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The Pricks and Prods of Acupuncture

The Pricks and Prods of Acupuncture. Keeley O’Keefe, Lisa Phan, Ashlyn Cowan, Madeline Embrey. Origin. The philosophy dates back to 8000 years First recorded in the book: Chinese Medicine, The Classic of Internal Medicine of the Yellow Emperor

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The Pricks and Prods of Acupuncture

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  1. The Pricks and Prods of Acupuncture Keeley O’Keefe, Lisa Phan, Ashlyn Cowan, Madeline Embrey

  2. Origin • The philosophy dates back to 8000 years • First recorded in the book: Chinese Medicine, The Classic of Internal Medicine of the Yellow Emperor • The idea of balance arises from the fury of Yin and Yang

  3. The Theory of Acupuncture • In theory the extremely fine needle stimulate the pathways of energy, which run beneath the surface of the skin. The needles stimulate the body’s healing response and help restore the body’s balance of energy.

  4. Conditions Recommended by the WHO • Acupuncture is approved to treat a surprising number of disorders. • Which include: respiratory disease, bronchopulmonary disease, eye disorders, dental disorders, orthopedic disorders, gastrointestinal and neurological diseases. • Some of the most common include: common cold, toothache, asthma, hiccups, arthritis, migraine, chemotherapy side affects, low back pain, infertility in women’s health, acid reflux, and drug addiction.

  5. Stats • In 1995 Which magazine surveyed, the general public, and the result were: 75% felt that their condition had been helped as a direct result of treatment, 83% felt their general sense of well being had improved. Of those who had acupuncture, 81% said they were satisfied of the result of their treatment.

  6. Process • Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine sterile needles into specific points located all over the body on a network of invisible pathways. • Treatment takes 40-60 minutes. • For the best results, repeat treatment at least once a week.

  7. Alternatives to Alternatives • For people who do not like needles, the process of Acupressure can be used to stimulate a response similar to acupuncture • You can also use Electro-acupuncture, although, it is more painful as more stimulations are given.

  8. Works Cited • http://www.acupuncture.com/education/theory/historyacu.htm • http://www.acupuncturist-southampton.co.uk/about-acupuncture.html • www.medicalacupunture.org • http://www.dingleacupunctureclinic.com/acupuncture.htm

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