What Is Acupuncture? A Guide to This Ancient Healing Practice
- What is Acupuncture : Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) that has been accepted by the WHO to keep you in good health both physically & mentally
- Acupuncture is a science where pressure is applied on specific points called acupoints, of your body to obtain therapeutic effects.
- These points are considered to be the pathway of energy flow in our body which needs to be stimulated to cure various health conditions.
- The disposable needles used in this process are very thin and they cause no pain! The pressing of needles stimulates the natural painkillers in your body that allows you to heal naturally and establish equilibrium in your body.
- Acupressure follows the same principle except that it is practiced by using the pressure of the hands to stimulate the pressure points.
This theory states that a human body is divided into two systems. If one system of the body is affected, it causes imbalance to the other system which we call a disease. Therefore, it is important to establish equilibrium by using techniques such as acupuncture/acupressure.
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE MERIDIAN ?
In acupuncture, a meridian is like an invisible pathway or channel in your body through which energy (called Qi, or “chee”) flows. These meridians are a key part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Think of them as a highway system for your body’s energy. When energy flows freely, you feel healthy and balanced. But if it gets blocked or out of balance, it can cause pain or illness.
That’s where acupuncture comes in—by placing tiny needles at specific points along these meridians, practitioners help restore the natural flow of energy.
WHERE ARE THE MERIDIANS ?
There are 12 main meridians, each linked to a specific organ—like the heart, lungs, liver, stomach, etc. They run throughout your body, on your lower part of the skin :
Some run from your head to your feet
Others from your chest to your hands
A few wrap around your torso or back
Acupuncture points are located along these meridians, and each one has a specific effect on your body and mind.
BENIFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE
- Restoration of your mind and body health
- Improves blood circulation of the body
- Helps to prevent and cure diseases
- Cures any problem related to spine, joints, muscles, and nerves
- Treats all kinds of pain and suffering
- Eases suffering resulting from treatments like chemotherapy
- Detoxify your body and eliminate toxins
Acupuncture is guaranteed to give you instant relief and eradicates the root cause of diseases once and for all. The meridian lines carry energy within the body and if the lines are blocked, it will disrupt the flow of blood causing diseases.