Happy Holidays! The Acupuncture Clinic wishes you nothing but joy, strength, and resilience this holiday season and winter. And as the New Year approaches and the time for new beginnings dawns, we wanted to remind you of some of the ways that you can add to your health regimen. Here is some information we have found regarding ways that acupuncture can help you to do so.
WebMD posted an article called “Pain Relief Without Pills”. This article promotes acupuncture as a promising alternative form of pain relief. It discusses how acupuncture can help patients relieve such body aches associated with chronic pain, arthritis, and inflammation. Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese form of medicine, helps the flow of energy throughout the body. It is now being embraced and backed by Western scientists who suspect the practice may stimulate the release of chemicals, which can either soothe pain, or prompt the body’s natural healing systems.
In addition to pain relief acupuncture treats a variety of other ailments and conditions affecting all of our body’s systems. In 1970, the World Health Organization recognized acupuncture to treat nearly four dozen common ailments including:
We hope that you consider the great difference acupuncture can have on your health as you start to consider the changes you want to see in your New Year. Please contact us if you have any questions or if you would like feedback on your particular health needs.
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year!
Sincerely,
Guangli Xu, Ac. Lic