Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine that has flourished
in China for over 2,500 years. Presently, it is practiced widely throughout Asia
and Europe. The United States has followed suit, and Acupuncture is now accepted
as one of the newest forms of health care in this country. Some insurance plans
pay for acupuncture treatments. The Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
regulates the practice of Acupuncture in this state.
Acupuncture treats diseases and its syndromes, strengthens the immune systems
and the physical body, prevents diseases and achieves longevity. A lot of
research has confirmed that acupuncture can regulate and balance the endocrine
system and hormone levels. So, it is useful to treat reproductive disorders.
Acupuncture is not however a cure all and does not take the place of surgery.
Acupuncture is based on the knowledge of vital energy flow to the whole body.
This energy travels through pathways called meridian, etc. Once this energy is
deficient or blocked, then the body stops functioning normally and will
eventually become sick. An Acupuncturist is trained to find these deficiencies
or blocks. Through complex diagnostic techniques, he or she determines if the
energy supply is ample, if it is flowing the correct direction and speed. Then,
with the application of needles and needling techniques, he or she is able to
restore the flow of energy back to normal. The body returns to its normal
function, pain is relieved, other symptoms disappear, vital energy and health is
restored.
As a side effect of the restoration of ample and correct energy flow in the
body, studies have shown that Acupuncture could influence the central and
peripheral nervous systems. Evidence indicates that it releases endorphins from
the brain making it particularly effective in pain control. Among a host of
factors, acupuncture also affects the metabolism and production of sugar levels
in the blood, as well as affects the endocrine system, and digestive system.
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