Acupuncture is an ancient chinese form of alternative medicine. It works by regulating your body’s energy. According to the ancient texts, Acupuncture lets out your negative or excess energies and purifies the blood by puncturing vital points on your body known as ‘meridians’.
The idea behind Acupuncture
According to the Chinese text Huangdi Neijing, most diseases enter our bodies through our skin. They penetrate the skin’s membrane and then join our muscles and bloodstream. You can let out the disease by inserting needles and puncturing your skin at the right points and depths.
How does it work?
Acupuncture was written and practised way before the invention of the microscope before we had any proper knowledge of internal organs. The watercourses highly inspired the ancient Chinese civilization. They believed just like tiny streams, seas, and tributaries end up in the ocean, the human body also has a similar life flow called ‘QI’.
When a dam or blockage forms, the water flows above it or becomes stagnant. In the same way, specific blockages in our system can disturb our life flow. Acupuncture aims at removing these blocks and letting your vital energies flow uninhibited. That is the secret to physical and mental wellness.
All modern forms of Acupuncture have the flow of Qi at their core. If the flow of Qi is maintained and a proper diet and physical routine, all forms of diseases can be rid of the body.
Modern explanation of Acupuncture
Scientists today have a much more diverse knowledge and progressive technology to tackle diseases. Acupuncture research has shown promising results. Acupuncture points are mostly placed where nerves or muscles are present and can be stimulated. This can increase your blood flow which might help with sickness.
What are the uses of Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is used today as a form of alternative medicine. Many people try Acupuncture alongside allopathic medication.
The most sought after causes for Acupuncture are:
Back pains– acupuncture needles are used at pressure points all over the back and help relieve tension from muscles.
Neck pains- a similar procedure but focused on neck muscles.
Bone related problems such as osteoarthritis
Headaches or migraine
Acupuncture is recognised by WHO(World health organization) as a method of pain and stress reliever. It can help with the side effects of chemotherapy, menstrual cramps, arthritis, tennis elbow, among others.
Is Acupuncture safe?
According to WHO, Acupuncture is a perfectly safe and viable alternate form of medicine IF performed by licensed professionals or practitioners with proper knowledge and training. You can research the acupuncture centres in your locality, also check if they’re authorised for the same.
What are the benefits of Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has no known side effects.
If performed correctly and by professionals, Acupuncture is perfectly safe and helpful.
For people with chronic illnesses or painful conditions, combining Acupuncture with western medicine can be highly beneficial.
Although it is highly safe and famous, it is not an alternative to actual medication and therapy. Individuals must contact their healthcare advisors regarding their conditions before removing western medicine and only acupuncture treatments.
