Acupuncture

Hey Guys😊😊😊,

In the next couple of posts, I will provide you with information on several types of Alternative medicines. If there is one in particular you would like me to give you feedback on let me know in the comments below.

If you are afraid of needles😖😖😖 then this post is not for you!!!!! 😁😁😁😁

Today, I will delve a bit into 

Who remembers watching Kung- Fu: The legend continues 

or Jackie Chan Adventures on CCN TV6

These shows gave me my first exposure to Acupuncture as a child. I didn't understand the importance of this Alternative Medicine then but I am certainly curious about it now.

So what exactly is Acupuncture?

According to the Mayo Clinic 

(https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/basics/definition/prc-20020778)- 

Acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. It is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine, and is most commonly used to treat pain.
Traditional Chinese medicine explains it as a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as qi or chi (CHEE) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance.

The following video sheds more light:

So what ailments can be treated with Acupuncture?

What are some advantages and disadvantages of using Acupuncture?

Adapted from Livestrong.com:

Advantages

• Non- invasive with little or no side effects
• reduce dependency on conventional medications and procedures/surgeries
• Suitable for most persons regardless of physical condition with the exception of those suffering from bleeding disorders or taking blood thinners
• Focuses on treating the root cause of an ailment and not just the symptoms

 Disadvantages:

• Minor soreness for a period of time immediately following treatment.
• Can only alleviate pain  and not cure some physical ailments like broken bones
• Can be a hassle as it involves regularly scheduled follow-up treatments,
• Can be costly due to the amount of sessions required and is not covered by most health insurance plans
• Results cannot be guaranteed
• Potential for pain and infection if practitioner is inexperienced or uses un-sterilized needles

So guys, there is a tonne of information available, do additional research and let me know if you have tried or will be trying Acupuncture after reading this post. There are persons locally who offer this service.

Please consult your Doctor before changing any treatment plan to include Acupuncture

Remember to post your thoughts and comments below.

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