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Written By: Editorial Team | Updated : February 14, 2020 10:26 AM IST
Generally, side effects of acupuncture may be due to poor hygiene and inexperienced acupuncturist. © Shutterstock
Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice of traditional Chinese medicine. It involves inserting very thin needles through a person's skin at specific points on the body, to various depths. Though it is most often used to relieve pain, it is claimed to be effective in treating a wide range of other complaints.
Performed correctly using clean needle technique and single-use needles, it is safe. Acupuncture has very few side effects and it can be effectively combined with other treatments.
Experts say that acupuncture helps in weight loss by stimulating digestion and getting rid of excess water in the body. This ancient Chinese healing therapy also helps remove toxins from the body besides triggering the release of endorphins and improving metabolism.
Acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care, reducing the severity of chronic pain and depression, one research suggested.
Studies also suggest acupuncture could help people manage their blood pressure and reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. One study found that electroacupuncture helped lower blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture that applies low-intensity electrical pulses through needles inserted at specific points on the body.
Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population worldwide. Dental anxiety may make you feel nauseous, cause difficulty breathing and dizziness at the thought of going to the dentist, or during an examination.
In a study, researchers found that anxiety reduced when dental patients were given acupuncture as a treatment. This means acupuncture could be possibly used for tackling dental anxiety.
Some research also indicate that acupuncture may help relieve allergy and eczema symptoms.
Scientific reports also say that acupuncture is very effective for reducing the intensity of menstrual cramps and the length of time the pain is experienced.
Researchers have shown that traditional acupuncture that targets the wrist can reduce nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness.
