Acupuncture
Hair-thin sterile needles are inserted into specific points, opening the meridians to allow Qi to flow properly. This restores health by balancing and harmonizing the energy within the body. From a Western perspective, these points increase circulation, and help reduce the inflammatory response to aid in healing. They also stimulate hormonal changes, such as the release of endorphins and serotonin, giving a sense of relaxation and reducing pain.
If you have a fear of needles, there are many different ways to stimulate the points without needling. However, the needles used in acupuncture are much thinner than those used for administering shots or drawing blood, and typically cause no pain.
Hair-thin sterile needles are inserted into specific points, opening the meridians to allow Qi to flow properly. This restores health by balancing and harmonizing the energy within the body. From a Western perspective, these points increase circulation, and help reduce the inflammatory response to aid in healing. They also stimulate hormonal changes, such as the release of endorphins and serotonin, giving a sense of relaxation and reducing pain.
If you have a fear of needles, there are many different ways to stimulate the points without needling. However, the needles used in acupuncture are much thinner than those used for administering shots or drawing blood, and typically cause no pain.