What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine in which fine, sterile needles are applied to specific areas of the body, or acupoints, to stimulate energy flow (known as “chi”). The needles are usually left in place for a few minutes, which causes virtually no pain when done by a skilled acupuncturist.
During a treatment, energy is believed to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. When energy is flowing freely through the meridians, it stimulates the immune system, which is thought to promote healing and balance. In contrast, pain or illness may occur when the flow of energy is disturbed or off balance. A goal of acupuncture is to restore balance and healthy energy flow through the body to control pain and other symptoms.
While it’s not fully understood how acupuncture works, research suggests that the therapy can benefit cancer patients. It’s been shown that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy. In addition, research has shown that it can relieve pain, possibly by triggering the body’s pain-killing chemicals and by inducing the release of chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow.
http://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/acupuncture/?source=MSNPPC&channel=paid+search&c=paid+search%3ABing%3ANon+Brand%3APhrase%3ANon+Brand%3ETreatments%3APhrase&k_clickid=7f419747-dcf6-d749-aa0d-00001b8ac3da
During a treatment, energy is believed to circulate throughout the body along specific pathways called meridians. When energy is flowing freely through the meridians, it stimulates the immune system, which is thought to promote healing and balance. In contrast, pain or illness may occur when the flow of energy is disturbed or off balance. A goal of acupuncture is to restore balance and healthy energy flow through the body to control pain and other symptoms.
While it’s not fully understood how acupuncture works, research suggests that the therapy can benefit cancer patients. It’s been shown that acupuncture reduces nausea and vomiting after surgery and chemotherapy. In addition, research has shown that it can relieve pain, possibly by triggering the body’s pain-killing chemicals and by inducing the release of chemicals that regulate blood pressure and flow.
http://www.cancercenter.com/treatments/acupuncture/?source=MSNPPC&channel=paid+search&c=paid+search%3ABing%3ANon+Brand%3APhrase%3ANon+Brand%3ETreatments%3APhrase&k_clickid=7f419747-dcf6-d749-aa0d-00001b8ac3da
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