
Why You Should Try Acupuncture
Getting jabbed with needles is generally an experience associated with pain. Not so with acupuncture, whose massive health and well-being benefits outweigh make this a modality worth trying for anything from anxiety to infertility. Acupuncture originated in China over 2500 years ago and is used traditionally to prevent, treat and even diagnose disease. The goal of acupuncture is to restore the balance of energy flow, called qi (pronounced chee), in the body. The philosophy of this time-honored practice is that energy can stagnate in a particular area; the needles stimulate those points on the body and allow healing energy to flow freely again.
But about those needles . . . They are extremely thin—think the width of one single strand of hair—and they don’t penetrate the skin very deeply. Most of the time, I don’t feel the needles at all, just a tiny, momentary prick when they’re inserted. Occasionally, if a particular point is very sensitive (ie stuck or blocked) it might feel like a pinch or a bit of tingling. This sensation lingers, I simply ask my acupuncturist to adjust the needle and try a different spot with similar benefits.
You don’t need a reason to try acupuncture, but these are a few symptoms it can address:
- Emotional health (Stress, Depression, Negative Thought Patterns, Food Cravings)
- Digestive health (Constipation, IBS, Bloating)
- Pain (anywhere!)
- Chronic disease
- Neurological symptoms (Vertigo, Tingling, Burning Sensation and Balance)
- Cancer treatment related symptoms
- Sleep Disorders
Additional benefits of acupuncture include mindfulness, relaxation and stress management (seriously, it’s better than a massage!), increased energy levels, and even a glowing, firmer skin. Some acupuncturists can artfully give the same effects as botox or a light face lift just from using needles!
Finally, an acupuncture session encourages self-care on a new level. While you lie still for 30-60 minutes and let the needles work their magic, it’s a wonderful time to meditate or simply rest. This forced time of quiet and relaxation is not only naturally stress-relieving (this explains the acupuncture happy hour trend!), but healing in itself.
would definitely try acupuncture i have heard its therapeutic effects on the body
never knew it would be able cure so many ailments
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Hi Beauty,
I endorse acupuncture completely as I have had fantastic results with the
elimination of all knee associated pain. Facelift, GI issues, maybe I’ll try for these too….it is Ancient Chinese medicine and they do have a good track record per some of my Chinese colleagues.
Thanks for sharing and helping to alleviate anxiety about it! You are a GREAT resource to all your subscribers.
Hi Patt! I need to remember to try acupuncture for my sports-related aches and pain–good reminder! We will have to compare notes soon as Pat M. is having good luck with acupuncture, too 🙂 Xo
Morning!
I completely agree. Acupuncture is an amazing healing art! I’ve had it myself a few times and the outcome has been unreal!
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I completely agree with acupuncture. I just wish western medicine’s insurance companies saw it as valuable to cover. Insurance companies are so slow to cover anything that is not “western” medicine” when it is often times works better than some medications do.
I agree, Jessica, and am glad to see some insurance companies coming around to covering complementary medicine. Europe is way ahead of us on this one, because it works!
I’ve always wanted to try acupuncture and your post has me considering it more seriously now. Thanks.
I started acupuncture at the beginning of May for infertility.. haven’t seen any results yet but it’s only been a few weeks. I LOVE it. I don’t ever want to stop going, but it’s a bit expensive since my insurance doesn’t cover it!