Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used forms of medicine in the world.
Under a doctor’s supervision, medications can be reduced or eliminated.
Side effects from necessary medications and surgery can be lessened.
Symptoms can be treated before they become serious.
Chronic conditions that haven’t responded to other treatments can be healed.
You can be empowered to live a happier, healthier life!
Acupuncture from a Western Perspective
Studies have shown that acupuncture improves symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, asthma, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic pain, chronic headache and nausea.
Neuroimaging studies show that acupuncture calms areas of the brain that show pain and activates areas involved in rest and restoration.
Doppler ultrasound shows that acupuncture increases blood flow to treated areas.
Acupuncture releases endorphins, the body’s feel-good chemicals.
Acupuncture reboots the autonomic nervous system which governs heart beat, respiration and digestion.
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