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TCM AcupuntureElevate Your Well-being with Acupuncture in OttawaAcupuncture is a traditional therapy originated in China around 3000 years ago. Acupuncture restores and maintains health by the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the surface of the body. The action of needling these points stimulates the body to rebalance itself, catalyzing homoeostasis by activating the body's own recuperative and self-healing powers. How does Acupuncture work?According to acupuncture theory, the body possesses a network of invisible pathways called Meridians that link together the entire body and organs. Throughout these Meridians flows a life force or ‘vital’ energy of the body (called Qi) that has different qualities and functions in different part of the body. Along each Meridian there are many acupuncture points that have particular influences on the Qi of different organs and body parts.Once Qi becomes imbalanced, health deteriorates and illness appears. Acupuncture stimulates the points to restore the balance of the Qi and maintain the health. Mechanisms of acupuncture are still unclear. Multiple physiologic models have been proposed, which have implicated hormones (eg. cortisol and oxytocin), the immune system, and the autonomic and somatic nervous systems. Indications of AcupunctureAcupuncture is well known for its success in the realm of pain relief. In fact, it is effective in treating a wide range of illnesses. The commonly treated diseases and conditions include the following: Acupuncture for Respiratory System & ENT Disorders:
Acupuncture for Gastro-Intestinal System
Acupuncture for Neurological And Musculoskeletal Disorders
Acupuncture for Gynaecological Disorders
Acupuncture for Pediatric Disorders:
Acupuncture for Dermatological Disorders
Acupuncture for Sub-Health
Safety and Side-Effect of AcupunctureIn a skilled hand, acupuncture in Ottawa is very safe. Needles we used are sterilized single used with good quality. When the needle is inserted into the skin, it may cause a little prick and when withdrawn, minor bleeding occasionally. To those who take anticoagulants or aspirin, the chance of bleeding may increase although careful manipulation is applied. Very rarely dizziness/discomfort could happen which may be caused by multiple factors such as special constitution, scare of needles, hunger etc. |