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Items used when in an Acupuncture Treatment

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:16:04 +0000

Modern medicine uses acupuncture is an ancient form of healing practice. It originated in China many centuries ago, and in recent times has been used as an alternative to modern western medicine practices. Many people not only believe in acupuncture’s healing method, but also are fascinated by its deep and long cultural history. Some people turn to acupuncture because of its rich history. Some choose it because of modern medicine techniques are not working for them. Others chose acupuncture because it is a safe, proven and cost effective method of healing almost any illness or chronic injury to the body.

Modern medicine depends on several tools and surgical instruments to heal the body. Acupuncture uses very few items.
The main tools of acupuncture are needles. These needles are inserted into the skin in specifically selected areas. There are generally four types of needles used in acupuncture. All of the needles are capable of transferring bacteria to the body. Therefore, alcohol is another tool needed to sterilize the area and the needles. The only other tools needed are gloves, and an insertion tube for the needles. (Sterilized) Needles should never meet the bare hands or for that matter, anything at all. The needles should be sterilized, and only have contact with the area being treated.

Some acupuncturists use items not specially associated with the needle therapy
Stainless steel balls, pressure studs, and magnets are sometimes used. These items should always be sterilized as well. Not many tools are needed in this practice but having sterile equipment is essential in any form of medicine.

Acupuncture and Wrinkles

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:41:43 +0000

Wrinkles are a normal part of the aging process in people. Many people, especially the rich and famous, choose to fight nature by getting cosmetic treatments… Botox and cosmetic surgery are two of the most common treatments to stop or to remove wrinkles from the neck and face. Another option is acupuncture therapy.

Removing wrinkles by acupuncture is not a new concept
The Chinese have been performing acupuncture to remove wrinkles for centuries. This form of acupuncture is known as Mei Zen, which means “beautiful person”. In recent times, Mei Zen has become more popular in the Western Civilization, as an alternative to Botox and plastic surgery.

Acupuncture proponents believe this form of treatment is the best
Acupuncture can stop or erase wrinkles, and get rid of deep lines in the face according to the acupuncturist. This treatment works by stimulating the persons own body chemistry. The needles cause the body to produce elastin and collagen, which are the key elements to smoothing out the skin. People will never have to worry about scars, or pain. Some people even claim their face feels better even though the point is not to remove pain

Another popular reason for this treatment is cost
The price of acupuncture is much less then both a series of Botox treatments or cosmetic surgery. Many advocates of this procedure believe it to be much safer as well. Some critics doubt the effectiveness of acupuncture claiming there is no scientific proof that it works. They wont argue that the procedure isn’t safe, (no reported adverse effects), but they doubt that the procedure does what it claims.