What is Acupuncture - Acupuncture Health Minute
Acupuncture is a modality of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are roots of TCM that date back over four millennia. Acupuncture was first done as acupressure and passed down generation to generation before being captured in a media that survived the test of time.
The earliest signs of acupuncture have been captured in oracle bones found in China. The ancient Chinese characters etched into long bones of large mammals and tortoise shells, then charred in fire, contain descriptions of herbal medicines, moxibustion, and stone acupuncture date back to 6,000 BCE.
Acupuncture is a natural healing modality that can boost immunity, increase energy, support biological systems, harmonize emotional health, and manage pain. Manipulating Qi though out the body along the Acupuncture Meridians is how practitioners help the body to heal itself. This is a safe, mostly painless, & effective way to achieve wellness goals.
In TCM, acupuncture moves Qi & Blood. What is Qi?
It is the vital energy that life depends on. Qi moves along the channels of the body to help to balance and harmonize the system. When the Qi does not flow properly pathology and pain develop. This is why it is essential to have regular checkups when you’re healthy. Preventative medicine is a key component of TCM. There are different types of Qi. Wei Qi is the protective Qi that helps fight off illness before becoming sick. This is the front line of our immune system.
Is there science behind acupuncture?
Stimulation of an acupuncture point has been shown to innervate the nervous system and release neurochemicals in the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. This helps the body to heal itself. Acupuncture is a way to direct the body to “notice” a problem within the healing cascade, or it may be used to help expedite healing.
It is an effective, drug-free, safe therapy that can assist with many health problems and common illnesses.
What can acupuncture help treat?
Acute Bacillary Dysentery
Acute Epigastralgia
Allergies
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Autoimmune Disease
Back Pain
Biliary Colic
Breech Birth Presentation
Cancer Care
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Colds & Flu
Conjunctivitis
Dental Pain
Depression Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Facial Pain
Facial Rejuvenation
Fertility
Fibromyalgia
Gastritis
Hay Fever
Headaches
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Induction of Labor
Insomnia
Knee Pain
Leucopenia
Menopause
Morning Sickness
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscle Tension & Pain
Nausea & Vomiting
Neck Pain
Opioid Dependency
Peptic Ulcer
Periarthritis
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Postoperative Pain
Pregnancy Care
Primary Dysmenorrhea
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Radiation/Chemo Reactions
Renal Colic
Sciatica
Sprains
Stress
Stroke
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Tennis Elbow
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ)
Tobacco Addiction
Weight Loss
And Much More . . .
Traditional Chinese Medicine is excellent in treating the whole body, and all of its ailments.
Contact AcuMed Wellness & Acupuncture LLC on St Armands Circle in Sarasota, FL today to ask for your 15 minute free consultation to discover how Acupuncture can help you achieve your health goals. AcuMed is conveniently located close to Lido Key and Longboat Key making it easily accessible.