listed below.

People who have had recurring headaches were subjected to such treatment. After which, they reported significant changes in the intensity of the pain that they feel when they have headaches, while they also noticed that they were not getting as much of it as they used to. This study also applies to those who experience severe headaches or migraine.

Many have also noted its effect on improving pain in the knee, the back, as well as the neck. Many people who were experiencing these underwent the procedure of acupuncture and there was significant difference in pain between them and those who chose not to receive the treatment. This made some conclude that it may be reasonable for doctors to include acupuncture as a treatment option.

It has also been noted to help people, especially those with insomnia, sleep better. In a study conducted, insomniac patients who were taking medications were noted to have slept better after going through the treatment compared to those who were only taking medications alone. And contrary to the medicines, the process did not have any bad side effects at all.

The said procedure was also noted to help in the recovery of cancer patients, especially people who went through chemotherapy. After receiving such, the immunity of the individuals were boosted and their recovery sped up. Platelets were also observed to have increased and the decrease of healthy cells was also prevented.

Such has also been said to have reduced the way that the cognitive system declines, for instance, in Parkinsons disease. This is because this kind of treatment generates a neural response in some areas of the brain that are affected by cognitive diseases. Patients who have undergone such noticed improvement in depression, anxiety, and many others.

Several medical professionals have also recommended the use of the procedure to treat pregnancy, labor and even postpartum wellbeing. It eases the anxiety and pain during pregnancy and labor as well as balance hormones and reduces stress in pregnant women. It can also balance emotional as well as physical strain on the body during pregnancy.

But that does not stop there because women who suffer from depression, anxiety and stress or postpartum depression also felt better because of the procedure. If you wish to go through such while pregnant, however, you must ensure that you hire a licensed or professional acupuncturist. This is because there are points in the body which need to be avoided if one is carrying a baby.




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