Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine which originated from mainland China over five thousand years ago. Acupuncture principle is based on the belief that all living things have “qi” or energy that flows in twelve energy lines which are called as meridians.
Acupuncturists insert needles into one thousand acupuncture points on the body as it aims to treat different body disorder and to restore harmony and balance in the body.
The U.S Food and Drug Administration had reclassified the acupuncture from experimental to medical device in 1997. This aims to promote the acupuncture as one treatment for post operative pain.
Other conditions that can be treated by acupuncture :
· Sinusitis
· Migraines
· Arthritis
· Asthma
· Infertility
· Weight loss
· Premenstrual cramps
· Sciatica
· Low back pain
· Neuralgia
· Fibromyalgia
· Infertility
· Common colds
· smoking
Before the acupuncture session, the patient will be asked by the acupuncturist about his or her medical history, diet, sleeping hours, temperature, menstrual cycle, stress, and appetite and lifestyle habits. These information along with the color of the face, tongue color and voice are will be noted by the acupuncturists.
The session of acupuncture varies from twenty to thirty minutes and various needles will be used.
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