How to Perform Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice, known to be at least 5,000 years old. It is usually associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but records show it was used in many cultures, most prominently by the Egyptians. Only in the last decade or so has it become an accepted form of pain relief and healing among doctors and those suffering in some way.
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Find out what license you need to perform acupuncture in your state and then go through the training to become certified. In some states a medical doctor with the required training may use acupuncture along with his regular medical practice. It is very important to know exactly what you are doing when you perform this ancient healing art.
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Learn the tools of the trade; needles and a map of anatomical meridians. Acupuncturists use stainless steel needles--thin as a hair and approximately 2 inches long, although some vary slightly in length. Needles are disposable to avoid contamination.
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Understand how the process works on the human body. There are 3 known pathways to gain the results of acupuncture. The methods of application consist of deciding on the correct points to insert the needles (approximately 1 inch into the body) and the method which is most effective for treatment of the patient.
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Take into account the different result of the placement of the needles. Inserting the needle stimulates nerve fibers which send an impulse to the spinal cord. Endorphins are released and block the pain signal. It also sends an impulse to the brain where enkephalin is released, which releases serotonin to suppress the pain signal. Hormones from the pituitary gland cause a reaction releasing cortisol (an anti-inflammatory steroid) into the bloodstream.
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Learn the meridians of the human body. These are interconnected pathways dotted with hundreds of points which affect different parts of the body. Decide which treatment produces the best results; the 3 effects become stronger the closer the needles are placed to the pain center. The needles are left in place from 20 to 50 minutes and are sometimes twisted to stimulate the nerve fibers more effectively.
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Assure your patients it is relatively painless, although some people feel a slight prick. Many feel nothing at all. There are few, if any, side effects. These include a feeling of well-being and a deep relaxation. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses, such as nausea from chemotherapy, headaches, asthma and addiction, and it is used along with other treatments for rehabilitation after a stroke.
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Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice, known to be at least 5,000 years old. It is usually associated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), but records show it was used in many cultures, most prominently by the Egyptians. Only in the last decade or so has it become an accepted form of pain relief and healing among doctors and those suffering in some way.
1
Find out what license you need to perform acupuncture in your state and then go through the training to become certified. In some states a medical doctor with the required training may use acupuncture along with his regular medical practice. It is very important to know exactly what you are doing when you perform this ancient healing art.
2
Learn the tools of the trade; needles and a map of anatomical meridians. Acupuncturists use stainless steel needles--thin as a hair and approximately 2 inches long, although some vary slightly in length. Needles are disposable to avoid contamination.
3
Understand how the process works on the human body. There are 3 known pathways to gain the results of acupuncture. The methods of application consist of deciding on the correct points to insert the needles (approximately 1 inch into the body) and the method which is most effective for treatment of the patient.
4
Take into account the different result of the placement of the needles. Inserting the needle stimulates nerve fibers which send an impulse to the spinal cord. Endorphins are released and block the pain signal. It also sends an impulse to the brain where enkephalin is released, which releases serotonin to suppress the pain signal. Hormones from the pituitary gland cause a reaction releasing cortisol (an anti-inflammatory steroid) into the bloodstream.
5
Learn the meridians of the human body. These are interconnected pathways dotted with hundreds of points which affect different parts of the body. Decide which treatment produces the best results; the 3 effects become stronger the closer the needles are placed to the pain center. The needles are left in place from 20 to 50 minutes and are sometimes twisted to stimulate the nerve fibers more effectively.
6
Assure your patients it is relatively painless, although some people feel a slight prick. Many feel nothing at all. There are few, if any, side effects. These include a feeling of well-being and a deep relaxation. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses, such as nausea from chemotherapy, headaches, asthma and addiction, and it is used along with other treatments for rehabilitation after a stroke.
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