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Q: What is acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is one of the modalities of Oriental medicine; mostly it consists of the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points shown to be effective in the treatment of specific health problems. These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of two thousand years. In the past three decades, electromagnetic research has confirmed the existence and location of these points.
Q: What problems can be treated by acupuncture?
A: The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture's effectiveness for over 40 common disorders, such as:
- Ear, Nose & Throat Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Circulatory Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Gynecological Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Psycho emotional & Neurological Disorders
In addition, acupuncture has been used for centuries throughout Asia to treat hundreds of other problems.
Q: How does acupuncture work?
A: Modem Western medicine cannot yet explain how acupuncture works. Traditional Asian acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of qi (a fine, essential substance which nourishes and constructs the body) through distinct channels that cover the body somewhat like the nerves and blood vessels. According to this theory, acupuncture adjusts the flow of qi in the body, leading it to areas where it is insufficient and draining it from areas where it is stuck and/or super abundant. In this way, acupuncture restores the harmonious balance of the body and its parts.
Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: When performed by a competently trained, licensed professional, acupuncture is extremely safe. All licensed acupuncturists today use individually package, sterile, disposable needles. So there is virtually no chance of infection or contagion.
Q: Does it hurt?
A: Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. It is nothing like receiving an ordinary injection. In some cases, you will not even know the needles are in place. In others, there may be some tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a feeling of the qi moving up and down the channels. Most people find acupuncture extremely relaxing, and many fall asleep during treatment.
