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If the thought of very fine needles inserted in your head and feet scares you, think again as these painless needle pricks can actually help you get rid of various disorders like hypertension, diabetes and even alopecia. Acupuncture, the ancient oriental technique is believed to have been accidentally discovered 5000 years ago by wounded soldiers in China. These soldier hurt by arrow experienced sudden relief which led to the discovery of acupressure points lying on the 12 energy paths known as the meridians.
Acupuncture alternative pain relief therapy is based on the belief that in order to enjoy perfect physical and mental health it is essential to have a energy balance in a person’s body. There should be a free flow of this vital energy through every body part and any blockage to this energy flow can result in ill health. This flow can be corrected by inserting very thin filiform needles on appropriate acupuncture points located in our head, ears and feet.
This alternative pain relief therapy is perfectly safe as no chemicals are introduced in the human body and the needle prick is not painful at these needles are not even one tenth the size of the human hair. Acupuncture therapy has proved to be extremely beneficial in curing all kinds of aches and pains and the main reason behind it is that the needle insertion simulates greater production of natural analgesic known as endorphin. Also alternative pain relief therapy works by triggering the energy centres located at various parts of the human body which results in energy balancing thereby reducing pain and inflammation.
Alternative pain relief therapy of acupuncture is extremely safe and risk free as compared to other treatment methodologies, however certain precautions can be taken to avoid any adverse effects:
- As needles are used in acupuncture, take care that always disposable needles or fully sterilized needles should be used for treatment.
- Also check the credentials of the acupuncturist who is going to administer the therapy. Check whether the acupuncturist is a registered practitioner and you can even ask for clients’ references before starting with your treatment.
- Acupuncture also doesn’t have any major side effects, a research conducted on 3500 acupuncture patients reveal that a minor bleeding while inserting or removing needles were observed in less than 3% cases. Hematoma or bruises were observed in 2% and mild dizziness was observed in just 1% cases which speak in volume about the safety and effectiveness of this procedure.
- Unlike other alternative pain relief therapy acupuncture is not addictive and after attaining proper health a person can discontinue with the treatment without experiencing any withdrawal symptoms unlike conventional medicines. The treatment technique doesn’t require any kind of a surgery for healing and hence the procedure is extremely safe.
So enjoy the goodness of this alternative pain relief therapy that is safe and also extremely cost effective.
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