Types of Acupuncture Have you been searching online for the Different Kinds of Acupuncture, and what the benefits of acupuncture are? When considering acupuncture, or even discussing its clinical use, it helps to know that there are many different forms of this technique being practiced around the world. Many have a unilateral idea of what acupuncture treatment looks like. They…
Acupuncturists use meridians to alter the health outcomes in their patients. These pathways are located throughout the body and connect the various organs and organ systems. In general, the meridians follow the course of major nerves that conduct electrical impulses throughout the body. Acupuncture is based upon the locations and the effects of applying needles along these lines but it…
Are you feeling a bit stressed or overwhelmed? That’s not unusual in today’s fast-paced society. However, being constantly stressed can lead to a host of chronic health conditions. It is much better to head these off at the pass by getting some relaxation into your schedule that it is to treat these conditions later. Even then, many chronic health conditions…
It’s no secret- Americans are overweight. In fact, over 25% of us are carrying around way too much body fat. We also know it’s no secret that people spend a ton of money each year – to the tune of $33 billion dollars – to lose that weight. Unfortunately, it fails 95% of the time. What many people don’t realize…
Many people are aware that acupuncture or chiropractic treatments are two of the more effective treatments for many types of pain and illness. These treatments are also very effective for stress relief and healing after injury. A fear of needles can keep many from seeking these treatments. Luckily there is a needle free alternative. Shiatsu-Amma is a type of traditional…
Five-element acupuncture is a variation that is based on theory from around 200 BC. Over the last 50 years, it was developed and taught by Professor J.R. Worsley. By combining ideas from other schools of acupuncture and the idea of the elements and their corresponding character types he created what is now known as classical five element acupuncture. The five…