Acupuncture is a method of reducing and managing pain naturally, without drugs, through the use of very thin, sterile, disposable needles inserted into precise points on the body. People suffering from migraine headaches, back pain and even those unable to conceive have experienced positive results from this health technique which started more than 3,000 years ago in China. The insertion of needles at various points can help improve circulation to keep the body’s natural bioelectrical energy balanced and flowing, according to Oriental medical theory. Acupuncture can eliminate blockages in the flow, which, in turn, can promote natural healing. Research also shows that acupuncture can increase your body’s resistance to both bacterial and viral infections by stimulating your immune system.
An acupuncture treatment is normally a pleasant, relaxing experience. Some people even fall asleep. The needles are as thin as a human hair and most patients never experience any discomfort when they’re inserted. Some people feel a warm sensation, others euphoria, some numbness or heaviness.
Acupuncture physicians receive extensive training and are licensed by strict state regulatory boards. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996.
In various controlled case studies and clinical experiments involving acupuncture, results have shown:
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