What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny, sterile, disposable needles into the skin in order to produce a specific, desired effect in the body.  Depending on the specific place on the body that the needle is inserted, different bodily mechanisms may be normalized in order to produce homeostasis. 

How does it work?

Numerous examples reveal that the regulatory action of acupuncture is bi-directional. Acupuncture lowers the blood pressure in patients with hypertension and elevates it in patients with hypotension; increases gastric secretion in patients with hypoacidity, and decreases it in patients with hyperacidity; and normalizes intestinal motility under X-ray observation in patients with either spastic colitis (diarrhea) or intestinal hypotonia (constipation).

Is it safe?

Generally speaking, acupuncture treatment is safe if it is performed properly by a well-trained practitioner.  Look for an acupuncturist who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) to ensure safety and effectiveness.  Adverse reactions to acupuncture are minimal. This is probably one of the chief reasons why acupuncture is so popular in many countries. 

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Source: W.H.O.. Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials.2003.