The healing power of Acupuncture: How wellness centres are reviving an ancient science
In a world dominated by modern medicine, where pills and surgeries often come with side effects and uncertainties, there is a powerful revival of traditional healing methods. And one such therapy is Acupuncture, which is slowly becoming a part and parcel of holistic health.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which very fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body, known as acupoints or marma points. It is believed that these tiny needles do not just physically stimulate, but also regulate the energy when they hit the marma points. Acupuncture works by correcting the imbalances in the marma points and the 'QI' of the body.
And surprisingly, very few people know that there are more than 360 acupoints across the body, each linked to specific organs and functions, and stimulating these points helps in opening up blocked energy pathways, balancing body systems, and restoring harmony.
Acupuncture offerings by Patanjali
Patanjali Wellness, under the guidance of Acharya Balkrishna and Swami Ramdev, has integrated acupuncture into its wide range of natural healing therapies. Patanjali's acupuncture therapy is offered as part of its larger wellness ecosystem that includes
Ayurveda
, Panchakarma, naturopathy, yoga, and physiotherapy.
And at Patanjali, there are 5 major types of Acupuncture techniques in play -
Cupping method that uses suction cups to draw out toxins and stimulate circulation, Ear Acupuncture, which focuses on the ear as a micro-system of the whole body, Electro-Acupuncture, which is a mix of traditional needling with mild electrical currents, Moxibustion, where a herbal stick is burned close to the skin to warm and energise acupoints, and Scalp Acupuncture, where specific zones on the scalp are targeted.
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Each of these techniques is designed to address specific health concerns while also improving overall well-being.
Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture is more than just needles, pain, slight bloodletting, and traditional therapy. It is a practice that helps restore the body's inner energy and helps with better function.
And while most people think that Acupuncture is just needles and pain, it also has analgesic effects, where, by stimulating the nervous system, it increases the body's natural painkillers like endorphins and enkephalins, providing relief from chronic pain, migraines, joint pain, and more.
Plus, Acupuncture is also believed to benefit the central nervous system, reducing harmful brainwaves and helping restore a state of calm and balance.
It also supports the immune system by improving energy flow and blood circulation, and helps to enhance white blood cell activity, increasing antibody production, and balancing immune responses.
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