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With an ever increasing number of people pursuing alternative options to regular, invasive, and often painful medical treatment, acupuncture is one route that many choose to take. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is a widely practiced form of alternative medicine, favored highly for its ability to not only treat clinical conditions, but also in its use in combating addiction problems. Many patients have found it to be an exceptional smoking cessation tool, as have some people wanting to lose weight. There have been conflicting opinions about the effectiveness of acupuncture, by scientists and clinicians respectively, however, like most non-conventional and alternative medicines, the effectiveness can vary greatly from patient to patient, working better on some ailments or afflictions than others. Reviews have agreed though that over time, using acupuncture proved to be very efficient in treating neck pain. Acupuncture Denver works by an experienced practitioner inserting solid, ultra-thin needles into certain points over the body, known as 'acupressure points'. Different areas of the body are directly related to ailments, for example, a place on the underside of the forearm can be stimulated to relieve nausea and vomiting, and separately, the webbed area between your thumb and forefinger can be stimulated to relieve headaches. The theory is related to 'chi', the energy that the Chinese believe flows throughout the body, and it is the disruption of this flow which many believe to be the cause of illness, and acupuncture is said to work by correcting this imbalance. Modern medicine practitioners have agreed that the stimulation of strategic points on the body can release natural painkillers and increase blood flow, thus supporting the theory that acupuncture does indeed work. Preparation for an acupuncture treatment session will usually involve the patient being asked a series of questions, and being examined by the practitioner. The common areas of examination are the face and the tongue. Many cultures believe that the surface of a person's tongue can reveal a multitude of ailments, and can be used as a map to decide on which acupuncture points should be stimulated. The initial evaluation may take up to an hour so that the person performing the acupuncture can obtain as much relevant information about the patient's health as possible. Once this evaluation has been completed, the patient will then go on to receive treatment. Depending on the ailment or illness, there will usually be up to 20, very thin needles inserted into the appropriate acupressure points, and these may or may not be twirled once in place to obtain maximum effect. Acupuncture is rarely painful, though patients may feel a deep aching sensation when the needle is properly placed and has reached the correct depth. The needles will usually be left in the skin for between 10 and 20 minutes before being removed. Again, this should be a painless procedure. Whether acupuncture works is down to the individual. Some patients claim to feel exhilarated or energized after their first treatment, while others feel it did not help them. In many cases, however, more than one treatment is required in order to obtain maximum benefits. Some experts have even claimed that the positioning of the acupuncture needles plays no part in the results, and that those who believe it will work, will see the most positive outcome. This can be said for any non-conventional medicine though, and for many people that are suffering from an addiction or debilitating pain, acupuncture Denver may be something they can turn to when all other conventional medicine options have been exhausted. Alan Smith is an expert on health and wellness. He has been writing articles on acupuncture Denver for several years.
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