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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an art of healing i.e.treating diseases by pricking tiny needles on the body surfaces.In Latin "Acus" means "needle or point", "Puncture" means "to prick".

How Acupuncture works?

The life energy flowing through the body which is termed "Qi" can be influenced and balanced by stimulating specific points on the body. These points are located along channels of energy known as meridians that connect all of our major organs.

How Acupuncture reduces pain?

Acupuncture points are areas of designated electrical sensitivity. Inserting needles at these points stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulates nerves that transmit impulses to the hypothalamic-pituitary system at the base of the brain. The hypothalamus-pituitary glands are responsible for releasing neuro transmitters and endorphins, the body's natural pain killing hormones. Endorphins also play a big role in the functioning of the hormonal system. This is why acupuncture works well for painful disorders.

Speciality of Acupuncture

The neuro transmitters and endorphins released as a result of acupuncture not only relax the whole body, they regulate serotonin in the brain which plays a role in human and animal disposition, This is why depression is often treated with acupuncture.

Some of the physiological effects observed throughout the body include increased Circulation, decreased inflammation, relief from pain, relief of muscle spasms and increase T-Cell count which stimulates the immune system.