How Contemporary Medical Practice May Be Influenced By Acupuncture

Pain

It is a horrible experience for one to experience serious pain. Research as shown that instead of taking all the pharmaceutical medicines a simple procedure of Acupuncture can be used. According to a study entitled “Reliving pain with Acupuncture”, it is a “Traditional Chinese” method which involves the insertion of extremely fine needles into the skin at specific "acupoints. " This relieve pain by releasing endorphins known as the body's natural pain-killing chemicals, and by affecting the part of the brain that governs serotonin, a brain chemical involved with mood. Russell (2014-2017), stated that acupuncture also helps with menstrual cramps, headache, low back pain, and osteoarthritis.

Anxiety

It is evident from numerous research that a lot of persons suffer some form of anxiety most persons are unable to manage this natural response to a stressful situation. When a person is overload with stressful scenarios the mind finds it difficult to provide coping mechanisms. Acupuncture on points around the heart, kidney, spleen and ear are used to treat anxiety. According to Erin Jahns in an article she wrote testing if acupuncture works for anxiety, she mentioned that she lay happily with her eyes closed, listening to cathartic relaxation music, and wasn’t aware that she transformed into a human pin cushion with needles poking out from the crown of my head, forehead, wrists, and down my legs to my ankles. It further mention that she left feeling a lot calmer.

Infertility

With the introduction of Acupuncture in our medical practices, women are able to have a more chance of getting pregnant due to infertility in more cost efficient way. According to an article from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, there should be delicate balance between the hypothalamus, pituitary, and reproductive glands. Stress in woman can stop the entirely ovulating process which then cause infertility. Research also shows that stress can also create contraction in both fallopian tubes along with the uterus, which then cause movement and implantation of a fertilized egg. It is therefore evident that “Acupuncture” increase fertility in terms of reduce stress, increased in blood flow to the reproductive, according to medical research. The aim however is not just to improve women getting pregnant but also allow them to stay pregnant.

Inguinal Hernia

This occurs when substance of the abdomen which includes fat and or areas of the small intestine bulge through a weak area in the lower abdominal wall. According to a research Acupuncture can be used to treat it without the need for surgery. This is done by inserting small needles and manipulating them into the lower abdominal area of the body to relieve pain and aid in stimulating the flow of air in the liver channel. The burning of the mugwart herb is used in this process. . This however shows that there is simpler way of dealing with hernia that requires one to save money and also getting the right natural treatment possible.

Mental Health Disorders

In this society living with a mental health disorder can be a challenge. Many persons are reluctant to get the help they need because of what they fear others may say about them. With the aid of Acupuncture many persons can get the help they desired. According to an article published by Diane Joswick entitled “Acupuncture and Mental Health”, Acupuncture is used to treat the emotional and physical effects of mental health disorders are located all over the body. Lake (2004-2010), stated that Acupuncture as improve the addiction of persons that were alcohol abusers. It was also evident that persons experience a

Clearer ability to think.

Improve their interactions with persons.