Acupuncture therapy is one of the most popular forms of holistic therapeutic techniques.
We know it can appear terrifying at first; after all, it involves someone inserting needles into your skin.
How is that possibly supposed to make you feel better? Does it hurt?
Anyone booking an acupuncture therapy session for the first time might ask these questions.
Let us assure you this procedure relieves pain and is known to help balance vital energy.
Here’s a deeper look at all the benefits of acupuncture therapy.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture therapy is a holistic healing technique where a professional acupuncturist inserts needles into specific skin regions to stimulate sensory nerves. This practice has been widely used to improve a range of health conditions for over 2,500 years.
Acupuncture advocates believe that an imbalance of vital energy or “Qi” results in illnesses. Without a correct flow of Qi throughout the body, the body’s natural healing processes get disturbed, which can lead to certain ailments.
Acupuncture therapy restores this energy balance and stimulates the immune system to promote circulation, help manage pain, and heal wounds.
What Are the Benefits of Acupuncture?
Improves Allergies
Preliminary studies show that acupuncture is an effective way to minimize the effects of allergies.
A study by the University Medical Center in Berlin revealed that a group of people who received acupuncture therapy instantly got relief from their allergy symptoms.
Helps with Mental Health Conditions
Acupuncture therapy is also widely used to improve symptoms of certain mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
Several studies show that acupuncture reduced the severity of depression in around 8 weeks. Another study showed that acupuncture has a similar effect compared to fluoxetine, an anti-depressant.
Helps Enhance Sleep Efficiency
Have you been experiencing sleep problems lately? You need to try acupuncture therapy. Acupuncture is known to improve symptoms of:
- Sleep disturbances
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Sleep apnea
- Restless leg syndrome.
Are you ready to get acupuncture therapy from the experts? Reach out to Heidi Gerber today.
As an experienced and well-trained stress management expert, Heidi provides a range of services, including lymphatic drainage massages, detox massages, dry needle therapy, acupuncture therapy, pain management services, craniosacral therapy, myofascial therapy, and more.
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