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WESTFIELD CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Information Sheet 1
Acupuncture
Question 1
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient form of healing that can be traced back over 2500 years and has
long been the dominant form of healthcare in many Eastern cultures, such as China.
According to Chinese medicine theory. ol (a form of vital energy) circulates throughout every
living organism in channels called meridians and each meridian is connected to muscles,
nerves, vessels and specific internal organs and organ systems.
In a healthy body.qi is abundant and flows
smoothly but disease or illness causes an
Imbalance or blockage of these channels. By
stimulating specific points along the meridians with
fine needles, this flow of energy is redirected to
rebalance qi and relieve tension, stress and pain.
Acupuncture is a safe, effective and chemical-free
way to promote the body's natural self-healing
abilities.
Acupuncture encourages relaxation
How does Acupuncture work?
Acupuncture is a holistic health therapy which focuses on the root cause of the disease. It
stimulates the body to produce its own natural oploids (which reduce pain and encourage
relaxation) promoting self-healing.
Inflammation is the basis of many modern diseases and studies have revealed the anti-
inflammatory effect of acupuncture.
Acupuncture regulates heart rate and blood flow and has an antiarrhythmic effect. Also, the
stimulation of particular acupuncture points assists the treatment of hypertension.