What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It's based on the theory that vital energy, called Qi (say "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians.
Chinese medicine has its basis in the theory that illness is caused by forces blocking or unbalancing your Qi. Acupuncture is a way to influence Qi and bring it back into balance within the body. In layman’s terms, it triggers and speeds up the bodies healing process. Acupuncture treatment aims to bring homeostasis to different systems in the body, meaning to balance the body’s functions. Recent Research has found that several types of pain reducing chemicals are released into the central nervous system during acupuncture treatment, thereby reducing pain levels. Acupuncture also alters brain chemistry, sensation, and involuntary body functions. Studies have shown that acupuncture alters the brain’s chemistry by triggering the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. It is also well documented that Acupuncture can impact components of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions. Examples of these include: immunological reactions and regulation of the body’s blood pressure and flow, and temperature.
Acupuncture is performed by inserting very thin needles into your skin at certain points on the body. The goal being to influence the energy flow through the body. Heat, pressure, or mild electrical current may also be used along with the needles. Chemicals are never used in Acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for centuries. It's based on the theory that vital energy, called Qi (say "chee"), flows through and around your body along pathways called meridians.
Chinese medicine has its basis in the theory that illness is caused by forces blocking or unbalancing your Qi. Acupuncture is a way to influence Qi and bring it back into balance within the body. In layman’s terms, it triggers and speeds up the bodies healing process. Acupuncture treatment aims to bring homeostasis to different systems in the body, meaning to balance the body’s functions. Recent Research has found that several types of pain reducing chemicals are released into the central nervous system during acupuncture treatment, thereby reducing pain levels. Acupuncture also alters brain chemistry, sensation, and involuntary body functions. Studies have shown that acupuncture alters the brain’s chemistry by triggering the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones. It is also well documented that Acupuncture can impact components of the central nervous system related to sensation and involuntary body functions. Examples of these include: immunological reactions and regulation of the body’s blood pressure and flow, and temperature.
Acupuncture is performed by inserting very thin needles into your skin at certain points on the body. The goal being to influence the energy flow through the body. Heat, pressure, or mild electrical current may also be used along with the needles. Chemicals are never used in Acupuncture.