Unlike what you see on television, a heart attack is not usually sudden or even obvious. In fact, many heart attacks can happen without a person even knowing they’ve had one. True heart attack symptoms often come on slowly. There may be a tightening sensation around the chest area, or it could feel as if you have a heavy weight on your chest instead.
Acupuncture is based upon the belief that there is need for balance in the flow of energy in the body. The energy is referred to as chi which is electrical energy form the nervous system. This flow of chi must be in balance and in harmony to maintain health. When chi becomes blocked and cannot circulate, the result is pain and/or loss of body function—stagnation. Acupuncture treatment specializes in removing the energy blockages, increasing the circulation of chi and bloodflow. It also exerts influence on the autonomic nervous system. This combination activates the healing process. The end result is pain relief and the restoration of body function. Read More »
There are a few key steps you need to do before you go under the needle. Some medical doctors will use acupuncture in their every day practice, and normally must have between 200 and 300 hours of practice before being able to perform on a patient. Those who specialize in acupuncture, however, are commonly required to have 2,000 to 3,000 hours of practice before they can even consider practicing on a patient. Read More »
