Acupuncture 101.
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Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points throughout the body, that have been scientifically studied and supported in their efficacy of treatment and management of different medical conditions.
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These "points" are described to be located along meridians, or Qi (energy) channels within the body. We now know these points to be associated with:
• myo-fascial junctions (muscle movement)
• high density free nerve endings (direct pathways to the brain)
• small arterioles (blood = nutrients) and
• lymphatic vessels (detoxification!)
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A recent surge of research studies provide scientific evidence supporting that the afferent somatic neural stimulation caused by acupuncture, results in:
• Release of B-Endorphins, Serotonin, and other neurotransmitters (feel good hormones and pain control!)
• Increased microcirculation (again, nutrition and detoxification)
• Decrease of harmful inflammatory cells (the body damaging itself)
• Increase of circulating mesenchymal stem cells (regeneration aka healing cells!!)
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So what conditions benefit from increased circulation, neuronal stimulation, pain control, hormone release/regulation, decreased inflammation, detoxification, and release of stem cells?
-> Muscluloskeletal Conditions: Osteoarthritis, muscle soreness, back pain, ligament rehabilitation.
-> Neurological Disorders: intervertebral disc disease, peripheral nerve paralysis, aids in the management of seizures
-> Gastrointestinal Disorders: diarrhea, GI ulcers, constipation, etc
-> Chronic Conditions: chronic skin conditions, asthma, allergies, otitis, renal/liver diseases, endocrine diseases, geriatric weakness, and anhidrosis
-> and most importantly, improved comfort and quality of life for cancer and hospice patients.
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Does this sound like something your pet could benefit from?! We would love to schedule a free 15 minute phone consultation to help you determine if your pet would benefit from acupuncture (and/or chiropractic)! Call or text today to schedule (616)965-1833!