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Myths about Acupuncture

Myths about Acupuncture

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Myths about Acupuncture

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  1. Acupuncture is seen by many people as a mysterious healing method and some categorizes it as a quack medicine. This presentation will help you clear your doubts on acupuncture theory Myths About Acupuncture Source: https://plus.google.com/100923324972089266153/about?hl=en

  2. Myth: Acupuncture is dangerous and also painful. There is no pain. The individual may feel a tiny prick upon insertion of the needle. Sometimes the individual does not feel the needle at all.

  3. Myth: Acupuncture needles can transfer diseases like AIDS and hepatitis from individual to individual. Generally individuals are given their own set of needles. In the United States, the use of disposable single use needles is a standard practice. Therefore, there is no risk of these diseases being transmitted.

  4. Myth: Acupuncture is used on for treatment of pains only. Acupuncture is used in the treatment of pain but not for that sole purpose only. Since many studies showed that acupuncture had the ability to relieve pain it was thought that it only had that purpose. Acupuncture is used in a wide variety of treatments for various ailments like improving fertility, for pregnancy, etc.

  5. Myth: It is best if a physician (MD) performs acupuncture. Physicians have a very limited training in acupuncture. When you consider licensed acupuncturists they have several years of training. Therefore, it is best if you go for treatment to a licensed acupuncturist who has more experience.

  6. Myth: The need for acupuncture does not exist today. Acupuncture is widely used today. It often prevents the use of cortisone, painkillers and surgery. Studies have shown that about 61% of patients who were treated with acupuncture after being paralyzed as a result of a stroke showed great improvement.

  7. Thus, you have now clear about all the myths about acupuncture and their actual truths. To know more about acupuncture treatment visit this Google page of the Myungmunmed at https://plus.google.com/100923324972089266153/about?hl=en.

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