Acupuncture is a medical treatment of Chinese origin. The acupuncture picks needles in some parts of the body. The points are located on strategic areas of the lines (meridians) that provide energy. The implantation needle is designed to balance the energy (Qi functions). The disease can move in a body whose energy is in balance.
There are more than 360 locations on the body, the most important points are located at the ends. To identify areas for sewing, the acupuncturist makes a thorough examination of the patient. It assesses both physical and mental disorders, unlike Western medicine, which applies only to the affected organ.
The needle is painless when located precisely on a specific point. The needles are removed after (on average) 20 minutes. The needles are generally single use, at least in the West. The single-use needles is a law in Quebec.
A second technique used in acupuncture is the application of heat to the strategic points.
Scientific studies attempt to demonstrate the effectiveness of treatment. Confidence in acupuncture treatment (placebo effect) can sometimes contribute to the improvement of a condition, the power of the brain is not fully understood.
11 juin 2010
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