Have you ever considered the benefits of Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific points that is shown to be effective in the treatment of specific health concerns.  These points have been mapped by the Chinese over a period of nearly 3000 years.  Recently, electromagnetic research has confirmed their locations. 

Traditional acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese theories of the the flow of Qi (Energy) through distinct meridians, or pathways, that cover and innervate the body somewhat like the nerves and blood vessels do.  According to ancient Chinese theory, acupuncture allows Qi to flow to areas where it is deficient and away from areas where it is in excess.  In this way, acupuncture regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body.  The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that acupuncture is suitable for treating the following:

1) Ear, nose and throat disorders including toothaches, pain after tooth extraction, earaches, sinus inflammation and nasal inflamation.

2) Repiratory disorders including asthma in children and adults.

3) Gastrointestinal disorders including gastrointestinal tract problems, hiccups, inlfamation of the stomach, chronic duodenal ulcers, chronic inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, dystentery.

4) Eye disorders including inflammation of the conjuctiva, inflammation of the retina,  nearsightedness and cataracts.

5) Nervous system and muscular disorders including headaches, migraines, facial paralysis or nerve pain, weakness following a stroke, inflammation of nerve endings, bed wetting, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, low back pain and osteoarthritis.

Acupunture has been used for many years in China to treat many other problems including knee pain, sprains and strains, and most gynecological complaints.