Acupunture

Hugo Hiram García Ovín

Marcelino López Rodríguez
Ulises Eleazar Rasgado Binzha
Diego Alberto Orozco Guerrero
Origins and
History
• Acupuncture is an ancient medical practice
that originated in China more than 2,500 years
ago. The practice involves the insertion of thin
needles into specific points on the body,
known as acupuncture points, to stimulate the
body's natural healing processes.

• The earliest recorded use of acupuncture dates

back to the Huangdi Neijing, or Yellow
Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine, which
was written around 200 BCE. This text outlines
the principles of traditional Chinese medicine,
including acupuncture, and describes the use
of acupuncture to treat a variety of illnesses.
• In the 1950s, acupuncture
gained recognition in the West
as an effective treatment for
pain relief, and in 1979, the
World Health Organization
(WHO) recognized acupuncture
as a valid medical treatment.
Today, acupuncture is used to
treat a variety of conditions,
including chronic pain,
migraines, infertility, and anxiety,
among others.
Ailments and
symptoms it
relieves
• The diseases that are treated with acupuncture are:
• Respiratory system diseases such as: cold, flu, tonsillitis,
asthma, pharyngitis.

• Digestive system diseases such as: spasms of the esophagus

and cardia, hiccups, irritable bowel, diarrhea, constipation.

• Diseases of the nervous system such as: migraine

headache, facial paralysis, trigeminal neuralgia, post-stroke
paralysis.

• Other pathological states such as: hypertension, sports

injuries, allergies, skin problems, addictive disorders,
conjunctivitis.
How effective it
is
• Although acupuncture is not a
treatment that "cure all," is very
effective in treating various
diseases and conditions.
Acupuncture is most effective in
treating chronic pain, such as
headaches, menstrual cramps,
and lower back, neck, or muscle
pain.
Problems or side
effects it may cause

• Some side effects that

acupuncture can cause can be
muscle pain, slight bleeding or
bruising at the site where the
needles were placed, headache.
Reports from
people who have
used it
• Even though acupuncture origin was on Asiatic
countries, it's propagation as a medical -
alternative remedy has expanded throw the
whole Earth, making it a well known remedy.
Here are some testimonies that shared their
experiences with acupuncture:

• Mexico city; Alma, 18 years old

• "I used to practice gymnastics, but suddenly,
my knee hurt so much so I couldn't practice
gymnastics again. Fortunately I knew a
recommendation of my aunt, the acupuncture.
I tried it on some sessions and now I returned
to gymnastics".
• Estado de México; Magdalena 58 years old
• "My back used to hurt since a year ago, I
carried badly my vegetables, but my friend
recommended me acupuncture. After those
sessions now I can walk better and carry things
I couldn't".

• Michoacan; Francisco; 45 years old

• "I can't have a lot of time to rest, because I
work all day, and my back hurts, but then a
close friend of mine told me to try
acupuncture. I tried it and my back doesn't
hurts anymore and now I can work better at
work".