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How Does Acupuncture Work?
Modern medicine can not yet explain how acupuncture works. The art of acupuncture is based on Chinese ancient theories
of the flow of essential substance called Qi which nourishes all body tissues and organs as well as the mind and emotions.
Qi - often described as the body's electromagnetic energy, travels in the body along well defined pathways identified by
Chinese practitioners over centuries of meticulous clinical observation. Tiny needles are inserted along these channels
at areas of maximum energy - the acupuncture points. This promotes the body's innate abilities to heal by regulating
and balancing the flow of it's own energy - Qi.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
When performed by trained and licensed professional, acupuncture is very safe. All licensed practitioners are using
individually wrapped, sterile, disposable needles. So there is virtually no chance of infection or contagion.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
Often people are interrested in acupuncture but affraid of needles. However the tiny filament needles bare no resemblance
to painful hypodermic needles, and insertion is virtually painless. Brief needling sensation varies from pinching to
stinging sensation to feeling of numbness or heavyness and are a sign that the treatment is having a positive effect.
In fact most people find acupuncture treatments relaxing and refreshing.
How many treatments will be needed?
That depends on the duration, severity, and nature of patient's complaint. There may be needed only a single treatment
to relieve acute condition. A series of 5-10 treatments may resolve a chronic problem. Some degenerative conditions
may require many treatments over time. To help reduce the number of treatments, the practitioner may suggest dietary
modifications, special exercices, massage, and/or Chinese herbal medicine. All of the additional recommendations may
enhance the results of acupuncture treatment.
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