Acupuncture for Headaches
According to acupuncturists, as many as five hundred points on the body are connected to nerve receptors. When extremely thin stainless- steel needles (some no thicker than a hair) are eased into some of these areas (acupoints), the nerve cells are stimulated and pain decreases.
Although Western science can’t explain why it might work, acupuncture is thought to trigger the release of endorphins, the body’s “feel good” hormones that fight pain and depression. Studies have found that acupuncture also stimulates the immune and circulatory systems.
When you first visit an acupuncturist, you may be surprised at the amount of time he or she spends interviewing you. Naturally, you’ll be asked about your symptoms, your medical history, and your pain, but you’ll also be quizzed about your diet, sleeping habits, bowel habits, and emotional state.
The acupuncturist will probably examine your tongue, fingernails, eyes, and skin; may listen to your speaking voice, bowel sounds, and breathing; and will take your pulse. The idea is to find out the source of the imbalance in your body that’s leading to your headaches.
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