Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Since this method proved to be both highly effective and safe, acupuncture treatment has gained significant popularity.  Traditional Chinese medicine practices acupuncture as an alternative medicine. Acupuncture’s core concept revolves around our body’s chi energy.  The goal is to tune it, force it to flow correctly, and redirect it toward specific meridians. Those meridians are responsible for treating various illnesses, so more and more people turn to this type of practice. According to Oriental medical philosophy, a particular disease appears only when there is an imbalance around our chi. Hence, acupuncture steps in and aids the energy to regain balance. This practice inserts tiny needles into the skin only at specific points. Those points redirect the energy flow from within and create equilibrium.

Acupuncture treatment is not just randomly pricking needles in the backs of people; that, by definition, is torture. Acupuncture treatment focuses more on health; techniques and logic are behind each needle prick in acupuncture. We are going to explain how acupuncture treatment works in this session. We will look at the topic from traditional and orthodox points of view.

We will not talk much about this because it does not explain acupuncture as it is (acupuncture is a traditional medicine from the East, and we think it is sensible to look at it from their perspective, which is the original perspective). Most experts in orthodox medicine do not understand the concept of acupuncture and dismiss it. However, even though most of the studies on acupuncture have been rejected on the grounds of poor quality, the National Institute of Health in the USA has found evidence that acupuncture treatment can be used for dental pain and nausea. They also found that acupuncture is useful for more than they thought. So, they know acupuncture is effective for many things, but they have yet to find out what those are. There are even documents on acupuncture from the World Health Organization (WHO). Some of their theories are that acupuncture stimulates the same receptors as opioids like morphine and works similarly, except that acupuncture is not addictive. Others think it overloads the nerves and blocks pain; others believe it improves blood flow, and so on. Many theories exist in modern medicine, yet they remain unresolved.  However, researchers are beginning to discover that acupuncture is effective.

This perspective gives you an insight into what an actual acupuncture practitioner thinks about acupuncture treatment. This perspective provides a comprehensive explanation of acupuncture. Your body is not just made of skin, bones, internal organs, and tissues like your brain. You also have energy flowing through your body. We refer to this energy as Qi. Just like your blood, this Qi must keep flowing around your body for you to be healthy. Qi is not your blood but more like invisible liquid energy flowing around your body (as simple as we can define qi). Two principles control the flow of Qi. We say these principles are equal but opposite to each other. For qi to flow smoothly through your body, you must balance these principles. They are the yin and Yang. Yin is more like a slow, passive, cold energy principle, while Yang is a hot, active, and exciting principle. There has to be a balance between yin and yang for a person to be healthy. However, one question remains: we know that you need qi to keep flowing around your body, and the principles (yin and yang) responsible for the flow of qi must be balanced to have good health. However, how does Qi flow through our body? Does it flow through the body like water in an empty cup? Or does it flow through channels? The simple answer to that is that it flows through channels. We refer to these channels as meridians. The meridians are like lines connecting different acupuncture points. These lines may or may not be straight. There are over 2000 acupuncture points, so we won’t list them all. However, there are about 20 meridians. There are twelve major meridians: the arms, the foot, and eight secondary meridians. The principles connect to these meridians. For the significant meridians, there are three yin meridians in the arms and legs, making six yin meridians overall. There are three Yang meridians in the arms and legs, each making six Yang meridians. Together, these make the 12 meridians. These five elements connect these meridians with the body’s organs. These elements are water, fire, earth, metal, and wood. Between the fingers/toes and elbows/knees are susceptible points called the five Shu points. The meridians along these points are unstable and can easily change polarity from yin to yang and vice versa. These meridians can affect organs like the intestines, stomach, and gallbladder and can be used to treat the conditions of these organs. If we were to join the elements with the meridians and organs, we would have something like this:

The three yin meridian points of the arm are the lung (metal), heart (fire), and pericardium (fire); the yang points of the arm are the large intestine (metal), small intestine (fire), and triple energizer (fire). In the legs, the yin points are the spleen (earth), kidney (water), and liver (wood), while the yang points are the stomach (earth), bladder (water), and gallbladder (wood). We see that the concepts of qi as energy, yin and yang as balances, and the energies of fire, water, earth, wood, and metals are all interrelated to keep your body working. The needles are inserted at specific locations known as acupoints, which are situated along the body’s meridians. This effect either dampens or intensifies the results of the yin and yang in the body regarding the different elements. This type of therapy goes a long way toward treating or even curing diseases.

Before starting the treatment, you must share information with your acupuncture provider. The acupuncturist will ask you questions to establish more details about your type of pain. Moreover, this is when your provider will learn if your body is using its energy correctly. Your provider will find your meridians and decide where to insert the needles based on your pain. Remember that the session can go from five minutes to an entire hour. So, relax and do not rush out of your provider’s office.

So, you may wonder what it feels like to have needles inserted into your skin. You should know that different people have different experiences with acupuncture treatment. Therefore, the insertion of the needle may cause you to feel numb or sore. The sensations you are experiencing should not cause concern, as they indicate that the energy flow is active and intense.

The use of acupuncture.

Acupuncture treatment is used for various types of pain and diseases. The acupuncture treatment has the power to heal the body and restore its vitality. Numerous studies show how it can deal with nausea, chemotherapy, and post-surgery pain. Furthermore, it is helpful for those who have suffered a stroke because it helps regain the skills lost due to brain damage. Moreover, experts recommend it for individuals experiencing low back pain. It allows the area to relieve the tension, which leads to increased mobility. A couple of studies show how patients feel better with each session. Researchers discovered that patients experienced milder back pains until they completely disappeared. An exciting use of acupuncture is for drug addiction. After the withdrawal, the patient may experience severe symptoms. This practice diminished that appearance and helped prevent a possible relapse. This is why more and more researchers are interested in the relationship between addiction and acupuncture.

Have you ever considered trying acupuncture without fully understanding how it works? Treatment using needles inserted into specific active points of skin is a sort of all-encompassing Eastern prescription discovered over 5000 years ago. There is evidence that the ancient Egyptians practiced it. It utilizes a remarkable framework to analyze any body’s unevenness and explicitly focuses on the body to reestablish and recapture balance. By using this strategy for remedial mediation, acupuncture enables us to treat a wide assortment of diseases. Today, more than 232,000 customary Chinese restorative specialists are practicing acupuncture in China and Taiwan. More than 8,000 qualified acupuncturists, 16 acupuncture schools, and two medicinal schools educate acupuncture in America. Around the world, people acknowledge and practice acupuncture as a treatment.

Studies have indicated numerous benefits from acupuncture, including:

Many people accept acupuncture as a straightforward pain control procedure. This method involves inserting needles to disrupt the nerve pathways that transmit pain signals to the brain. However, acupuncture encompasses much more than just pain control. It’s intended to get any ailment and balance the energy of your whole body.

In light of clinical experience, it’s been realized that acupuncture can treat various respiratory, eye and mouth, gastrointestinal, neurological, and solid issues. It’s potent for cerebral pains, headaches, and back pain. People also use acupuncture to quit smoking, get fit, lower blood pressure, reduce nervousness, sleep deprivation, allergies, and asthma, reduce skin disorders, and relieve constipation.

How can it treat every one of these illnesses? It works by ‘unblocking’ and adjusting your energy ‘circuits.’ Furthermore, unlike conventional medications, there are beneficial side effects, such as better resting, more power, more profound breathing, and numerous rewards.

Chinese needle therapy means ‘to puncture with a needle.’ Fine, flexible needles, about the width of a human hair, are embedded into points along the key meridians of your body. Your body has a system of energy channels, or ‘meridians,’ in which your ‘qi’ flows. A physiological framework and an interior organ correlate with each meridian.

Twelve essential meridians run the length of your body, and everyone has more than 350 acupuncture focuses. Acupuncture focuses on explicit areas along the meridians. EInserting a needle into an acupuncture point will ‘unblock’ or stimulate the energy flowing through the meridian in a natural and respectful manner.

This The method is based on the beliefs and practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), which utilizes a complex system of pulse and tongue diagnoses. A qualified acupuncturist will also examine the ‘palpation’ of the acupuncture points or meridians, your medical history, and any other signs or symptoms of illness.

Treatment is effortless, and the inclusion of the needles can feel like a creepy insect nibble or small prick. You will feel warmth or energy flow if you are very sensitive, and it is frequently labeled as a ‘buzz.’

Now and then, moxibustion increases the warmth’s impact at the inclusion point. A Chinese herb, ‘Moxa,’ is set on the needle and lit. This can invigorate the bloodstream and, additionally, the ‘chi.’

No one can anticipate the variations that will follow. Our bodies will naturally take the necessary steps to recuperate themselves. However, the healing process begins with a skilled assessment and the proper stimulation of specific acupuncture points. Acupuncture will regularly complement traditional Western prescriptions, and a trained and properly qualified acupuncturist will take excellent care of you. What’s more, for some individuals, it is charming as well.

Although the Chinese have enjoyed the benefits of acupuncture for a long time, the insights shared by individuals such as Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld suggest that we can all benefit from this unique treatment. If you are uncertain about how or where to begin, consult a certified reflexologist or acupuncturist. An expert can demonstrate where and how to apply pressure appropriately. Although acupuncture benefits many people, taking your medications is also essential. However, while acupuncture may not eliminate your symptoms, it could help alleviate them. Therefore, acupuncture may be worth trying, especially for managing the constant pain.

Generally, acupuncture is considered a safe practice. Keep in mind that acupuncture should only be performed by an expert in this field. Moreover, the certification guarantees that you will receive the highest quality of care. There are no documented side effects. As usual, it is best to talk to your doctor before opting for this treatment.

You found the right place if you live in Philadelphia and are searching for the best acupuncturist near me.

The Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic is the place where you can benefit from this type of therapy.  The clinic embodies the finest traditions of community acupuncture in Philadelphia.

Dr. Tsan is a certified and accredited acupuncturist who specializes in integrative medicine. He is the medical director of the clinic and supervises all treatments. Under his strict supervision, you will benefit from the best acupuncture in Philadelphia. When it comes to your health, professionalism is the most important factor. We invite you to schedule an appointment and contact our clinic to benefit from Dr. Tsan’s extraordinary skills. You will be amazed at how well you feel after a few acupuncture sessions.

David Wu, LAc, is the acupuncturist at the Philadelphia Acupuncture Clinic. He is from a dynasty of acupuncture practitioners. The practitioner understands Chinese medical philosophy perfectly and has significant practical experience using acupuncture to treat various medical conditions.

To schedule an appointment for your initial visit and begin acupuncture treatment, please contact us at (267) 403-3085 or use our online scheduling application.