7 Fun Facts About Acupuncture [Infographic]
Have you been curious about receiving acupuncture? Check out these 7 fun facts about acupuncture!
An acupuncture needle is about as thin as a strand of hair
While some people may be put off by the idea of having needles inserted in their body, acupuncture needles are incredibly thin and most people don’t even notice them. Some people feel a slight pinch, but acupuncture is a safe and painless treatment. Also, did you know that acupuncture needles were originally made of bamboo and stone? Today’s needles are made from stainless steel and are single-use so they’re sterile and disposable.
You don’t need to be in pain to get acupuncture
While many people think about going to an acupuncturist for pain or another chronic condition, acupuncture is also considered a preventative treatment. This means it can actually help prevent pain and imbalance in the body. Acupuncture is for everyone, even if you’re feeling healthy.
But acupuncture can certainly help with many conditions
From chronic pain to infertility, acupuncture has been used to treat many different conditions. The World Health Organization (WHO) published a review of clinical trials in 2003 titled Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials that endorsed the use of acupuncture in treating over 200 symptoms and health conditions.
Acupuncturists look at your tongue
It may sound weird, but trained and experienced acupuncturists can tell a lot about your health from looking at your tongue. Based on your tongue’s color, texture, and coating, they can get insight into your overall health and pick up on indicators of imbalance in your body.
Acupuncture is completely customized
Acupuncture focuses solely on the patient to determine which acu-points to use and what the best course of action is.. Your acupuncture treatment will be 100% customized to your needs and your health. For example, if a bunch of people all went to an acupuncturist with a headache, they would most likely all receive very different treatment plans.
Acupuncture has very few negative side effects
In fact, most people don’t experience any negative side effects from acupuncture. In some cases, a patient may experience slight bruising or minor bleeding, but compared to some of the side effects of medication, there’s no reason not to try it!
Acupuncture can reduce wrinkles
Cosmetic acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that focuses on bringing blood, qi, and nourishment to your face in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. During a cosmetic acupuncture session, the whole body, including the face, is needled to help you look and feel younger and healthier.
