Acupuncture affects several of the body’s systems at once, thus treating the individual as a whole. During treatment fine needles are inserted into acupuncture points along channels otherwise known as meridians which carry qi (pronounced chee), the body’s energy. It is believed when qi is blocked or deficient once can experience stress, pain or discomfort. The therapist can use acupuncture to re-mediate qi and restore a balance in the body.
Western medicine cannot fully explain acupuncture but research has shown an increase in white blood cell count (increase in immunity) and endorphins (natural pain killers) after treatment. Put simply, acupuncture stimulates the body to do what it needs to accelerate desired health.
Acupuncture can be used to treat just about anything. Common treatments are administered for digestive disorders, gynecological problems, immunity, muscular tension, headaches, emotional stress, pain, sleep disorders, addiction and much more.