| Acupuncture Q&A Principles—How acupuncture works: Origins The first record of Acupuncture is found in the 4,700 year old "Huang Di Nei Jing". This is said to be the oldest medical textbook in the world, written down from even earlier theories by Shen Nung, the father of Chinese Medicine. Shen Nung documented theories about circulation, pulse, and the heart over 4,000 years before European medicine had any concept about them. Historically, "acupuncture points" were viewed as pathways into the body's electrical "channels". These points provide practitioners with a means to redirect, increase, or decrease Qi (pronounced CHEE), thereby bringing body systems into balance and harmony. Realms of Influence Acupuncture is employed to help the body to heal from injury, whether stress or trauma induced. It stimulates the immune system, and can help manage blood circulation, blood pressure, rhythm and blood volume in the heart, production of stomach fluids, and production of blood cells. Better Living through Electricity The body continually generates electricity. These electrical fields influence the growth, maturation, and functioning of some types of cells. Acupuncture points are concentrated in areas of low electrical resistance, or channels. Studies show a direct correlation between the body's electrical fields and these channels. Acupuncture works by influencing the body's electromagnetic fields. Acupuncture points have conductive properties, and stimulating these points can enhance chemical neurotransmission throughout the body. |
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