What is a treatment method like acupuncture?
The Chinese have long been famous for their progressive ways of influencing a sick human body. In recent years, acupuncture treatment has become very widespread, which some people consider to be almost a panacea for all known diseases.
"Zhen-jiu" in translation from Chinese means "prick and cauterization." Do not abandon this method of exposure completely, but there is no such drug that is effective absolutely in all diseases. This also applies to the famous acupuncture.
Acupuncture, contraindications.
The method of acupuncture, of course, has contraindications. When prescribing acupuncture, it is necessary to take them into account so as not to cause even more harm to the sick body.
It is recommended to abandon the method for various neoplasms. In cases where a person is predisposed to infectious diseases or during an exacerbation of chronic diseases, it is impractical and dangerous to apply the method of exposure to needles. Acupuncture, contraindications in which are quite serious, even with a slight increase in temperature can cause exacerbation.
Weakness of the body caused by depression or a past illness is a factor that should not be forgotten with the acupuncture method, the contraindications in these cases are significant, and a qualified specialist should be consulted before starting an acupuncture course.
It has acupuncture contraindications for decompensation of blood circulation, similarly to decompensation of breathing, the use of the method can cause serious complications. Organic damage to the heart and various damage to the kidneys relate to diseases when not using the indicated treatment.
All diseases of young children up to one year of age and people over 70 years old are not treated with acupuncture. Acupuncture is not shown at all with alcohol intoxication and with the mental agitation of the patient. The consequences of the intervention are difficult to predict, but they will definitely be negative.
There are contraindications for pregnancy with the acupuncture method, especially in the second and third trimesters, as this can be dangerous for the unborn child.
The impact of needles during acupuncture is painless for most people, especially if the doctor who provides the treatment has the necessary work experience and high qualifications.
The principle of acupuncture .
There are a number of theories about how acupuncture works.
Here are some of the principles:
- the formation of endorphins that reduce the manifestation of pain;
- effects on substances that contribute to the transmission of nerve impulses;
- stimulation of blood circulation;
- effects on body fluxes.
Acupuncture, indications.
- headache;
- female and male infertility;
- sinusitis and runny nose;
- migraine
- treatment of addiction to smoking;
- treatment of lumbosacral radiculitis;
- arthritis;
- asthma;
- treatment of trigeminal neuralgia;
- cramps.
Acupuncture, the indications for which is attractive for patients and lovers of alternative methods of treatment, may not always be effective. If they promise a complete cure, then it is clear that you are being misled. Do not trust such people. When you first visit the clinic, which practices acupuncture, be sure to take a look at the documents, experience and qualifications of doctors involved in the procedure of acupuncture. The slightest doubt should alert you. Otherwise, you can be left without material resources, and even worse, lose health, which then can not be bought. Always be prudent when choosing unconventional methods of treatment.