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Acupuncture treatment in Chapel Hill NC

Acupuncture Chapel Hill, NC

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Acupuncture In Chapel Hill, NC

What are the uses and effects of acupuncture?

Today acupuncture is the most common form of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the United States and in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Acupuncture is a 3,000-year-old holistic medicine. Following skillful examination of the patient, a trained acupuncturist stimulates specific points on the body by inserting of very fine needles into the skin.

According to acupuncture theory, the primary goal of acupuncture in Chapel Hill, NC is to balance qi — body energy. This body energy is divided into yin and yang, which are roughly understood in Western medicine as the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system branches of the autonomic nervous system.

There are six primary effects of acupuncture:

Analgesic:The reduction or elimination of pain is the most commonly known effect of acupuncture.
Sedation:Acupuncture decreases brain wave activity that could be related to conditions such as insomnia, epilepsy, stress, mental disorders, and anxiety. Deep relaxation, better sleep, and calmness may be the result.
Immune Enhancing:Chapel Hill, NC acupuncture has been shown to increase antibodies, which therefore strengthen the body against illness and disease.
Homeostatic:Apart from healing illness, disease, or pain, an acupuncturist may seek to return the body's internal systems to a natural balance.
Psychological:Measurable changes in the chemistry of the brain have been observed during acupuncture research. These changes result in a calm, tranquil effect that can last for several days or more.
Motor Recovery:Acupuncture may be able to help patients who are experiencing hindrances in their fine or gross motor skills, or who have been paralyzed.

Conditions that Acupuncture Helps

  • Low back pain
  • Neck and shoulder pain
  • Joint pain
  • Chronic headaches and migraines
  • Arthritis
  • Blood pressure imbalances
  • Nausea or vomiting from chemotherapy
  • Certain gastric disorders
  • Menstruation problems
  • Allergies
  • Sciatica
  • Dental pain
  • Acute bronchitis
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Sleep disorders
  • Certain eye disorders
  • Facial palsy
  • Paralysis after stroke
  • Intercostal neuralgia
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Inducing labor
  • Infertility

Acupuncture Therapy Helps Anxiety Disorders

Acupuncture in Chapel Hill, NC, can help manage symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety is rampant in our modern society. There are a variety of symptoms and physical manifestations associated with anxiety, including muscle tension, shortness of breath, elevated heart rate, headaches, pain, panic attacks, and insomnia.

Recent clinical research studies have verified that acupuncture treatment is an effective treatment for anxiety. Evidence shows that the effects of acupuncture for treating anxiety are significant when compared to conventional treatments. One study revealed that acupuncture therapy produced twice the symptom reduction as conventional therapeutic approaches.

How can I prepare for my first session?

  • Sessions will last anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. You can expect your first session to last longer than most.
  • Because you will not know how you will respond to treatment, give yourself a bit of time to recover after your first session. Some people may feel a little tired after some sessions.
  • While treatment is administered, your practitioner will help you to feel as comfortable as possible. You can expect to relax and may even nap while needles are in place.
  • Wear comfortable, loose clothing.
  • Drink plenty of water and avoid heavy foods and caffeine prior to sessions.

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