What is Acupuncture?

What is Acupuncture?

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture, formed by the combination of the words (Acus) meaning needle and (puncture) meaning to pierce, is a treatment method applied for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. According to acupuncture philosophy, the life energy called Chi flows through meridians in the human body. Acupuncture needles applied to acupuncture points on these meridians, which cover the entire body from head to toe, aim to provide circulation in areas where this energy is blocked. Natural Treatment Without Side Effects The treatment, performed by an acupuncture specialist by inserting acupuncture needles into specific points on the body for a certain period, is based on the principle of the body's self-repair. Restoring the disturbed energy balance provides solutions to many health problems, from immune system diseases to hormonal imbalances. Acupuncture, accepted as an official treatment method in many countries; it is used in the treatment of nerve-related pain, tinnitus, migraine, asthma, muscle and vascular problems, stroke, sciatica, muscle pain, digestive problems such as ulcers, gastritis, diarrhea and constipation, bladder inflammation, incontinence, nausea, neck and knee osteoarthritis, joint pain, cramps, hemorrhoids, depression, obesity, and upper respiratory tract diseases such as the common cold and sinusitis.