Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a method of treatment that has been practiced in China and other asian countries for thousands of years.It is a means of treating and preventing disease through the application of needles to the body. Although introduced to the western world about three centuries ago, it is only in the last few decades that the practice has gained momentum. While the debate over the theories and usefulness of the treatment continues to grow, acupuncture is now practiced throughout the world. The benefits from acupuncture include it’s effectiveness in healing a wide range of problems with few side effects, and its use in analgesia.
Acupuncture itself is a very simple procedure administered by inserting very fine needles into the acupoints along the different meridians, the pathways of energy. To achieve the very best results, the method of treatment used and the selection of acupoints must be based on proper diagnosis and treatment principles, according to the theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine.