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Acupuncture

Acupuncture or occupational medicine  is based on the theory of meridians, this theory says that the human Chi (vital energy) and the human blood circulate in the body by a system of channels which is called maridians. By stimulating certain points on the body reached by needles, the Chi can flow and the body diseases are treated. This stimulation points are called Acupuncture points.

The human body have 12 pairs of regular maridians which are systematically spread over the body, and also two more extra meridians along the body. Chinese traditional medicine, Chinese Acupuncture Therapy, Classical Homeopathy treatment, alternative medicine information, hatha yoga practice, Alexander technique practice, Reflexology practice, thai massage practice Along these meridians there are more than three hundred acupoints, and each acupoint has it 's own therapeutic. For example there is a point called Hegu, which is located between the first and the second metacarpal bones, these points can reduce the pain in the head and mouth. Another point for example called Shenmen is located on the medical end of the transverse crease of the wrist and can induce tranquilization.

In acupuncture therapy, the practitioner first selects the acupuncture points, through different meridians by the patients health problems, and then very thin needles are inserted into the acupoints. These needles are made of stainless steel, and range from half an inch to 3 inches in length.  The choice of which needle to use depends on the location of the acupoint and the effect the practitioner want to effect.

If the neeles are correctly inserted to the right acupoints, the patient will feel a feeling of soreness, numbness, heaviness and distention. the practitioner will also recognize if the needle is inserted  well. Zang-Fu organs, chinese Herbal Therapy, chinese health philosophy, Headache solution, Backache solution, Diabetes solution, Chinese Tcm Concentrate , China's Golden Age, Chinese Medicine Basics, Information on traditional Chinese medicine
Then the needles are left in the patient's body for 20-30 minutes, and by this time the needles do their effect of Chi streaming. In the process of the therapy, the needles are lifted, twisted and rotated.

Acupuncture effectiveness depends on the Chinese medical diagnosis. The skills the practitioner wil also influence on the effectiveness of the treatment. Acupuncture is a very popular and effective in many conditions but in the new technology world Acupuncture is often used as the last option.

People experience acupuncture needling differently. Most patients feel only minimal pain as the needles are inserted, some feel no pain at all. Once the needles are in place, there is no pain felt. Acupuncture needles are very thin and solid and are made from stainless steel. The point is smooth and insertion through the skin is not as painful as injections or blood sampling. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is less than when using a hollow needle Colour Therapy treatments  , naturopathic hydrotherapy treatments, naturopathic therapy, hydro acupuncture therapy , alternative holistic medicine, chronic condition treatment, Alternative Naturopathic Medicine 

Because your doctor carefully sterilizes the needles using the same techniques as for surgical instruments, or uses disposable needles, there is no risk of infection from the treatments.