Is acupuncture useful?

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Traditional Chinese medicine treatment is very familiar to people in modern society, because many times to try western medicine treatment is to take western medicine, for a long time, not only will have dependence on drugs, drug toxicity will also accumulate in the body, and finally will cause some side effects, which is not worth the loss. Is acupuncture useful? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Is acupuncture useful?

This is different from person to person. It can make the blocked meridians unobstructed and play its normal physiological role. It is the basic direct therapeutic effect of acupuncture. Meridians "belong to the internal organs, external collaterals in the limb", the operation of Qi and blood is one of its main physiological functions. The clinical manifestations were pain, numbness, swelling, ecchymosis and other symptoms. The corresponding acupoints, acupuncture manipulation and three edged needle pricking bleeding were selected to make the meridians unobstructed and Qi and blood run normally.

It can make the body change from the imbalance of yin and yang to the balance state, which is the ultimate goal of acupuncture treatment. The mechanism of disease is complex, but on the whole, it can be summarized as the imbalance of yin and Yang. The function of acupuncture and moxibustion in harmonizing Yin and Yang is accomplished through the properties of yin and Yang in meridians, the compatibility of meridians and acupoints and acupuncture manipulation.

It can help healthy qi and dispel pathogenic factors. The process of the occurrence, development and outcome of disease is essentially the process of the struggle between good and evil. Acupuncture and moxibustion treatment is to play its role of strengthening the body and eliminating pathogenic factors. It has a wide range of indications and can be used for the treatment and prevention of various diseases in internal medicine, external medicine, gynecology, pediatrics, facial features and other departments.

matters needing attention

1. Acupuncture is not suitable for those who are too tired, nervous and hungry; For the elderly and the weak, the acupuncture should be in the supine position as far as possible, with less points and light hands. 2. Acupuncture should not be too fierce in pregnant women. Acupuncture is forbidden in abdomen, lumbosacral region and points that can cause uterine contraction, such as Hegu, Sanyinjiao, Kunlun and Zhiyin. 3. Because children do not cooperate, generally do not leave needles. Acupuncture is forbidden at fontanelle, Fengfu and yamen.