Acupuncture is an application based on pricking very fine needles on certain points in the skin. It is being used in the treatment of many diverse diseases for thousands of years. Acupuncture, which is an indispensable part of the Chinese medicine, helps the organism to heal itself by balancing the energy flow in the body. Effect of acupuncture is proven with scientific studies in our times, and is an alternative protective and complementary medical practice.
In the acupuncture therapy, needles are pricked on the points based on the disease intended to treat. Extremely fine sterile and disposable needles are used in the therapy. Patient feels only a very slight pain at the initial puncture of needles. After a while, a slight sensation of heat can develop. Needles are left in the skin for about 20 to 30 minutes. Special stimulation techniques are used to achieve certain effects. Acupuncture points are found under the skin in depths changing between 2 mm to 4 cm based on regions. Acupuncture is commonly used for the following disorders and diseases:
- Losing weight
- Quitting smoking
- Back pain
- Psychiatric Disorders
- Gastrointestinal system diseases
- Gynecology and obstetrics
- Headache and migraine
- Rheumatoid Complaints
- Chronic Respiratory Tract diseases (bronchitis, asthma)
- Allergies