Acupuncture needles inserted at the correct meridian points unblock the obstructions and reestablish a healthy flow to tissues and organs, potentially correcting digestion, absorption, and energy production in the body.
The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system.
Dr. Safayan offers medical acupuncture — one of the oldest and most effective healing practices in the world updated with modern, medical and integrative perspectives. Especially helpful for allergies, pain relief, immune support, and balancing mind, body and spirit, whether in daily life, seasonally, or in times of special need.
Acupuncture has been found to be particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension, stress and emotional conditions.
Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for a few days or general changes in appetite, sleep, emotions, bowel or urination patterns may occur. These should not be cause for concern, as they are indications that the acupuncture is assisting the body in starting to heal.
Source of information: The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
Note: Dr. Safayan is one of the leading medical acupuncturists in the United States. He is a senior faculty member and the Preceptor in charge of the Helms Medical Institute, which provides medical acupuncture training for both civilian and military physicians in the use of acupuncture for common medical conditions as well as PTSD and TBI.
To learn more about acupuncture, read Dr. Safayan’s blog post, “Modern Benefits of an Ancient Healing Art“.