Benefits of acupuncture: dredge meridians, reconcile qi and blood, prevent and cure diseases

Acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese medicine therapy, regulates human body functions by stimulating specific acupoints. Its benefits can be summarized in three major aspects: First,Dredge meridians, relieve pain and stiffness; second,Reconciling Qi and Blood, improve endocrine and immunity; thirdly,Disease prevention and treatment, auxiliary treatment of chronic diseases and sub-health. In terms of primary and secondary structure, the treatment of common diseases (such as cervical spondylosis, insomnia) is the core, and health care is the supplement. At the same time, attention should be paid to operating specifications and taboos.

Unblocking meridians: Relieving pain and dysfunction

Acupuncture promotes local blood circulation and loosens muscle adhesions by stimulating acupoints (such as Hegu and Zusanli).Cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniationThe effect on pain relief is remarkable. For example, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture to treat migraines, and clinical data shows that the effectiveness rate exceeds 60%. In addition, patients with facial paralysis can accelerate the recovery of neurological function through acupuncture on Fengchi, cheekbones and other acupoints. It should be noted that acute sprains require acupuncture treatment after 24 hours to avoid aggravating swelling.

Reconciling Qi and Blood: Improving inner balance

Acupuncture for Qi and blood disordersInsomnia, irregular menstruationetc. have a regulating effect. For example, Sanyinjiao point can regulate menstruation and relieve pain, and Neiguan point can calm the nerves and help sleep. Research from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine shows that patients with insomnia treated with acupuncture for four consecutive weeks can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep by an average of 40%. For those with low immunity, moxibustion at Guanyuan point can increase the activity of white blood cells and reduce the frequency of colds. However, patients with diabetes or skin infections should be cautious when applying moxibustion.

Preventing and treating diseases: assisting in the management of chronic diseases

As an auxiliary therapy for hypertension and diabetes, acupuncture regulates blood pressure and blood sugar by stimulating acupoints such as Taichong and Yongquan. Experiments by the Chinese Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences show that acupuncture combined with drugs can reduce the dose of antihypertensive drugs by 20%. In addition, Japanese manufacturers such asQinglingproducedElectronic acupuncture instrument(Model QL-2000), which simulates acupuncture through low-frequency pulses, is suitable for home health care, but is disabled for patients with severe heart disease.

Summary: Scientific application varies from person to person

Acupuncture and acupoint therapy has both therapeutic and health care value, but it needs to be followedProfessional physician guidance, avoid blind operation. Its advantages include small side effects and wide indications, especially suitable for chronic disease rehabilitation and sub-health conditioning. As research deepens in the future (for example, the analgesic mechanism of acupuncture has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Prize), its application will become more precise. Quote sources:WHO "Guidelines for the Clinical Application of Acupuncture",Zhang Boli "Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture", product data are shown in the table below: