Nature is our benefactor and best friend. Respecting nature will only give us happiness, good health and blessings. However, in the so-called modern days of life, we have virtually forgotten what has provided us good health. Nowadays, the phenomena of fast foods have allowed our bodies to be badly nourished. The foods we eat are heavily laced with preservatives and genetically modified food products. The diet soft drinks many people drink are sweetened with the carcinogenic and Parkinson’s disease causing aspartame, which was banned in the 70’s and 80’s by the US FDA for causing a wide range of diseases but brought back in the market through corruption and bribery. Modern day living has given us a stressful and anxiety filled lifestyle. It has estranged our souls from meaningful relationships and has provided distractions like TV, which has degraded our intellect and stifled our quest for truth and wisdom. Digestive disorders have arisen due to poor nutrition and many therapies have risen to try to treat these disorders. Acupuncture Edina treatment is one of the most popular alternative forms of treatment for a wide range of diseases including digestive illnesses. It is about treating the body of sicknesses by inserting needles in specific body points to gain a desired outcome.
Acupuncture is based on the belief that that the body has energy points all along it where energy called chi flows throughout the body nourishing it with life giving energy. It is chi that makes the body live, grow and reproduce. These energy points are called meridians. Acupuncturists believe that the spleen controls gastrointestinal functions so any digestive disorders entail the treatment of the spleen. The meridians connected to the spleen are the stomach, spleen and large intestine meridians and as such, these meridians may be inserted with needles. Sometimes the acupuncturist would include herbal medicines in their treatment. Acupuncture treatment is very effective in treating digestive problems such as bacterial and gastrointestinal (GI) infections, GI bleeding, heartburn, gastritis and ulcers among others. Acupuncture helps release hormones that help stabilize the imbalances in the digestive system. Furthermore, the needles enable muscle relaxation, which gives better muscle movement, enhancing blood flow and the generation of lymph. The improved blood flow brings with it beneficial substances and nutrients that nourishes body organs relieving them of any pain they may have. Acupuncture is a very safe treatment. Some people are worried of infection because needles used are not replaced with new ones. That is simply not the case. Acupuncturists use new packaged sterilized and disposable needles per person to avoid cross infection. If one really wants to be sure of safety, then one should look for a reputable and experienced acupuncturist recommended even by medical professionals.
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