What is Acupuncture? What are the benefits?

Acupunture originates from China and has been practiced there for thousand of years. Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through a patients skin as specific points on the body. It is known that acupuncture has some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief and alleviation from nausea caused by chemotherapy. Acupuncture usually involves several weekly or fortnightly treatments and most sessions last about 30 minutes.
Some studies indicate that acupuncture may help in treating low back pain, migraines, post operative dental pain, hypertension, nausea and vomiting. For further information click this link where you'll be taken to a website explaining it all in more detail. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/156488.php

Benefits of Acupuncture

Health Benefits of Acupuncture:

• Asthma
• Anxiety
• Fibromyalgla
• Depression
• Cystitls
• Headaches
• Insomnia
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Chronic Low back pain
• Strengthens the immune system 
• Improves blood circulation
• Helps overcome certain addictions such as: smoking, alcohol and drugs. 

What Does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture is known to help manage or even cure certain conditions and diseases and is good for a person's well being. Here is a list of what acupuncture can actually treat and help with:

Women's Health:

• Menstrual Irregularities
•  Menopause
• Conception Difficulties
• Pregnancy
• Childbirth
• Lactation Difficulties
• Postpartum
• Ovarian and 
• Uterine Problems.

Men's Health

• Prostate
• Infertility and 
• Impotence

Other Conditions

• Asthma
• Cough
• Digestive Problems
• Behavioural Problems
• Ear Infections
• Sleep Problems
• Stress Management
• Wellness
• Seasonal Attunement

For further information visit:
http://www.acupuncturepei.com/what-does-acupuncture-treat.html

New research says it really does work. So what IS the truth about acupuncture?

Daily Mail - Acupuncture

There are many different opinions about acupuncture and whether it actually works. But now research has shown that it really does work, however, this doesn't stop critics from disagreeing. It has been proven to work on real life patients such as one named: Sally Wright. The Daily Mail article above explains further how it worked for Sally and why critics still do not believe it does.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is another way to improve your well being and make you feel healthier. What is acupuncture? "Acupuncture is a collection of procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles to stimulate certain points on the body".


For a further definition:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture