Acupuncture is one type of treatment or therapy which comes from the ancient China. Since few years ago, acupuncture began to be widely used by the community, not only in China, but also has spread to all corners of the world. The concept of acupuncture itself is trying to balance between the level of energy and chemicals contained in human body. The media used is the needle that is attached to the acupuncture points on the human body. Although it has been around for centuries, most people do not really know what exactly acupuncture is. Moreover, ignorance is also triggering the myths and misconceptions about acupuncture practices that have evolved in today’s society. Here are some things you should know about acupuncture to prevent wrong myths, at least for yourself.
1. Acupuncture therapy does not hurt Although using needles as a medium of healing; the needles will not cause pain to the patient. Because the needles are very small and flexible even have dimension as thin as hairs.
When the needle is inserted in the body, you will feel a bit of pain and do not hurt as much when pricked by normal needle. However, if you have a phobia of needle, you have to say in advance to the acupuncturist before starting treatment procedures. There is an interesting fact, that most people who’ve followed the acupuncture therapy will be able to control their needle phobia.
2. Acupuncture treatment has the potential to cure many diseases There are many uses or benefits of acupuncture therapy, including for treating back pain, neck pain, postoperative pain and various other aches and pains.
Not stopping here, acupuncture can also treat digestive problems, menstrual irregularities, allergies, insomnia and others. Always consult your problem to the acupuncturist before doing an acupuncture treatment.
3. Acupuncture has a dosage as well as drug In the acupuncture treatment, the patients usually follow few therapy sessions per one disease, as well as when you were taking consultation few times to cure your disease. Therefore, you need to do some therapy so that you can feel the benefits of the acupuncture treatment. However, if your condition does not improve immediately after doing 10 times of therapy, you might have to go to different people or even different treatment.
4. Acupuncture is not a religious practice This is a common and popular myth about acupuncture. The fact is that acupuncture treatment has nothing to do with any religion. The goal of acupuncture is trying to balance the energy levels in the human body in a very natural way. The ancient Chinese medical experts have investigated the influence of energy balance in the human body against various diseases. Many studies have found that certain diseases can be prevented by controlling the energy balance of human body.
5. Acupuncture has no side effects Unlike modern or chemical medicine, Acupuncture has no side effects. In fact, your body will feel relaxed, restful sleep, reduced stress and make your digestion becomes more smoothly.
6. Acupuncture treatment is included in many insurance services Do you know that acupuncture as a treatment turned out to be relatively expensive in some countries. Therefore, there are some insurance companies that are planning to include the cost of acupuncture as an offer to their clients. I have explained some interesting facts about acupuncture which have been less known to the public. Acupuncture is one right way to heal the pain and stress without the use of medications and side effects. I hope this article can be useful for you. You can find out some acupuncture services by searching on Internet.
Mike Morgan is a health enthusiast and has written several health articles for various health magazines.
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