Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner’s hands or with electrical stimulation. Acupuncture is part of the ancient practice of Traditional Chinese medicine.
What Does Accupuncture Do
There are numerous conditions and symptoms that acupuncture has been found to help with. Here are just a few:
- Allergies
- Anxiety & Depression
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Pain, often in the neck, back, knees, and head
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Menstrual Chramps
- Migrain
- Morning Sickness
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sprains
- Strokes
Studies suggest that acupuncture can help with cancer treatment as well. Most cancer centers now included accupuncture within their standard of care.
Limited evidence for
- Acne
- Abdominal pain
- Cancer pain
- Obesity
- Insomnia
- Infertility
- Diabetes
- Schizophrenia
- Stiff neck
- Alcohol dependence
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