How Does It Work?

Acupuncture is a traditional method of healing ailments through the insertion of needles in the body in order to influence physiological functioning.

The acupuncturist pierces the needles at certain essential points on your body. Every ailment has different points that help heal. These points are medically known as micro factures of the tissues in your body.

When these points are pressed, your body releases certain neurotransmitters that act as painkillers and relieve the pain.

No Piercing Pain

Are these needles going to hurt you? Not at all!

You might feel a small pinch that feels like a mosquito bite but other than this, it is a painless process.

Is It Safe?

Yes, the main aim of acupuncture is to reactivate the homeostasis (self-healing) quality of the body as a whole. So it doesn't alter the body functions in any way.

What Can Acupuncture Do?

Acupuncture helps with;

• Thyroid related disorders and Endocrine disorders.
• Pain in the body such as headaches, lower back pain, arthritis pain, joint pain and muscular pain.
• Lifestyle diseases such as paralytic attacks, blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, etc.
• Psychological problems such as depression, phobias. psychosis, etc. In this case, the process helps release endorphins in our body, which are feel-good hormones that alleviate mood swings.

Warning!

Make sure the doctor you go to is a qualified allopathic practitioner who practices acupuncture .It is very essential for your doctor to know whether you are suffering from any chronic disorder.

If you are treated for the wrong problem, it could worsen.

(With inputs from Dr. Jagdish Shah, Dr. Shah's Hospital and Acupuncture Research Centre)