The Benefits of Acupuncture Phoenix
Centuries ago the ancient Chinese Medicine experts discovered and perfected
acupuncture for various health conditions ranging from stress relief to sinusitis. Nevertheless, it wasn't until recently, within a few hundreds years, that this medical therapy made its
way to the western world. The second part of the twentieth century saw an explosion of information, and acceptance, of this holistic approach to treating disease. Today,
there continues to be a great deal of research and studies around the science of acupuncture because of its many benefits, with very few negative side effects.
Below are some of the main benefits of acupuncture:
Benefit #1 - Acupuncture Phoenix Treats a Variety of Conditions.
While the list of conditions and diseases that respond well to acupuncture could go on and on, here are some of the most common conditions that respond well to acupuncture treatment. This means you may go in for one condition and receive treatment benefits for another condition at the same time.
Benefit #2 - Very Few Side Effects
Acupuncture phoenix doctors use this holistic approach by using very thin needles that are placed very shallowly into the skin. Acupuncture points can be found in special areas of the body called meridian lines. Meridians are the channels through which our life force moves. Because the needles are so small, very little physical damage is done to the body.
As your acupuncture doctor inserts the needles and works on the energy in your body, you may notice some odd sensations. Clients report sensations such as tingling, buzzing, tugging or pulsing sensations, heat or coolness. These are a normal part of the acupuncture treatment and represent the stimulation of Qi inside your body. Because you are working with the energy your body has, rather than adding medicine to the body, there is very little risk for complications or side effects.
Benefit #3 - Holistic Medicine
Western medicine is great for acute health issues but not so good for chronic issues because, all too often, it doesn't treat the underlying cause of the health issue. Acupuncture treats health issues from the inside out, getting at the core of the dysfunction. Your phoenix acupuncturist will identify which points will balance the energy in your mind, body, and spirit.
For example, in Chinese medicine, your spleen is related to digestion. If your spleen qi (pronounced chee) is deficient, it is deficient not only for physical digestion but also for mental digestion and spiritual digestion. A person with deficient spleen energy will have trouble processing food, new ideas, or connections and relationships. Sometimes the symptom patterns show up in the physical digestive tract, sometimes with mental digestion of ideas, and sometimes in all areas. Recognizing the symptoms' patterns allows your phoenix acupuncture doctor to treat you using a focused single approach, rather than one treatment for one symptom. This is the cornerstone of holistic medicine.
Benefit #4 - Proven Effectiveness
Acupuncture has been practiced in China for centuries. Treatments and study were passed down from generation to generation. After thousands of years, we have the benefit of research to further verify the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments. However, we should not be too quick to judge this holistic medicine with the same analytical views as it's western medicine counterpart.
Because of its holistic nature, acupuncture benefits are difficult to measure in research trials. This is because traditional western research trials are about quantification and are very results driven. These are good and important parts of validating a medicinal practice. However when western research trials fail to show effectiveness, we should be as skeptical of the research design as we are about the treatment. Things like patient practitioner relationship, accurate point location, the type of acupuncture being done, and what result is being measured are important to keep in mind. Still, western research does show favorable results for acupuncture. Taking the positive research, in combination with the thousands of years of empirical evidence, gives acupuncture a solid history of proven effectiveness.
Benefit #5 - Comparatively Cost Effective
Healthcare costs are very expensive and, unfortunately, on the rise. While insurance premiums are rising, coverage for preliminary testing and visits are declining. Preventative medicine has been shown time and again to reduce overall healthcare costs, but insurance companies rarely cover it unless you pay more. As backwards as it seems, the old model continues. Acupuncture is a great way to re-balance your energy and overall system without spending thousands of dollars every year. While you may still need insurance, periodic acupuncture treatments will help prevent those very large bills down the road.
For a free consult with one of our Phoenix acupuncture doctors, or to check out our acupuncture phoenix clinic, give us a call or click on the link below.
Below are some of the main benefits of acupuncture:
Benefit #1 - Acupuncture Phoenix Treats a Variety of Conditions.
While the list of conditions and diseases that respond well to acupuncture could go on and on, here are some of the most common conditions that respond well to acupuncture treatment. This means you may go in for one condition and receive treatment benefits for another condition at the same time.
- Acupuncture for infertility
- Acupuncture for lower back pain
- Acupuncture for migraines
- Acupuncture for depression
- Acupuncture for arthritis
- Acupuncture for anxiety
- Acupuncture for hair loss
Benefit #2 - Very Few Side Effects
Acupuncture phoenix doctors use this holistic approach by using very thin needles that are placed very shallowly into the skin. Acupuncture points can be found in special areas of the body called meridian lines. Meridians are the channels through which our life force moves. Because the needles are so small, very little physical damage is done to the body.
As your acupuncture doctor inserts the needles and works on the energy in your body, you may notice some odd sensations. Clients report sensations such as tingling, buzzing, tugging or pulsing sensations, heat or coolness. These are a normal part of the acupuncture treatment and represent the stimulation of Qi inside your body. Because you are working with the energy your body has, rather than adding medicine to the body, there is very little risk for complications or side effects.
Benefit #3 - Holistic Medicine
Western medicine is great for acute health issues but not so good for chronic issues because, all too often, it doesn't treat the underlying cause of the health issue. Acupuncture treats health issues from the inside out, getting at the core of the dysfunction. Your phoenix acupuncturist will identify which points will balance the energy in your mind, body, and spirit.
For example, in Chinese medicine, your spleen is related to digestion. If your spleen qi (pronounced chee) is deficient, it is deficient not only for physical digestion but also for mental digestion and spiritual digestion. A person with deficient spleen energy will have trouble processing food, new ideas, or connections and relationships. Sometimes the symptom patterns show up in the physical digestive tract, sometimes with mental digestion of ideas, and sometimes in all areas. Recognizing the symptoms' patterns allows your phoenix acupuncture doctor to treat you using a focused single approach, rather than one treatment for one symptom. This is the cornerstone of holistic medicine.
Benefit #4 - Proven Effectiveness
Acupuncture has been practiced in China for centuries. Treatments and study were passed down from generation to generation. After thousands of years, we have the benefit of research to further verify the effectiveness of acupuncture treatments. However, we should not be too quick to judge this holistic medicine with the same analytical views as it's western medicine counterpart.
Because of its holistic nature, acupuncture benefits are difficult to measure in research trials. This is because traditional western research trials are about quantification and are very results driven. These are good and important parts of validating a medicinal practice. However when western research trials fail to show effectiveness, we should be as skeptical of the research design as we are about the treatment. Things like patient practitioner relationship, accurate point location, the type of acupuncture being done, and what result is being measured are important to keep in mind. Still, western research does show favorable results for acupuncture. Taking the positive research, in combination with the thousands of years of empirical evidence, gives acupuncture a solid history of proven effectiveness.
Benefit #5 - Comparatively Cost Effective
Healthcare costs are very expensive and, unfortunately, on the rise. While insurance premiums are rising, coverage for preliminary testing and visits are declining. Preventative medicine has been shown time and again to reduce overall healthcare costs, but insurance companies rarely cover it unless you pay more. As backwards as it seems, the old model continues. Acupuncture is a great way to re-balance your energy and overall system without spending thousands of dollars every year. While you may still need insurance, periodic acupuncture treatments will help prevent those very large bills down the road.
For a free consult with one of our Phoenix acupuncture doctors, or to check out our acupuncture phoenix clinic, give us a call or click on the link below.
Southwest Integrative Medicine
4045 E Bell Road Ste 107
Phoenix AZ 85032
480 451 5407