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What Is Acupuncture?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Acupuncture began thousands of years ago in ancient China with the discovery that stimulating specific areas on the skin affects the flow of energy, or qi (pronounced \u201cchee\u201d), through the body\u2019s network of pathways, or meridians. Today, acupuncture has evolved into a proven scientific system of healing that works to restore balance in the entire body rather than healing individual parts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acupuncture functions like your body\u2019s immune system when it responds to a cut by forming a scab. By inserting needles into specific anatomical points in nerves, muscles and connective tissues, our licensed acupuncturists can direct energy to areas that need healing and release your natural healing chemicals and painkillers. This helps to restore balance across the body\u2019s interconnected systems.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Is Acupuncture Important?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The flow of energy in the human body can be affected by a wide range of lifestyle and environmental factors, such as physical pain and injuries, psychological and emotional stress, poor nutrition, toxins, bacteria,\u00a0and viruses. When meridians become congested and energy can\u2019t reach its destination, the body\u2019s systems can become imbalanced. This can result in pain, inflammation, anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog, poor digestion, poor sleep, skin disorders, and a variety of other health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Natural Healthcare Center, our goal is always to treat the whole person and make sure the entire body is in balance. This makes acupuncture an extremely valuable treatment option, especially when combined with our other services. Our licensed acupuncturists use a variety of acupuncture techniques to restore balance and promote healing, while ongoing treatments can help to maintain balance and prevent disease and injury. Acupuncture can also reduce reliance on opioids and other prescription painkillers.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Conditions Can Be Treated with Acupuncture?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The World Health Organization lists about three dozen diseases, symptoms and conditions for which acupuncture has been proven to be beneficial in clinical trials. However, there is a growing body of evidence that suggests acupuncture is an effective treatment for a much broader range of conditions. New research is being released on a regular basis, and the acupuncturists at Natural Healthcare Center stay up to date on the latest data and techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conditions that can be treated with acupuncture include but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n