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Acupuncture is an alternative form of curing within which thin long metal needles are inserted at predetermined points into the sufferer’s body. This can be to assist in healing, as an anesthetic during surgery, to ease stress, etc. Just like other oriental (therapeutic methods| forms of therapy}, acupuncture also works on preserving harmony and balance within the body.

As per this form of treatment for physical/mental disorders, it is understood that when ‘chi’ (life energy) becomes latent or when its flow is interrupted, disease and illness crop up. For re-establishing the proper flow of ‘chi’, the fine needles are inserted at predetermined points. With there being in excess of three hundred and fifty ‘acupoints’ within the body, an acupuncturist has to cautiously identify the points where the needles have to be inserted.

The pinpointing of these points depends on a number of aspects such as questioning the patient, overall examination, and diagnosis of the pulse/tongue. With the required information in place, the acupuncturist can determine where to insert the needles. The needles’ size depends on which part of the body they have to be used in; for instance, longer and thicker needles are used in fleshy areas of the body, and thinner and smaller needles are used in areas where the flesh is close to the bone. The process, either way, is speedy and almost pain free.

There are many ailments that can be treated through acupuncture, some of which include arthritic disorders, persistent headaches, digestive problems, allergies, insomnia, labor pains, sinusitis, etc.

Acupuncture can be used without hesitation for almost all common ailments; however, it is important that only a trained acupuncturist must carry out this form of treatment. Also, if the sufferer is uneasy about needles being inserted into his/her body, it is recommended that he/she is put at ease before the treatment starts.

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