How does acupuncture treatment work?
There are two or more differing theories on the how and why of acupuncture’s usefulness. The Neuro-hormonal theory suggests there is an analgesic action of acupuncture that is mediated by stimulating the release of natural endorphins in the brain to affect the thalamus. This has been documented on PET scans as well as functional MRI studies of the brain (while the needles are being inserted and manipulated within the patient’s body). One other theory suggests there is a release of nitric oxide gases from the body that produces a pain-relieving effect (very similar to the effects of a chiropractic manipulation). Are there any safety concerns with Acupuncture? The 3 most common minor adverse events include: • Minor bleeding • Bruising or hematoma development at the needle site • Dizziness or needle sickness (may be due to deficiencies in the patient and not necessarily a result of treatment) These risks are slight and can be avoided through proper training and credentialing of acupunctur
View PDF | Print View by: VectorWeb2all Total views: 32 Word Count: 253 Acupuncture will need to not be thought of as something that is a trend. This practice has existed for over two thousand years. It has gained recognition within Western medicine for its vast healing properties, the amount of illness that it is capable of healing. Most people considered acupuncture since it is not as invasive as typical medical procedures, the recovery time is far less, and there are rather small side effects. It works directly with the body&rsquos energy or qi, acupuncture practitioners believe that all illnesses is a result of the natural flow of energy via the body becoming weakend and therefore producing the individual susceptible to illness. Acupuncture advantages the rebalance of qi by means of treatment of particular acupoints related to symptoms or illness present. Treatment is powerful in removing these energy obstructions. Acupuncture rewards a wide variety of disorders. Respiratory disord
Modern Western medicine cannot explain how acupuncture works. Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (Energy) and Xue (Blood) through distinct pathways that cover the body much like nerves and blood vessels. According to ancient theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas where it is deficient and away from where it is excess. In this way, acupuncture regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body.
Most symptoms or diseases arise because of a disharmony of the body’s “qi”. Qi is the energy that flows throughout the body in the meridians. From a traditional perspective, qi is responsible for all physiological functioning in the body. Acupuncture helps to adjust the flow and function of the body’s qi. Essentially, the stimulation of acupuncture points helps remind the body how to rebalance itself.
Recent medical research has found that acupuncture treatment may work by altering signals among nerve cells or by affecting the release of various chemicals of the central nervous system. Risks, safety, side effects In rare cases bacterial infections, hepatitis B and C, and possibly even HIV are being transmitted via acupuncture through the use of contaminated needles, cotton swabs and hot packs. Hematomas can occur in those who have a bleeding disorder or poor clotting abilities. Acupuncture and Blood Pressure Standardized or individualized traditional Chinese acupuncture treatment is no better than a sham procedure in reducing blood pressure in people with hypertension. Findings from small clinical trials and studies of individual cases have suggested a benefit for acupuncture in treating hypertension, Dr. Eric A. Macklin and colleagues note in the medical journal Hypertension. However, until now, no data from large trials have been reported. The Stop Hypertension with the Acupunctur
