Acupuncture has a Scientific Basis and No Myth or Magic
The principles of acupuncture are firmly based in science and philosophy does not need the Chinese, either to work or practice, as established by a medically trained specialist and acupuncturist.
Dr Adrian White, who is editor in chief of the scientific journal Medical Acupuncture, said: “One of the main problems of medical acupuncture is the preconceived idea of the public and professionals.”
“The perception is that acupuncture is still mostly Chi and meridians.”
This opinion has hindered their acceptance among health professionals and their increased use as valid, having the ability to control pain in conditions ranging from nausea to arthritis as well as after surgery, he says.
“In the past it was easy for doctors and scientists dismiss acupuncture as effective in performance when listening to talk about chi and meridians, but its effectiveness is very likely when it is explained in terms of neurophysiology,” he explains.
And there are plenty of scientific evidence that has been made in the past 30 years, to show that acupuncture stimulates nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing the release of chemicals typical of masturbation that makes us feel good, such as opiates and serotonin.
Research also shows that a needle placed outside traditional meridians will have no impact or effect.
While it may not be a cure-all, acupuncture has a place and is relatively cheap for common or chronic conditions that can often be difficult and expensive to treat.
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