Acupuncture Treatment For Relief Of Chronic Conditions

The 8000 year old Chinese form of medicine called Acupunture is based on Taoist spiritual beliefs. The basis of this system is that life is comprised of a flow of spiritual energy called qi or chee, which can be used to naturally heal human beings. This has been done for centuries by channeling qi properly through a process of inserting special needles into pre-determined points of the body. Acupuncture is a proven form of alternative medicine used as treatment for chronic fatigue, pain reduction and even substance abuse

The West adapted Acupuncture treatment in the early part of twentoeth centuary since then the popularity of Acupuncture is steadily improving. France was the first country to follow Acupuncture methods and the rest of Western Eurpoe followed it. Since the trip by President Nixon of United States to China Acupuncture has become popular in United States

One popular use of this acupuncture treatment is for arthritis treatment. Acupuncture is quickly growing as a natural arthritis treatment. It provides an alternative to pain relieving drugs, which can be addictive and have harmful side effects. The theory behind acupuncture for arthritis treatment is that arthritis is caused by blockages of the qi energy that runs through the body. Acupuncture needles can be used to release these blockages, thus resulting in a natural arthritis treatment and an alleviation of pain.

Provigil (Modafinil) has served as a successfuly treatment for chronic fatigue. It accomplished this by increasing the receptiveness of brain's alpha-1 receptors to the neurotransmitter noradrenaline. This boosts alertness, memory and energy through the body. The body can then stay cognitive, reducing fatigue and keeping energy level.

Addictive patterns of activity can be altered with acupuncture treatment. By varying the qi energy restrictions and flow patterns in the body, this therapy can vary the nervous system, specifically brain activity. It can be very helpful for different problems such as alcoholism, drug use and smoking or perhaps even gambling.

With the recent success of acupuncture there is good reason to expect that acupuncture will continue to flourish as a natural treatment for pain, fatigue, and addiction. Acupuncture for me represents a fantastic treatment, with little or no side effects, whose popularity will continue to grow in years to come.

 

Keith Ferris has been practicing and teaching acupuncture in Bristol, England since the 1980s.

 

Source: Keith Ferris