{"id":550,"date":"2019-07-11T11:25:18","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T11:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arogyadhama.in\/blogs\/?p=550"},"modified":"2019-07-12T07:20:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T07:20:13","slug":"acupuncture-how-it-works-uses-benefits-and-risks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arogyadhama.in\/blogs\/acupuncture-how-it-works-uses-benefits-and-risks\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture: How it works, uses, benefits, and risks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Introduction to Naturopathy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Naturopathy is a system of alternative medicine for treating diseases successfully without the use of drugs. Naturopathy is Recognised and well accepted as an independent System of Medicine by AYUSH (Govt of India)<\/strong>. Naturopathy makes use of the self-healing capability of our body. This type of therapy is entirely non-invasive and drugless. It uses natural extracts and elements to heal your body from chronic diseases. Sometimes, chronic cases cannot be healed by any conventional medical treatment. This is when Naturopathy kicks in! <\/p>\n

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Introduction to Acupuncture as a part of Naturopathy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Acupuncture<\/strong> is a part of Naturopathic medicinal therapy. This is basically a traditional Chinese therapy that instigates the self-healing capacity of our body naturally<\/strong>. Through Acupuncture, the naturopaths try to bring a balance between our body and the universe. There are around 350 acupuncture points in the entire human body. There is a constant flow of energy between these points. Our body experiences pain or illness just when these points are intervened. <\/p>\n

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Acupuncture is a process that is done by inserting needles at a certain point\u2019s body to balance their energy. This boosts the wellbeing of a person and cures chronic pain, such as headaches, neck pain, back pain whooping cough, blood pressure problems, etc. With the help of Acupuncture,<\/strong> these blocked interventions are released. After which our body comes to balance with the universe. <\/p>\n

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For Example, to treat neck pain<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Step 1: <\/strong>The acupuncturist starts by asking about the patient\u2019s symptoms, diet, and daily routine, which give clues about the most effective points on the body to place the needles.<\/p>\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> The patient might be asked to lie on the stomach, back, or sit in a reclined position.<\/p>\n

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Step 3:<\/strong>  Depending on the pain intensity of 5 to 11 needles will be inserted in the area of pain.<\/p>\n

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Step 4:<\/strong> When symptoms of pain and stiffness are only in the neck area, the needles may be placed in other areas of the body in addition to the neck.<\/p>\n

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Step 5:<\/strong> An acupuncture treatment session may last somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes. <\/p>\n

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Step 6:<\/strong> After the treatment is completed, the thin needles are removed and disposed of.<\/p>\n

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The effects of acupuncture <\/strong>automatically enhance the self-healing process. Perhaps, the disease is thus cured. <\/p>\n

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How Acupuncture Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Before understanding how acupuncture works, let\u2019s understand the effects of acupuncture. <\/p>\n

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