Acupuncture is a scientific treatment method applied by inserting needles into defined points on the body.
Acupuncture; It creates an effect by regulating the work of the limbic system in the human brain.
Limbic system; While managing our organ functions through the autonomic nervous system, it tries to keep our body healthy against stress stimuli on the other hand. It performs this function by regulating organ functions according to the stress stimulus that the person encounters. For the details of this task, I suggest you read the article “LIMBIC SYSTEM”.
The study by Kathleen KS and her friends at Harvard Medical School, published in the journal Human Brain Mapping in 2000, shows that acupuncture regulates the limbic system.
Acupuncture; It is primarily used in the treatment of diseases caused by organ dysfunction.
Acupuncture increases the person’s resistance to stress and strengthens the resistance mechanisms against diseases.
Acupuncture; It controls and regulates the functions of our internal organs and the functioning of the hormonal system.
Acupuncture; It creates a sedative effect and makes the patient feel calmer and more peaceful.
Acupuncture; It provides the secretion of morphine-like pain relievers called endorphins and secreted in certain parts of the human brain. Due to this effect, it is an effective treatment method for acute and chronic pain.
Acupuncture; With its muscle relaxant effect, it provides relief of muscle tension and muscle stiffness caused by blunt trauma especially in neck, back and waist muscles, exposure to airflow (air-conditioning etc.) while sweating, without becoming chronic.
Acupuncture; regulates allergy mechanisms and contributes to the recovery of allergic reactions (such as allergic rhinorrhea, nasal congestion, urticaria, etc.) in a short time.
Acupuncture; It regulates the feeling of hunger and helps to balance the biological clock. This effect highlights its place in the treatment of obesity.
Acupuncture; By treating the abstinence syndrome, it enables patients to get rid of smoking, alcohol, drug and food addiction.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported “diseases within the indication field of acupuncture” in the December 1979 issue of its official publication.
Acupuncture; Acupuncture Regulation published in the Official Gazette by the Ministry of Health in 1991 was accepted as a scientific treatment method whose application area and application rules were determined.
In our country, acupuncture education is given in various medical faculties upon the request and supervision of the Ministry of Health. Those who are successful at the end of the 480-hour courses are entitled to receive the “Acupuncture Conformity Certificate”.
Acupuncture cannot be applied by anyone, including physicians who do not have acupuncture practice certificate in our country. For this reason, it is also useful to check whether the doctor you are applying to has acupuncture practice certificate.
