MedRehab physical therapy clinics in southern Ontario offer acupuncture point therapy to relieve many conditions

By Frank Giambagno, president, MedRehab Group

Acupuncture is a popular natural therapy that derives from Chinese medicine. The process is painless – but involves the insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body’s healing abilities. Acupuncture can be used to heal and relieve a wide variety of physical and mental health related problems.

Relieve your Pain

Acupuncture can be very powerful in relieving pain. Many kinds of pain. It does this by increasing the body’s level of endorphins, which are often referred to as “feel good” chemicals. Acupuncture also helps normalize nerve impulses because acupuncture points and the central nervous system are connected.

Strengthen your Immune System

There has been overwhelming evidence that acupuncture actually strengthens the body’s immune system and natural resistance. It has been shown that there is an increase in white blood cells, as well as in the level of Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Globulins after an acupuncture treatment. Alpha and Beta Globulins are thought to help white bloods cells better fight infection, while Gamma Globulins assist in the production of immune antibodies.

Stop your Allergies

Allergies are caused by the immune system reacting to substances that are harmless to most people. Environmental factors, such as pollen, dust and chemicals are common causes of allergies. Similar, foods such as milk, wheat, and selfish can cause allergic reactions. Through acupuncture, the body can be detoxified and the immune system can be strengthened, thereby causing the body to cease having allergic reactions.

Reduce your Stress

Stress can wear down your system and lead to more serious health problems, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and respiratory problems. According to Chinese medicine, stress causes these problems when the liver energy is out of balance. Acupuncture helps but this energy back into balance, which relaxes the muscles and brings about peace of mind.

Ease your menopause symptoms

Typical symptoms associated with menopause include night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and heart palpitations. These symptoms occur when the Yin is out of balance. Yet other symptoms of menopause can include weight gain, hypertension, indigestion, and water retention, these are caused by an imbalance in the Yang. If these are left untreated, it results in a Qi deficiency, which causes feelings of fatigue, a dry vagina, decreased sex drive, lower back pain, cold extremities, and incontinence. Acupuncture therapy has been shown to help get the Yin and the Yang back into balance, thereby restoring well-being.

Reduce PMS and menstruation pain and side effect

Many women experience both emotional and physical pain and discomfort before and after menstruation. Emotional difficulties can include sadness, anger outbursts, depression, and irritability. Physical pains can include pain in the lower back and the lower abdomen. Acupuncture can help bring the body back into balance and eliminate or lesson physical and social pain associated with menstruation.

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