Acupuncture treatment for arthritis Word count: 883 Description: Acupuncture treatment for arthritis is an alternative therapy and makes use of needles for stimulation of specific points of the body. Acupuncture treatment for arthritis has been practiced since thousands of years. Keywords: Acupuncture for arthritis, acupuncture arthritis, acupuncture therapy, acupuncture pain, arthritis remedies, arthritis natural remedies, acupuncture rheumatoid arthritis, acupuncture and arthritis
Is acupuncture pseudoscience? Acupuncture is an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine, its usually used as an alternative treatment in the international medical field. Long, thin spines are put in the surface of skin on specific points to make the Qi flow free. It is organized to be a diagnosis and treatment in The Yellow Emperor 's Classic of Internal Medicine from 100 BC. In the twentieth century, it began to spread in European and gradually used by patients when western medical treatments
medication, over the counter medications, nutrition management, proper sleep habits, herbs, vitamin supplements, exercise, relaxation techniques, psychology, biofeedback, chiropractic care and acupuncture (About Migraine, n.d.). I will be looking at how effective acupuncture is in the treatment of migraines. Acupuncture is one of the ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) methods and is estimated to have began 2000-3000 years ago (Introduction to TCM, n.d.). TCM believes that all life sources, also
controlled. Biofeedback helps to treat problems such as: emotional problems, an arrhythmia and asthma (Billiterl 59). Healing touch falls into the group that does not fit in mind and body or natural products. This group contains: chiropractic, acupuncture and acupressure. Many of the therapies included in the healing touch group are accepted very widely by the mainstream medicine field (Billitterl 72) ... ... middle of paper ... ... ago by a doctor named Samuel Hahnemann. He did not like how
body to heal or prevent illness simply brings out a rash of fear at the prospect. Yet in much of Asia, acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to treat, cure or prevent many afflictions that patients have. Yet Western medicine still has not found out why acupuncture actually works. Many studies done over the years have produced only inconsistent or unclear answers. But acupuncture has its foundations in Traditional Chinese Medicine which emphasizes the importance of the natural physical
A Day of Acupuncture Nowadays, complementary alternative medicine is very popular in the United States. It is widely used by adults and children. National health statistic reports done in 2007 shows that 38.3% of adults and 11.8% of children use some form of alternative medicine (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). But why is this happening? Why is it becoming so popular? Why are more people turning to it? Many times, this is because conventional medicine has not work and
Alternative medicines are widely used around the world and are becoming more controversial each day. Alternative medicines are considered in the eyes of some doctors as “junk science”. Not only do they see the medicines as “junk science” but they also fear that the medicines can potentially be very dangerous. “Junk science” according to junkscience.com is “faulty scientific data and analysis used to advance special interests and hidden agendas”. In other words, “junk science” practicing or studying
Acupuncture and Nursing The roots of the practice of acupuncture can be traced back to about 2000 years in Chinese medicine where it was used as a major traditional healing method (Cherry & Jacob, 2017). It is classified as an alternative medical system that involves the use of imperceptible networks/channels all through the body. Along with acupuncture, other forms of alternative medical systems include Ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy, and traditional Chinese medicine. These networks are referred
often manageable by medications. But when these side effects fail to respond to drug treatments, acupuncture can be an attractive option as a complementary therapy to improve the quality of life of cancer patients. Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced and evolved over thousands of years. Originating from the Taoism philosophy more than 2500 years ago, acupuncture is based on the theory of “qi”, a vital energy that flows through the body to maintain health
Urban Acupuncture There is an interesting theory nowadays called urban acupuncture, which refers to the idea that carefully considered as small-scale architectural interventions have the potential to bring about positive change to a larger urban field. (Deyond, 2012) “Acupuncture” is a Chinese medical treatment procedures involving penetration of the skin with needles to stimulate certain points on the body. In Chinese medicine, doctors proposal that our bodies are able to heal by ourselves, and
Acupuncture: The practice is the insertion of fine needles into acupuncture points (a.k.a. acupoints) just beneath the body surface. Needles varies in length between 13 to 130 mm (0.51 to 5.12 in), shorter needles for face and eyes, and longer needles for more fleshy areas; the diameters vary from 0.16 mm (0.006 in) to 0.46 mm (0.018 in), thicker needles for more robust patients. Acupuncture points are very precise locations and lie on channels of energy. The practice of acupuncture is based on the
Orthodox medicine and Complementary and Alternative medicine (CAM) are used widely across the globe today. Acupuncture is a complementary medical practice which is used to improve many health conditions and its origins, method and uses in health care are explored and outlined. Although orthodox medicine is the dominant model in the United Kingdom (UK) the popularity of CAM is increasing as more and more people begin to choose CAM instead of, or along with orthodox medicine. There are many reasons
of physical and mental illness. Traditional Eastern medical practices such as acupuncture have long been used in the East to unblock stagnant energy in the body that may cause the symptoms of conditions such as depression. The philosophy behind acupuncture is rooted in the Daoist tradition which goes back over 8000 years. The people of this time would meditate and observe the flow of energy in the universe. Acupuncture adds value here as an effective alternative
Acupuncture A Chinese medical technique; acupuncture is a medicine originating in the orient over four-thousand years ago. Used primarily for pain relief, but also in curing disease and general health improvement. Oriental Medicine views (illness and pain) as an imbalance of one's energy. With Acupuncture the energetic balance can be restored, thus helping the body to rid itself of disease. Often illnesses can be diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Acupuncture consists of inserting hair thin
Acupuncture is considered to be a new alternative medicine in western society, and has recently become very popular in the United States (“All About Acupuncture”). Acupuncture is the insertion of hair-fine needles into the body’s surface, which is supposed to cause psychological effects on the body to cure the patient of an illness. These illnesses may be emotional mental or physical (Singer). But some doctors question the validity of this practice, and believe that acupuncture may be unsafe (Barrett)
Cytrynowicz Acupuncture as an Alternative Medicine ( in the Western Culture) Alternative medicine is a very general term whose definition can be very controversial. Basically, it is many holistic techniques for preventing and treating illnesses. Acupuncture, and many other therapies, have long been a part of Asian cultures and have recently been integrated into the Western culture. Since Acupuncture is such an important tradition in China, it has gained much respect from other cultures. Acupuncture is a
look younger, acupuncture is the right choice. If one is struggling with money and has some pain acupressure is the way to go. While some differences between acupuncture and acupressure are evident, the similarities are pronounced. In the long run both acupuncture and acupressure relieve the body of pain or discomfort in one way or another. Although acupuncture uses needles, acupressure does not. Both acupuncture and acupressure fall under traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture and acupressure
Acupuncture: Treatment for Stress Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny needles into "acupuncture points," specific nerve endings under the skin. These needles are extremely small, so small in fact that ten to fifteen acupuncture needles can fit in a regular hypodermic needle (http.//www.acupuncture.com/Acup/Acupuncture.htm). There are three claims for why acupuncture is effective: reflexes, hormones, and energy transfer. When the needle is inserted into the skin, the nerves send signals
Acupuncture: A Treatment for Lower Back Pain Chronic lower back pain is a major health disorder in the world today (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). It can cause many physical, mental, and emotional problems on the victim (Mendelson, Selwood, Kranz, Loh, Kidson, Scott, 1983). Many people find their work so unbearably painful that they often have to stay home. Others experience depression, inactivity, and social isolation (Kaplan, Sallis, Patterson). Treatments range from
way to get pain relief without having to constantly rely on pills; its acupunture. Acupuncture wasn’t always known to western medicine as it is today. It was originally practiced by the ancient Chinese. The ancient Chinese believed that acupuncture will balance you the same way that it’ll balance evil and good (Ying and Yang). Although current western veterinary and human medicine isn’t fully informed how acupuncture really works or how it affects the body. This alternative treatment can be very