10 Reasons to Get Acupuncture

When people think of Acupuncture, they may think of pain management or sports medicine, or maybe even Kim Kardashian's acupuncture facials. But the truth is that Acupuncture treats much more than that. When someone asks me what sort of things the patients I treat come to me for, the only concise answer I can think of is "Everything!"

 Acupuncture can influence every organ system in the body, every stage of disease, and every emotional or physical condition. Because of this, I truly believe every single person can benefit from Acupuncture, from small illnesses and minor discomforts to terminal or chronic diseases and everything in between. And in case you didn't know, here are 10 more amazing reasons to get Acupuncture:

1. IT WILL BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Regular monthly acupuncture sessions, or even one or two treatments per year before the flu or cold season, can greatly increase the strength of your immune system. Whether it be stress, hereditary, chemotherapy, surgery, or use of antibiotics, Acupuncture and herbal medicine can increase your Wei Qi and prevent the common cold or flu. Points on the wrist like Lung 7, or on the leg like Stomach 36 work really well!

2. IT CAN STABILIZE AND IMPROVE YOUR MOOD
There are dozens of points on the body like Yin Tang and Liver 3 that can help calm the mind and relieve stress. There are more points to slow down your thoughts, treat chronic and acute anxiety, help with the symptoms of depression, mania, bipolar disease, and many more! TCM sees emotions as indications of the health of specific organs and organ systems in the body that may have an imbalance of yin and yang. A few points a week for a few sessions, or a week or two of herbal formulas, can greatly help begin to stabilize mood disorders and help calm your mind!

3. TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP
'm sure almost everyone can say they've had a bout of insomnia or restless sleeping, whether it's difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking, dream disturbed sleep, restlessness, or difficulty staying asleep. Insomnia is one of the most common conditionals Acupuncture can treat. It can help quiet dreams, calm your mind, and help you have a deeper and more relaxed sleep. 

4. TO HELP YOU LOOSE WEIGHT
Yes you heard that right. Acupuncture can strengthen your digestive system, detox your intestines, and remove any digestive sluggishness that might be present. This can help your body lose weight faster and healthier. Along with specialized dietary guidelines and exercise, Acupuncture and Chinese herbs can help remove excess weight faster and keep it off permanently. Specific acupuncture points on the Spleen and Stomach meridians along with auricular needles can greatly aid the process of weight loss. 

5. LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat high blood pressure very effectively, possibly even as effective as medication - without the side effects! Points on the top of the ear and the bottom of the feet can balance the yin and yang of the body, stop dizziness, prevent headaches, and ultimately lower your blood pressure.

6. PREVENTION
The Ancient Chinese believed in preventing illness before it happened. They did this by learning to listen to the subtle warning signs of the body indicating imbalances of yin and yang or qi and blood. Acupuncturists are trained in analyzing these warning signs, treating them, and preventing them from becoming more severe and serious over time.

7. TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUNGER
Not only can TCM increase your energy and improve mood, but facial acupuncture can lift the muscles, plump up the skin, brighten the complexion, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful looking appearance. 
8. FOR A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
Acupuncture and herbs are amazing for increasing fertility and ovulation, preventing miscarriage, treating morning sickness, ensuring a healthy pregnancy and helping with delivery! Special points in the lower abdomen can aid fertility while points on the forearm can calm morning sickness. 

9. PAIN RELIEF THAT LASTS
Acupuncture is great for stimulating the immune system and circulatory system in traveling to the areas of the body in pain. This helps for faster recovery, increased mobility, and less pain!

10. IT WORKS