Acupuncture the Science (Evidence Guide for Sceptics Part One)
www.Acute-Acupuncture.com- May 16, 2023
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 18, 2024
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that has been used for centuries to alleviate pain and improve overall health and well-being. With the rise of alternative and complementary therapies, acupuncture has become more widely accepted and recognized for its benefits. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most important benefits of acupuncture and the science behind Acupuncture.
One of the primary benefits of acupuncture is pain relief. Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points proximal to particular nerves on the body with fine needles. This stimulation may trigger the muscle to fire and release endorphins, natural pain-relieving chemicals produced by the body. Acupuncture has been proven to be effective in treating a variety of conditions that cause pain. Some of these include, but are not limited to, back pain, headaches, and arthritis.
Another significant benefit of acupuncture is its ability to lower stress levels. Stress is a natural part of life. There is good and bad stress; for example, when we wake up in the morning, our circadian rhythm starts each morning with a burst of cortisol. This burst of energy wakes us up and prepares us for the day. However, when cortisol becomes chronic, it may lead to several health problems. Some of these problems include but are not limited to high blood pressure, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Post-traumatic stress syndrome, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce stress by regulating the body's nervous system and restoring balance to the body.
Improved sleep is yet another benefit of acupuncture. Many people suffer from sleep disorders, and acupuncture can help regulate the body's sleep-wake cycle. By improving sleep quality, acupuncture can also improve daytime functioning and overall quality of life. When we sleep, our body regulates and balances our hormones, immunity, muscle recovery, and cortisol. It takes your body a minimum of 7 hours of quality sleep to remove cortisol from the body. Cortisol is also accumulative, if you had one night where you didn't get good sleep that's no big deal. If you're not consistently getting quality sleep, this can become a big problem.
Acupuncture can also improve respiratory function, particularly in individuals with asthma allergies and or eczema. By stimulating specific points in the body, acupuncture can help reduce inflammation internally and externally, improve lung function, and boost immunity. This can lead to better breathing, less coughing, and reduced incidence of respiratory infections, stimulating several body systems, including our nervous and immune systems, restoring balance, and encouraging healing.
Finally, acupuncture has been shown to provide mental and emotional benefits. Research has shown that acupuncture can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve overall emotional well-being. By promoting peace and relaxation, acupuncture can also improve the body's happiness and contentment.
In conclusion, acupuncture is an effective and natural therapy with numerous benefits. Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, stress, sleep disorders, respiratory issues, or emotional problems, acupuncture can provide an alternative or complementary treatment option that can help improve your overall health and well-being. Thank you for taking the time to read this Blog Post. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this post. If you have any more questions or concerns, check out our Acute-Acupuncture Wellington Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), as we find these help answer most people's questions.
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