What Is Acupuncture?
- dfryeacupuncture
- Apr 29, 2014
- 1 min read
Acupuncture, which is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine, involves the use of fine needles to puncture particular points on the body. The acupoints stimulate the body's natural healing processes. Modern research confirms the effectiveness of acupuncture, and the World Health Organization (WHO) released a list of health issues for which acupuncture is particularly helpful. The list includes:
Addiction
Allergic rhinitis / hay fever
Anxiety
Depression
Digestive Issues
Dysmenorrhea/painful periods
Facial pain/ facial palsy
Fertility
Headache
Hypertension/hypotension
Knee pain
Low back pain
Morning sickness
Nausea/vomiting
Neck pain
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sciatica
Sleep Issues
Stroke
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