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In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), “qi” (pronounced “chee”) is the driving force that flows through all living things. It embraces all forms of energy from material (ground you walk on, things around you, and flesh and blood) to immaterial aspects (movement, light, heat, emotion, and so on). Qi is the vital energy that enables the body to function.
TCM practitioners believe that having free flowing and balanced qi leads to optimal health and well-being. On the other hand, if qi is blocked, stagnant, and out of balance, the body is susceptible to illnesses.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese tradition of inserting thin needles through specific points in the body to improve the flow of blocked or stagnant qi and activate the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms.
Acupuncture in the Philippines was introduced in the 1960s and was adopted as a valuable treatment option to manage pain.
Over time, acupuncture extended beyond needles and evolved to diverse stimulation techniques, such as:
Placing pressure to specific points of the body
Applying deep tissue massage technique
Burning of mugwort or moxa leaf on the surface of the skin to conduct heat into the body
Burning of mugwort or moxa leaf on the surface of the skin to conduct heat into the body
Skin scraping method usually done on the back, buttocks, arms, and legs
Utilizing electrical energy through acupoints
Acupuncture offers a natural, safer, and less invasive alternative for managing chronic and acute conditions without the use of drugs or surgery.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture for more than 100 health issues, including the following:
This alternative therapy is used mainly to relieve pain associated with various medical conditions.
Headache
Migraine
Neck pain and stiffness
Backache
Knee pain
Menstrual cramps
Toothache and other dental pain
Nausea and vomiting following surgery or chemotherapy
Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Labor pain
Respiratory tract disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
Tendinopathy
According to research, nonpharmacological traditional Chinese medicine including acupuncture can improve related symptoms of hypertension through external stimuli.
Constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, gastritis, and colitis
Menstrual cramps, irregular menstrual period, menopausal symptoms, and infertility
According to SCU Health, acupuncture can lessen allergic rhinitis and other nasal symptoms.
Studies show that acupuncture therapy can aid in the treatment of insomnia and promote restful sleep.
Acupuncture accompanied by proper diet and exercise can help in weight loss.
According to Mayo Clinic, acupuncture is a generally safe alternative treatment and the risks are low when performed by a certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Modern medical practice utilizes single-use needles, ensuring a very low risk of infection. Common side effects include soreness, minor bleeding, or bruising at the needle insertion sites.
Acupuncture is not suitable for everyone. Here are some contraindications:
According to Mayo Clinic, acupuncture is a generally safe alternative treatment and the risks are low when performed by a certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Modern medical practice utilizes single-use needles, ensuring a very low risk of infection. Common side effects include soreness, minor bleeding, or bruising at the needle insertion sites.
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