{"id":1143,"date":"2023-10-12T04:58:48","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T03:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/?p=1143"},"modified":"2024-07-07T17:04:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-07T16:04:11","slug":"thousands-of-years-of-healing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/?p=1143","title":{"rendered":"Thousands of Years of Healing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1143\" class=\"elementor elementor-1143\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-77ed689 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"77ed689\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d2181e3\" data-id=\"d2181e3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d519630 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d519630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Originating in ancient China over 2,500 years ago, acupuncture has stood the test of time as a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine. Its efficacy and <strong>natural science approach have led to its designation as the number one go-to healing modality in many parts of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75ba6fc\" data-id=\"75ba6fc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a55b35c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a55b35c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/devereauxhealth.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/mary-lol.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-1378\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea7adae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea7adae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-23d5939\" data-id=\"23d5939\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-025051d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"025051d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45c26ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45c26ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c2dd38 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c2dd38\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6338c3e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6338c3e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><b>Acupuncture: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e32c7ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e32c7ef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc26d2c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc26d2c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65226fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65226fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h4>1. Holistic Harmony:<\/h4>\n<p>Acupuncture works by creating a reaction with a very thin needle to stimulate the immune response. This brings blood flow, nutrients and oxygen through that path. Because of the long history of acupuncture, the verbiage may sound whimsical to use body\u2019s vital energy, or Qi, but is very powerful in creating a strong modality in healing and strength. As you know when you are stressed you may want to eat more, you can see this holistic approach interconnects the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.<\/p>\n<h4>2. Hormonal Balance:<\/h4>\n<p>Scientific studies suggest that acupuncture can modulate the endocrine system, promoting hormonal balance. Also noted that the calming affect of acupuncture can stimulate the parasympathetic and allow the adrenals to recuperate. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine is powerful for reproductive health, stress management, and overall hormonal harmony.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d4fb04 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d4fb04\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2904666 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2904666\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-180\" src=\"https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-1024x848.jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-1024x848.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-300x248.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-768x636.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-1536x1272.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/functionalmedicineconnection.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AdobeStock_357727123-2048x1696.jpeg 2048w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"848\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f11d178 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f11d178\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-core-v316-plus=\"true\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4245da e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4245da\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c73bbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c73bbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<h4>3. Organ Health:<\/h4>\n<p>The meridians and dermatomes\u00a0 targeted in acupuncture are associated with specific organs. By optimizing the flow of energy through these channels, acupuncture contributes to organ health, potentially improving function and reducing the risk of ailments.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Addressing Common Health Concerns:<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4>4. Digestive Well-being:<\/h4>\n<p>Acupuncture has demonstrated effectiveness in promoting digestive health. By addressing imbalances in the digestive system, it may alleviate issues such as indigestion, bloating, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).<\/p>\n<h4>5. Headache Relief:<\/h4>\n<p>Research indicates that acupuncture can be a valuable tool in the management of headaches, including tension headaches and migraines. The stimulation of specific points may reduce headache frequency and intensity.<\/p>\n<h4>6. Muscle and Joint Pain:<\/h4>\n<p>Acupuncture is renowned for its efficacy in alleviating muscle and joint pain. By enhancing blood circulation and reducing inflammation, it provides relief for conditions such as arthritis, back pain, and muscular tension.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Nervous System Balance: Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4>7. Fight or Flight and Rest and Digest:<\/h4>\n<p>The autonomic nervous system\u2019s sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches play a crucial role in overall health. Acupuncture has been linked to a shift towards parasympathetic dominance, promoting relaxation and reducing the detrimental effects of chronic stress.<\/p>\n<h4>8. Pain and Sleep Correlation:<\/h4>\n<p>The benefits of acupuncture extend to sleep quality and pain management. By addressing imbalances that contribute to pain, acupuncture may improve sleep patterns, fostering a more restful and restorative sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originating in ancient China over 2,500 years ago, acupuncture has stood the test of time as a key pillar of traditional Chinese medicine. Its efficacy and natural science approach have led to its designation as the number one go-to healing modality in many parts of the world. Acupuncture: Balancing Body, Mind, and Spirit 1. 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