The pharmaceutical industry has created the common – and dangerous! – misconception that health problems should be solved with pills and prescriptions. For many men and women, the prescriptions they take have actually caused more problems than they solved. Does this sound familiar to you?
If so, you should turn your attention to holistic treatments like acupuncture. The ancient Chinese developed acupuncture as a way to support the body’s natural healing abilities, and you can use it for the same purposes.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that has been used for thousands of years to relieve different health problems. The practice involves inserting tiny needles into specific locations of the body called acupuncture points. These points are selected based on how energy flows through the body below the surface of the skin.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, energy often becomes blocked or rerouted as it flows through the body. Acupuncture makes it possible to restore the natural flow of energy through the body to relieve painful and unwanted symptoms. In the Western world, acupuncture is explained as a way to stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue to boost the body’s natural painkillers and increase blood flow. Continue reading Acupuncture: Should You Give It a Try?