Name: Café, Arvin O.

October 1, 2021

Acupuncture – Principles of Therapy

 Acupuncture is an old method of medicine that dates back at least 2,500 years in China. For many ages, it has
been practiced across Asia. Since the 1970s, acupuncture has been integrated into mainstream Western
society, and it is now gaining popularity in many regions of the Western hemisphere. Acupuncture works by
controlling the flow of Qi in the body, which is the life force or energy force that is found in all living things,
using extremely small needles. Needle Acupuncture Treatment.
 According to acupuncture theory, there are 12 major meridians via which Qi flows. The primary internal
organs of the body are represented by these meridians. There is a meridian for the liver, a meridian for the
heart, and so on. The Qi can become sluggish or inadequate in each of these meridians. StagnantQi refers to a
blockage or overabundance of energy, which can manifest as discomfort, inflammation, migraines, high
blood pressure, sadness, and menstruation irregularities. Deficient Qi refers to an organ's inability to fulfill its
functions due to a lack of functional energy. Chronic diarrhea and tiredness, for example, might easily be
caused by spleen Qi deficiency.
 Acupuncture therapy usually entails putting needles into a number of acupoints, which are precise points on
the meridians where Qi is thought to congregate. Stagnant Qi may be disseminated, and deficient Qi can be
tonified by regulating the flow of Qi on a specific meridian. Therefore, symptoms associated with these
underlying energy imbalances should improve spontaneously. On the 12 meridians, there are 365 acupoints,
as well as countless "extra points" throughout the body. Microsystems such as the ear, eye, nose, and hand
are also present. Regardless of the nature of the patient's problems, some acupuncturists will exclusively
utilize these precise locations.
 Acupuncture has been shown in Western biomedicine to release the neurotransmitter serotonin and beta-
endorphins, opiate-like compounds produced by the brain. Serotonin balance is important for emotional and
mental health, and it's been related to good eating habits, sleeping patterns, and pain levels. Acupuncture can
mimic the effects of beta-endorphins, which are analgesic and anti-inflammatory and are responsible for the
runner's high.
 Internal organs are treated utilizing meridians that flow through or influence the organ since they are not
easily accessible for acupuncture therapy. Lung illnesses like as asthma and chronic bronchitis, for example,
can be treated with points on the meridians that go through the lungs. The big intestine meridian, which
travels through the lungs on its route to the gut, is utilized to treat lung diseases.
 The large intestine meridian begins around the index finger's nail and runs along the side of the thumb's
finger over the outside aspect of the arm. It travels from the shoulder to the nose, passing via the shoulder,
throat, and nose. The meridian plunges inwards after passing through the nose, going via the throat and lungs
on its way to the large intestine. On the skin, the meridian has a total of twenty spots along its path. These
superficial points are utilized to treat any of the organs that are located along the meridian's course.
 When the energy flow via this meridian is disrupted, it can produce nosebleeds, colds, sore throats, and
discomfort in the arm, shoulder, elbow, or wrist. It may induce stomach discomfort or diarrhea because to its
internal connection with the big intestine. The big intestine meridian might be painful due to an
overabundance of energy running through it. It can also induce shoulder stiffness, vertigo, abdominal
distention, and constipation, while a lack of Chi in this meridian can lead to diarrhea, shivering, and a dry
mouth. All of the diseases listed above can be addressed using points along the large intestine meridian.

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