Acupuncture

ACUPUNCTURE OVERVIEW

Acupuncture points stimulate the body to create harmony and balance. State-of-the-art holographic disc from 8ight™marries the traditional Chinese medicine of acupuncture to produce a revolutionary delivery system achieving balance, harmony, and influencing the body for better health.

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April 8, 2007 –

Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture is the most commonly used medical procedure in the world. It is now considered a mainstream procedure in the United States.

In the past two decades, acupuncture has grown in popularity in the U.S. According to the 2002 National Health Interview Survey, an estimated 8.2 million American adults have used acupuncture -- an impressive number considering only an estimated 2.1 million American adults had used acupuncture the previous year.

There are approximately 6,500 licensed acupuncturists in the U.S. and 3,000 doctors who perform acupuncture as part of their medical practice. The U.S. medical community now accepts acupuncture and a growing number of medical schools, such as UCLA; include acupuncture training in their curriculum.

What is Acupuncture Medicine
Acupuncture is a type of traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for at least 2,500 years. It is partly based on the idea that complaints are not a singular problem. The belief is what happens in one part of the body is reflected in the rest body - that everything is interconnected.

The traditional Chinese theory behind acupuncture as a medical treatment is very different from that of Western medicine. It is a whole medical system that was documented in China by the 3rd century B.C. Traditional Chinese Medicine is based on a concept of vital energy, known as qi or chi (chee), which is believed to flow throughout the body. It is believed to regulate a person's spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical balance and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin (negative energy) and yang (positive energy).

WHY USE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS

How Acupuncture Works

No one is entirely sure how acupuncture works, thought the evidence shows it is a useful remedy. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, imbalances or disturbances in the basic qi (energy) are thought to result in illness or dysfunction. Disease results from the flow of qi being disrupted and yin and yang becoming unbalanced.

Qi is believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. There are 12 main meridians and 8 secondary meridians. Through these meridians energy flows are accessible through more than 2000 different acupuncture points. By inserting extremely fine needles into these points in various combinations, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will rebalance. This will allow your body's natural healing mechanisms to take over.

What are the Advantages of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the most studied and used medical procedure in the world with over 2,000 years in practice. Advances in western techniques are proving the usefulness of acupuncture as a drug free alternative.

Current studies indicate that acupuncture offers symptomatic relief for a variety of diseases and conditions, including low back pain, headaches, migraines and osteoarthritis. It is useful as an additional treatment or an acceptable alternative in a comprehensive pain management program.

In a 2006 a Mayo Clinic study showed that acupuncture significantly improved symptoms of fibromyalgia. The National Institutes of Health just did a study, one of the most comprehensive studies of acupuncture, on fibromyalgia with the same results – it significantly improves the symptoms of this disease.

In addition, research shows acupuncture can help manage postoperative dental pain and alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Studies show it also appears to offer relief for chronic menstrual cramps and tennis elbow.

Conclusion

The holographic discs from 8ight uses acupuncture point placement as a vehicle to create the desired effect: weight loss, more energy, restful sleep, or pain relief. It isn’t to treat or cure any specific disease; it simply enables the body to function at a higher level of health. When this type of natural optimal environment is present, the body has the capacity to effectively repair and heal itself. Naturally, individual results will vary depending upon numerous personal and environmental factors such as overall state of health, age, diet, etc.