Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), practiced in many different forms, including herbal remedies, cupping, and massage. The basis of TCM is the idea of qi, the body’s vital energy.

TCM treatments promote the movement of qi throughout the body to help bring balance back to the body. The goal of Acupuncture is to correct this imbalance which can cause a variety of ailments and conditions that you may currently have.

Acupuncture uses very thin needles (which have been compared to being as small as cat whiskers) that stimulate pressure points and other areas of your body. It stimulates qi by placing needles in specific spots, often along meridians. Meridians are the channels that qi travels in the body.

Acupuncture can help with many health conditions, including:

Arthritis

Chronic pain, including joint pain

Depression

Headaches and migraines

Trouble sleeping and insomnia

Nausea and digestive trouble

Back pain and sciatica

Stress and anxiety

Tinnitus (ringing ears)

Weight loss

 1. Relieves Pain

 Acupuncture can help alleviate many types of pain that may range from headaches and migraines to neck and back pain. These studies have shown its effectiveness in treating lower back pain, migraines, tension headaches, and knee pain. Acupuncture works differently for everybody. For some, a single treatment can alleviate symptoms for several months, while others need a more routine treatment schedule.

2. Improved Sleep

 Another thing that Acupuncture can help improve is sleep and insomnia. Scientists believe that Acupuncture increases the production of brain chemicals that promote relaxation, thus allowing for better sleep.

3. Uplift Mood

 Acupuncture can help with improving mood, including helping with depression, stress, and anxiety. The needles from acupuncture treatment release endorphins in the body. Endorphins are hormones that provide a boost in mood, encouraging happiness and relaxation.

4. Help the Heart

 Acupuncture is also good for your heart due to the relaxation and stress reduction that one achieves from the treatments, also known to reduce blood pressure. Stress and high blood pressure are commonly related to heart attacks and heart disease.

5. Support the Immune System

Research has shown that Acupuncture can boost immune system function. The placement of acupuncture needles can release immune-boosting cytokines. Cytokines are messenger cells that regulate the body’s immune response. Acupuncture can help fight infections or illnesses like colds and the flu by triggering the immune system.

If you deal with any of the above symptoms or think that Acupuncture may be right for you- schedule an appointment with us! We’d be happy to support you in achieving your health care goals!