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Does acupuncture hurt?

Acupuncture is a valuable medical technique left to us by old Chinese doctors, it can be used for health care and treatment of diseases, but people are afraid to see needles, fearful that acupuncture will hurt. Still, in fact, acupuncture is a valuable medical technique left to us by old Chinese doctors. Acupuncture is a valuable medical technique left to us by old Chinese doctors, it can be used for health care and treatment of diseases, but people are afraid to see needles, afraid that acupuncture will be painful. In fact, acupuncture techniques are very little pain; besides, acupuncture also has many precautions to pay attention to. Does acupuncture hurt? As people become more aware of health care, acupuncture and cupping are becoming more and more popular as preventive health care techniques. However, many people are afraid that needles will hurt, but how much it hurts has a lot to do with the doctor's skill and technique. TCM experts say that if the needles are inserted proper

Acupuncture benefits

 Acupuncture is considered a green therapy in terms of the inherent properties of drugs - the "side effects of drugs". For health reasons, some people, especially the middle-aged and elderly, believe that because it is a green therapy, they can "zap" it often, or even "zap" it every day. Acupuncture does not produce the imaginary "infinite superposition" of therapeutic effects, and the body will not benefit more from it.    1. Scientific acupuncture does have a beneficial effect on health    Acupuncture has a long history in China. According to literature, acupuncture first appeared in the Neolithic era. At that time, humans made a greater variety and finer stone tools, which made the acupuncture stone suitable for medical use. A sharp stone was the precursor to needles and was considered the earliest medical tool, used mainly to break open canker sores, drain pus and blood, or stimulate certain parts of the body to remove pain.    The stainless

Acupuncture for Migraines

About migraines Around 95% of the general population have experienced a headache at some stage. 12% of the population suffers from migraine. Migraine is a common health condition, affecting around one in every five women and around one in every 15 men. Migraines reduce the quality of life, including increased depression, anxiety and pain medication overuse. Although they have taken many painkillers,  Frequent use of headache medication can cause medication-overuse.  Rebound headaches are caused by regular, long-term use of medication to treat migraines. Acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating migraines. It can clinically reduce symptoms and the frequency of attacks.  What are the symptoms of migraine? Prodrome One or two days before a migraine, some people may notice a few changes that an upcoming episode. Migraine prodrome symptoms vary from person to person and may include including: Constipation or diarrhoea Mood changes Cravings for specific foods Stiff neck Fatigue

What are acupuncture points?

  What are acupuncture  points? Acupuncture points are areas of the body that reflect points used in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture practitioners find specific places that in TCM theory can improve Qi(energy flow) through the body.  The original Chinese pictographs for  acupuncture  indicated that there were caves in the body through which Qi could flow.  Some people tried to use neuroscience to explain acupuncture but all failed. Twelve Primary Meridians Lung meridian ZHONGFU  LU-1 On the lateral aspect of the chest, in the first intercostal space, 6 cun lateral to the midline, 1 cun inferior to Yunrnen LU-2.   YUNMEN LU-2 On the antero-lateral aspect of the chest, below the lateral extremity of the clavicle, 6 cun lateral to the midline, in the centre of the hollow of the delto-pectoral triangle.   CHlZE LU-5 On the cubital crease of the elbow, in the depression at the radial side of the tendon of biceps brachi.   KONGZUI  LU-6 On the flexor aspect of the forearm, 7 cun pr