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What is Acupuncture?
It's the Old Chinese technique of inserting fine needles through the skin at particular points on the body to assuage pain, suffering and other symptoms. It is a type of complementary and alternative medicine.
How Acupuncture Works
There are various theories on how acupuncture works. Such as: Acupuncture process discharge the pain-relieving endorphins. Acupuncture influences the release of neurotransmitters, substances that pass on nerve impulses to the brain. Acupuncture sways the autonomic nervous system. Acupuncture stimulates blood circulation. Acupuncture influences the electrical currents of the body.
Acupuncture may be considered as a complementary treatment for below given conditions:
Abdominal distention
Chronic pain control
Anorexia
Arthritis
Gastrointestinal disorders
Constipation
Migraine
Phantom pain
Premenstrual syndrome
Is Acupuncture Safe?
If performed by a professional practitioner, yes. Certified Acupuncturists know the human structure well, and insert needles in a safe position. The fine needle used to penetrate the skin are either pre-sterilized or disposable after once use.
The therapist is well conscious of the anxiety over infectious problem, and takes every action to insure cleanliness as all health care professional do.
Bleeding hardly ever occurs, unless done so on purpose in specific situations. Even then the amount is least and in no way risky.