Why an Acupuncturist Should be Part of Your Life

For thousands of years, people have sought acupuncturists to cure a variety of ailments. Practitioners concentrate on the flow of energy through the body and believe that when flow is disrupted, the result manifests itself through various illnesses and disorders. Through the insertion of very fine needles into specific points of the body, acupuncturists claim to provide release and a restoration of balance.
Scientists are still unsure exactly how acupuncture works, but—from insomnia to infertility—one thing is certain: people are seeing results, and they are happier and healthier because of it.

 The National Institute of Health (NIH) and The World Health Organization (WHO) now recognize the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment for over 100 medical diseases. Studies conducted in the United States have shown acupuncture relieves a variety of conditions such as osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and the nausea caused by chemotherapy treatments for cancer. Currently, the Veterans Administration has also approved its treatment for depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and the American Pregnancy Association advocates its use to assist in bettering reproductive health and improving the changes of conception.

Involving a regular visitation schedule and lasting about thirty to sixty minutes per session, a trained professional will take the time to explain the procedure before starting. While some may be nervous about the idea of needles, acupuncture is virtually painless. It is also extremely safe. This all natural-treatment method is conducted using sterile needles, and in some studies has demonstrated greater effectiveness than the use of narcotics and other injectable painkillers. In the long term, acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and even prevent it from returning. Further, most report it to be a very relaxing or sometimes even euphoric and emotional experience.

Several insurance plans now offer acupuncture provision, and through speaking with a licensed practitioner you can customize a plan that will work best to stimulate your body’s natural healing potential.


Sources:
http://www.acupuncturetoday.com/mpacms/at/article.php?id=32747
http://wuwm.com/post/veterans-wisconsin-try-acupuncture-alternative-narcotics
http://americanpregnancy.org/infertility/acupuncture/
http://harlemchi.com/world-health-organization-who-on-acupuncture/