Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Is Acupuncture Right For Me?

By Bi Kun tan

Traditional Chinese and Indian medicines such as ayurveda, homeopathy, and acupuncture have been relied upon for centuries to preserve good health. In recent years, people who havenat been able to find relief elsewhere have been turning to acupuncture in particular to address their problems. The World Health Organization (WHO) endorses acupuncture as a treatment for many diseases.

Generally, people think of acupuncture as a cure for pain. While this is true, pain is not the only case where acupuncture can be helpful. There are over 40 diseases for which the WHO recommends acupuncture treatment, including: TMJ, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fibromyalgia, and migraines.

Acupuncture can treat digestive disorders like nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux and other common digestive problems. It can also be used to treat asthma and sinus problems. Acupuncture is extremely powerful in treating gynecological problems including PMS, , endometriosis, Morning Sickness, Kidney Stones Impotence Women Sexual Dysfunction, menopausal symptoms and even infertility.

Those suffering from brain disorders, depression, anxiety, or insomnia can benefit from acupuncture. In fact, properly administered, acupuncture can be used to treat almost any disease. People have begun to realize its many benefits and acupuncture institutes are springing up everywhere to train practitioners.

The benefits of acupuncture are so far-ranging that it is hard to sum them up in one short article. Basically, all of the major systems of the body: digestive, neurological, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, immune, musculosketetal, and circulatory can be helped with acupuncture treatment, as well as emotional problems and addictions.

In addition to the benefits acupuncture offers those suffering from major illnesses, acupuncture treatment can also help people who have just a small, nagging concern, or those who have no disease at all and are just interested in preventing illness.

A major reason that acupuncture has taken hold in the west is that many people have discovered its benefits for reproductive health. Many people who struggle with impotence, PMS, or infertility have turned to acupuncture for help. Once acupuncture has helped a couple conceive, it can also help a mother-to-be cope with morning sickness!

Hopefully, this article has convinced you of the many, varied, successful applications of acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture may have its roots in ancient Chinese medicine, but it should be apparent that it has an important role to play in our modern world. - 15437

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