Acupuncture is one of methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This therapy promotes the natural healing of the body. For some conditions, the body can heal itself. However, its low metabolism and other related factors prevent the way of it to heal by itself. It is then needed particular therapy to open the blockage, so the body can heal naturally without any medication. It means that, by taking the acupuncture, a person can avoid the use of chemical medications that may cause unwanted side effects if it is taken in a long run.
Originated in China, acupuncture started to be used since over 5,000 years ago. This method is done using very thin needles inserted into specific points along the meridians of the body. This technique is relatively safe and effective to treat many kinds of health problems in the nervous system, digestive system, muscles, genitourinary system, bones and skins. It is stated by the expert, Du Yuanhao, from Chinese Acupuncture Clinic Research Center that this therapy can treat 461 diseases with different effects on each. And here are some benefits to list about the use of acupuncture:
- To assist the prevention against disease
- To relieve pain without drug
- To approach the holistic to illness, linking body, mind and emotions
- To treat the causes and symptoms
- To treat many common ailments effectively
Although it is a traditional method of medical treatment, acupuncture is the result of high intelligence of ancient Chinese. It contains of many theoretical concepts including Yin & Yang Theory, 5 Element Theory, Meridian Theory, Exogenous Pathogenic Factors Theory, needling techniques moxibusion and herbs. And now, this alternative treatment has been widely practiced in the world wide. It is not only in China, but also Canada, Australia, US, Korea, Japan and other countries in Europe. The practice is done by the many medical practitioners including physicians, dentists and licensed acupuncturists. Before the acupuncture therapy given, a patient will be asked about his lifestyle, health condition and behavior.
