Acupunture - Alternative Medicine Message Board

cy26 · 03-19-2003, 12:33 PM

I recently had acupunture for the first time to stop smoking and it worked fantastic. I have been smoke free for the past 6 weeks with very minimal cravings. My question is, what other things is acupunture used for? Can it be used for stress, weight loss? Thank you!

sunshine123 · 03-19-2003, 06:33 PM

Hi Cathy: I get Acup. treatments for menopause, arthritis in my knees, anxiety, etc. I'm glad it's helped you stopped smoking. That's great. Sue

Sarah68 · 03-20-2003, 07:28 AM

Acupuncture is very good for helping pain and helping you to relax generally. It has not been found to specifically help with weight loss, but if you feel more relaxed and better about yourself, then it is possible that you would improve your diet and start to lose weight anyway.

You should also remember that acupuncture, like homeopoathy treats you as a person rather than just your symptoms, so if you and another patient go along with exactly the same symptoms, you may not both have the same diagnosis in TCM terms or the same treatment, as the treatment is tailored to suit you rather than your symptoms.

Hope this helps and good luck with it?

Cloud79 · 03-26-2003, 05:09 PM

I get acupuncture treatments for past injuries, to help with mental clarity ;It has helped me get rid of migraines for good and helps keep me from getting Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ( since my present job is very repetitive. Acupuncture can be used as a preventitive, as a treatment, or maintanence of the body, mind and spirit. Acupuncture treats every aspect of every person differently and according to your body. It moves energy throughout your body in a natural pattern, since most of everyone's life is disrupted (by chemicals, stress, etc) this causes the energy or chi to become off rhythm, which acupuncture helps get you back on track. I am passionate about acupuncture, in fact I will studing in New Mexico next year to become an acupuncturist. There are lots of great books to read if you want to get to know more about this subject- let me know if you would like some recommendations.

Emsybobs · 03-27-2003, 12:35 PM

Acupuncture has helped get rid of my tension headaches...it's fantastic!