Are you a
long-suffering victim of allergies leading to watery eyes and stuffy noses that
even prescriptions from the doctor can’t treat? Watery eyes and stuffy noses
are often caused by dust particles and poor air quality. Given how air
pollution is becoming more rampant, a German study about how acupuncture may bean effective treatment is certainly timely.
Detailed research still needs to be
conducted for more definite results, but this certainly gives allergy sufferers
hope, as acupuncture gains more popularity and recognition as legitimate
treatment. Furthermore, it has no chemical side effects. Acupuncture has been
widely recognised for effectiveness in easing back aches, soothing indigestion,
migraines, and obesity (accompanied with a healthy lifestyle of course).
For those who are still unfamiliar
with Acupuncture, About.com explains it well. Acupuncture is a traditional
Chinese medicine practice based on the belief that to be healthy, there must be
a balance of yin and yang in the body. If an imbalance occurs, the normal flow
of energy (qi) is disrupted and disease may occur. During an acupuncture
session, practitioners use needles placed along the energy fields of the body
to re-balance the body’s energies.
While its effectiveness has not been
recognised for more severe diseases, it is able to boost effects of medication
when used alongside western prescriptions, according to a study in China
The use of acupuncture as a supplementary treatment
to conventional cancer treatments is also growing in popularity. However, there is a frequent misconception that acupuncture is an alternative treatment to
radiation treatments. The truth couldn’t be further than that. Acupuncture
cannot quite completely replace conventional cancer treatments at this point of time,
but it can be used in conjunction with treatment to alleviate the side effects such as nausea,
pain and depression. It helps to improve sleep quality, hence boosting the
patient’s immunity system and overall wellbeing and speed up recovery process.
Several hospitals in Singapore
like Singapore General Hospital and Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Acupuncture is a specialised practice and not just about
anyone is qualified to deliver it! Before you rush to your nearest TCM clinic
to try its effects on your allery, check the TCM practioners board http://www.healthprofessionals.gov.sg/content/hprof/tcmpb/en.html
to ensure that you’re seeing a qualified TCM practitioner!
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