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Benefits of Acupuncture

 

If you have ever been wary of trying acupuncture, let me tell you about my own experience. For most of my adult life, I have used acupuncture to resolve a variety of issues, from the effects of chemo to bad moods to allergies to muscle problems.

 

Most recently, I caught a virus and it turned into Bell’s Palsy, a paralyzation of the facial nerve. Half of my face wouldn’t move (and yes, I looked like a pirate). After two weeks of acupuncture, I am as good as new.  I know my body responds well to it, and in fact, it pretty much takes care of all that ails me.

 

If you are looking for relief and have not yet tried acupuncture, here are some more reasons why you should consider it. 

 

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Acupuncture is not just about needles, but is a comprehensive traditional therapy focused on correcting imbalances of energy flow throughout the body. It can be employed effectively for a wide variety of conditions:

  • Emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Digestive complaints, including nausea, vomiting, and irritable bowel syndrome
  • Pain syndromes due to an injury or associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis
  • Neurological problems like migraines or Parkinson’s disease
  • Respiratory conditions, including sinusitis and asthma
  • Gynecologic disorders and infertility (it has demonstrated clinical success when used in conjunction with in-vitro fertilization)
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Addictions
  • Chronic lower back pain

     

It can also be used as a rehabilitation strategy for individuals who suffered a stroke, can help control chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and can help promote overall wellbeing.

If you are considering seeing an acupuncturist, you should discuss this therapy and seek a referral for a licensed acupuncturist from your primary care physician.

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Dr. Andrew Weil
Published: 9/20/2014