• Acupuncture
is very effective in preventing further
illness and creating a sense of well-being. Studies
have shown that acupuncture raises endorphin
levels in the brain. Endorphins are brain chemicals
that produce a feeling of well-being like
a “runner’s high” to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Acupuncture
relieves pain, builds energy and enhances
the immune system. T-cells, which are important
in fighting viruses, have been found to be elevated
after acupuncture treatments. Other benefits
of acupuncture include decreasing HIV
related symptoms and medication side effects
such as nausea, sweats, neuropathy, diarrhea, constipation,
poor appetite, insomnia, headaches,
memory loss, joint and muscle pain, and fatigue.
• During
periods of wellness, acupuncture can be used to
continue to build the immune system and energy
while maintaining a feeling of well-being. Acupuncture
is more than just a “quick fix” since
the benefits can be subtle but add up over
time. When acupuncture treatments are taken on
a regular basis, even for a few weeks, the long-term
health benefits can be tremendous and can
enhance the effects of other types of treatment
such as massage, Reiki, chiropractic, and polarity.
Having regular acupuncture is like putting
money in the bank for your health.