About Acupuncture ...
Suzy enjoying acupuncture treatment.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine needles in very specific locations to encourage the body to promote natural healing and improve function.
How does acupuncture work?
Classically, the Chinese explanation involves channels of energy coursing throughout the body. The channels deliver energy to all parts of the body to nourish the tissues and organs. An obstruction in the energy flow creates an imbalance. Channels and associated organs are influenced by placing acupuncture needles in specific locations. The action of the needles unblocks obstructions and restore the balance of energy to all the channels and organs.
The modern scientific explanation includes the release of chemical mediators to the muscles, nerves, and brain when an acupuncture needle stimulates an acupuncture point. These chemicals can change the perception of pain or release other chemicals or hormones that influence the body’s self-regulation. Improved energy and biochemical balance results from acupuncture which in turn stimulates your pet’s natural healing abilities and promotes physical and mental well being.
How do animals respond to acupuncture?
Each animal responds differently to acupuncture. Most domestic animals show profound relaxation during acupuncture treatment. In most cases, your pet will not feel the prick of the needle, but may feel a warm or tingly sensation (as described by humans) after the needle is inserted.
Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine needles in very specific locations to encourage the body to promote natural healing and improve function.
How does acupuncture work?
Classically, the Chinese explanation involves channels of energy coursing throughout the body. The channels deliver energy to all parts of the body to nourish the tissues and organs. An obstruction in the energy flow creates an imbalance. Channels and associated organs are influenced by placing acupuncture needles in specific locations. The action of the needles unblocks obstructions and restore the balance of energy to all the channels and organs.
The modern scientific explanation includes the release of chemical mediators to the muscles, nerves, and brain when an acupuncture needle stimulates an acupuncture point. These chemicals can change the perception of pain or release other chemicals or hormones that influence the body’s self-regulation. Improved energy and biochemical balance results from acupuncture which in turn stimulates your pet’s natural healing abilities and promotes physical and mental well being.
How do animals respond to acupuncture?
Each animal responds differently to acupuncture. Most domestic animals show profound relaxation during acupuncture treatment. In most cases, your pet will not feel the prick of the needle, but may feel a warm or tingly sensation (as described by humans) after the needle is inserted.
A famous Chinese quote states:
Tong zhi bu tong, bu tong zhi tong
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Free flow means there is no pain,
pain means there is no free flow.
If blood is circulating freely there is no pain in the body. When something is impeding the flow there is pain.
This famous quote sums up what acupuncture can do for the body. Numerous western scientific studies have shown that acupuncture improves the circulation into the targeted area. This means that with acupuncture all the substances that circulate in the blood can more easily get into a problem area and do their job soothing and healing.
The body’s natural pain killers called endorphins circulate in the blood, so do hormones, oxygen from the air breathed, natural anti-inflammatory substances, and nutrients from the foods eaten. In addition, the circulation carries away waste products which if they build up in an area are a cause of inflammation and toxicity.
This famous quote sums up what acupuncture can do for the body. Numerous western scientific studies have shown that acupuncture improves the circulation into the targeted area. This means that with acupuncture all the substances that circulate in the blood can more easily get into a problem area and do their job soothing and healing.
The body’s natural pain killers called endorphins circulate in the blood, so do hormones, oxygen from the air breathed, natural anti-inflammatory substances, and nutrients from the foods eaten. In addition, the circulation carries away waste products which if they build up in an area are a cause of inflammation and toxicity.
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