In treating health conditions related to asthma, acupuncture has proven to be a wonderful treatment. In a lot of instances, it has brought about asthma relief and deep respiration among asthmatic patients in just around 5 minutes of treatment.
In general, it may take six to a dozen acupuncture treatments to attain long-term relief. For a lot of asthmatic patients, acupuncture has enabled them to live an active life and an improvement in their breathing.
This treatment can widen shrunken energy vessels related to the lung system and boost energy and blood flow to the lung meridians. Acupuncture can remove wheezing and allow deeper respiration all without any side effects on the body. In several instances, where an asthma condition is complicated and chronic, Chinese herbal formulas may be integrated into the treatment. Some other forms of traditional Chinese medicine such as moxibustion may also be included to help enhance more the potency of the treatment. Moxibustion is the process where moxa leaves are burned and placed on pressure points on the back and other parts of the body to increase energy to the lungs and strengthen the circulation and flow of energy.
According the acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, the lungs are connected to the Kidneys. In a number of occasions, the acupuncturist will treat the kidney meridians apart from the lung meridians to get to the root of the problem. The placing of the needles may differ from one practitioner to another. There are certain procedures wherein the needles are inserted at the elbows, wrists or ankles. Every person’s body and health is unique and thus his experiences can be unique, as well. If you haven’t tried acupuncture for the treatment of your asthma, you need to consider getting one at least once in your life.
Dominic Sembello is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and the clinical director of Health Source Acupuncture in Linwood, NJ.
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