Acupuncture is part of ancient Chinese medicine that involves insertion of very thin needles at specific points in your body. The ancient Chinese argued that energy flow within our bodies follows specific pathways usually known as meridians. They believed that due to overuse, misuse and disuse of certain areas of bodies during the normal daily lives, this energy flow is altered, thereby leading to several health issues. Insertion of needles in such areas reroutes the…
Sciatica-related pain occurs due to inflammation or compression of the sciatic nerve causing pain that originates in the lower back and radiates down to the…
One potential mechanism is the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for inducing relaxation and reducing stress. Stress and emotional factors can exacerbate hypertension…
The needles used in acupuncture are generally made of stainless steel and are very thin, akin to the width of a human hair. They are…
The practice itself involves the placement of very thin needles into the skin at various points throughout the body. The goal is to stimulate specific…
Research studies show that acupuncture can be used to treat chronic pain. Not only for treating chronic pain, but also for other physical and mental…
What Is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an old traditional Chinese practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into the body. It is considered an alternative…
It may stimulate the release of chemicals in the body like endorphins, usually referred to as feel-good hormones. Due to those moods, it is said…
Among the many things that you should not do during acupuncture is moving. You should not move at all once your practitioner has inserted the…
This is a type of arthritis that causes debilitating pain and swelling of the joints. It is usually known to affect mainly the knees amongst…