Acupuncture

Acupuncture describes a family of procedures that stimulate different points on the body using a variety of techniques. The most frequently studied scientifically studied acupuncture technique involves placing solid, thin, sterile metal needles into the skin and manipulating them.

• Reduces pain. It regulates the vegetative nervous system, so it is used for chronic pain such as arthritis or osteoarthritis, and acute pain such as headache, back pain, fibromyalgia or pain caused by injuries, such as contractures or sprains.
• Promotes circulation, so it can be effective in inflammation and varicose veins, improves wound healing and reduces muscle edema.
• Improves symptoms in respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis or allergic cough.
• Frees from stress and anxiety, because it achieves balance in the body’s energy and helps relaxation (see more ways to combat stress and anxiety).
• Avoid insomnia by releasing anxiety and avoid depressive processes since by feeling less anguish you will better face problems.
• Reduces allergic reactions on the skin, so it is used in the treatment of hives, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.
• In cancer treatment, acupuncture is used to reduce the side effects that radiotherapy or chemotherapy produce such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness. It activates the immune system and makes the patient face his illness with more strength.