complementary medicine

Practitioners of the ancient Chinese art of acupuncture rely on the acupuncture points map to free trapped energy in the body and restore health.

You might have spotted this type of chart of the human body on the wall of your holistic doctor’s office or during a visit to a natural health store. It depicts numerous points on the body where the body’s energy
also known as qi
often accumulates. In fact
there are over 2
0
points that conduct energy throughout the body!

Because of their direct connection to the flow of energy in the body
the acupuncture pressure points depicted on the acupuncture points map help to regulate body function
mood
emotional and spiritual well-being. You might find it surprising that acupuncture has been used for over two millennia to help relieve headaches
skin conditions
digestive disorders
and asthma. And
that’s just the beginning. Acupuncture has been known to help with depression
phobias
addictions
low self-esteem
eating disorders
and other ailments caused by energy imbalances in the body.

The traditional acupuncture points chart shows fourteen main channels
also known as meridians
which exist in the body – one meridian for each of the twelve organs
one along the spine and another along the abdomen. Acupuncture pressure points are located along these meridians
and some points have more than one function. This means that an acupuncturist might use them to cure more than one type of illness.

For example
there is a commonly-used point on the acupuncture points chart
which is located on the back side of the hand between the thumb and first finger. Acupuncturists use it mainly to relieve pain and to treat constipation or other intestinal disorders. This point
however
is also used to treat illnesses which cause inflammation and fever. Because the large intestine meridian runs from the hand to the face
these symptoms often manifest in the throat and head.

Another point on the acupuncture points map is located at the base of the skull along the gallbladder meridian. This is a valuable point to know around cold and flu season
because it helps treat these annoying illnesses. It also helps relieve headaches
neck pain
and fever. Additionally
it may also lower blood pressure and relax tension in the region around the eyes. There are a multitude of points that may hold the key to better health for you.

How does an acupuncturist use these points on an acupuncture points map? He or she utilizes small needles and places them at the specific point on the patient’s body to help relieve illnesses caused by disrupted energy flow. By manipulating the flow of qi at these points
the two forms of energy in the body
yin and yang
are brought into proper alignment. It may require several visits to your acupuncturist to bring your body’s energy into harmony.

Encouraging the proper flow of life energy at specific acupuncture pressure points will help bring your body into physical and emotional harmony
in addition to proper diet
exercise
and healthy lifestyle choices. Visit a licensed acupuncturist who has studied the acupuncture points map in detail to ensure a beneficial session.

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