For almost 3,500 years, acupuncture has been providing relief to people all around the world. This relaxing therapy was originally started in China and is today welcomed by patients who seek to alleviate symptoms caused by certain ailments. These ailments range from arthritis to migraines to the aftereffects of chemotherapy. Acupuncture has even been proven to aid in those trying to quit smoking!
Traditional Chinese medicine explains acupuncture as a technique for balancing the flow of energy called chi. Chi is believed to be a life energy that flows through pathways in your body. By inserting needles into these specific points along these pathways, your energy flow will re-balance. It depends on the ailment for the number of needles used and time they are kept inserted. Western practitioners view the acupuncture points as places to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissue. This sensation boosts your body’s natural painkillers and increases blood flow.
Many do not know that acupuncture is even an effective treatment for anxiety, insomnia, and depression. This is because it is faster than therapy and a drug-free option. Results may vary from acupuncture, but the majority will feel relaxed and energized. In a study published online in the Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies, students who underwent a 20-minute acupuncture session were found to have significantly less anxiety and better memory right after the treatment than those who didn’t have acupuncture.
Dr. Samm Pryce provides acupuncture treatments to patients at Balanced Integration, LLC. She will discuss the right treatment for your ailment. Schedule an appointment today to see all the benefits of acupuncture!
In Balanced Health,
-Dr. Samm Pryce
