Veterinary Acupuncture: Alternative Treatments

* Acupuncture is said to help relieve pain by either diverting or changing the painful sensations that are sent to the brain to then alert you to the pain within the body. (Arthritis Research UK)

However, there is much research in this area of interest that can prove the detection of change in blood flow, but not enough claims to support any actual positive impact from this change. One study to analyze the effects of acupuncture used photoacoustic tomography on ten mice to map the blood flow of the brain after the administration of acupuncture. The results yielded a direct change in blood flow upon acupuncture administration. However no further claims could be reported and therefore it was concluded that future research is needed in order to support any actual correlation of acupuncture and its beneficial remedy (Li,

Acupuncture involves “the insertion of extremely thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body” (Mayo). The idea of inserting needles into specific points in your body is to help realign the energy flow “Chi” (Mayo) in your body to

Acupuncture comes from Latin origin as is a Chinese form of medicinal treatment in which many, many tiny needles are inserted into various parts of the skin. Particular places of the body, referred to as energy lines are targeted in order to relieve pain. Acupuncture also claims to cure disease and help treat the symptoms of the following conditions: allergies, respiratory conditions, nervous conditions and disorders associated with the eyes, nose and throat. In addition to this it has

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical treatment for multiple issues, and is characterized by needles being strategically inserted into pressure points on the body to relieve symptoms. This is believed to reset you qi or life force within your body. This practice is carried out by acupuncturists all over the world. In western medicine, while we don’t know the exact mechanism of action, it is thought to increase blood flow and raise natural painkiller levels in the body. This rise in natural painkillers and increased blood flow are the major benefits of acupuncture. The risks are very few, there is a very limited chance of organ damage, infection, or soreness after a treatment (Mayo Clinic 2012).

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Second, the science behind acupuncture and some fun facts. Scientist don’t know exactly how acupuncture relieves pain, but they have some ideas. One idea is that it releases endorphins, your body’s natural pain killer, which affects the serotonin, the chemical that affects mood, in the brain.

Acupuncture is an ancient art of healing that dates back to at least 2,500 years. It has been widely practiced in China and many other Asian countries. Only recently has acupuncture made its way into the western world. Acupuncture accentuates on the natural healing of the body. It involves stimulating acupuncture points by the insertion of very fine, solid, metallic needles.

Cosmetic acupuncture can make the skin look younger, with the facial needles inserted into the face. This improves blood/energy circulation, relaxes, lifts sagging skin, improves skin color and texture, and increases natural collagen production. Because acupuncture helps make changes by painlessly sending signals to the brain, the needles send signals that reduce inflammation and improves overall health of the skin. This helps to diminish wrinkles, brighten dull skin, cure breakouts, and diminish the look of scarring.

2. A theory based on several studies suggests that acupuncture stimulates the body to produce natural pain-killing substances.

Many people shy away from trying acupuncture because they don't know how it works, there's no visible proof. Even though acupuncture doesn't require taking a pill or being injected with medicine, it does have positive effects on many people. The human body has approximately 800 to 1000 acupuncture points (Dr. Michael). These points were found through ancient Chinese medicine theories and are where the needles are inserted into the body. Each point has a specific purpose and name. These points lie on one of the body’s fourteen meridians which run from head to toe and connect to the body’s organ systems (Dr. Dorel). The body is a matrix of electromagnetic energy which flows through the fourteen meridians (Acupuncture). Acupuncture works through these organ systems and meridians.

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