Acupuncture has endured the test of time for thousands of years in China. In the last millennium, it spread to China’s neighbouring countries like Japan, Korea and Vietnam. And lately it is gaining popularity steadily in the west, all for very good reasons.
powerful, versatile yet simplistic
First, acupuncture is very powerful, versatile, and yet simplistic to the extreme – all one needs are acupuncture needles, cotton balls and alcohol. In an expert acupuncturist’s hands, it can bring health benefits to just about anyone for any illness. The World Health Organization recognized acupuncture’s therapeutic value in treating hundreds of illnesses in 2003.
Studies have found out that acupuncture can be used to treat both physical and mental illnesses. It is also useful for treatment of chronic diseases. It helps in improving memory, boosting immune system, and in regulating hormones. Many people have reported that they get relief from headache, back pain, joint pain, insomnia, stress and fatigue after completing prescribed acupuncture sessions. It restores energy and increases overall stamina of the body.
no side effects
Second, acupuncture is extremely safe and has virtually no side effects – if carried out by an experienced and lisenced acupuncturist. The NIH (National Institutes of Health) has reported that acupuncture has lower adverse effects compared to the prescribed medications and other medical procedures followed for treatment of the similar conditions.
complementary therapy
Third, acupuncture can be an effective complementary therapy to treat some of the most complex and difficult diseases, such as severe migraine, cancer and infertility. As a matter of a fact, pain control, integrated oncology and infertility treatment are probably three most applied fields for acupuncture in the USA and Canada.
