How and Why Acupuncture Can Help You
Acupuncture is the insertion of fine, hair-thin, sterile, disposable, needles into specific points on the body for the purpose of relieving pain and other problems.
The Western theory on why it works to relieve pain is that the introduction of the needles stimulates the body to release its own natural pain relieving chemicals known as endorphins, which are hugely powerful even in small amounts. Another Western theory is the “Gate” or “Counter Irritation” theory. This theory states that the nervous system can be distracted from sensing pain in one area by the introduction of the needles in another area.
The Eastern explanation of how acupuncture works involves a body energy the ancients called “Qi”. Deficient, excess, or Qi that is not flowing properly is believed to be the cause of disease, dysfunction, and pain. Acupuncture nourishes, balances, and moves the Qi, to correct a problem or pain. This does not mean that your diagnosis of “Arthritis of the Knee” is incorrect, it simply means that it might be viewed as “Stagnant Qi and Blood” by the practitioner of acupuncture.
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