Sunday, January 9, 2011
How Acupuncture Works
How Acupuncture Works
There are numerous theories about how acupuncture works. Some of them are:
* acupuncture stimulates the release of pain-relieving endorphins
* acupuncture influences the release of neurotransmitters, substances that transmit nerve impulses to the brain
* acupuncture influences the autonomic nervous system
* acupuncture stimulates circulation
* acupuncture influences the electrical currents of the body
Conditions Treated By Acupuncture
* migraines and tension headaches
* sinusitis
* common cold
* addictions, quit smoking
* trigeminal neuralgia
* Meniere's disease
* tennis elbow
* sciatica
* arthritis
* menstrual cramps
* fibromyalgia
* low back pain
* asthma
* weight loss
* infertility
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1 comment:
Interesting.
i would add that a lot of mechanism is still beyond precise scientific explanation.
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