According to Chinese medicine, it is defined as a method applied by providing pressure to the meridian regions located at the points called "life energy"
Acupuncture is an ancient treatment method born 5000 years ago in the Uyghur region of China.
Since it is a treatment method that can eliminate not only the symptoms but also the causes of diseases, we can also call it balance therapy.
When we look at the Latin word meaning, it consists of the words 'acus' meaning needle, and 'punctio' meaning to prick.
According to Chinese medicine, it is defined as a method applied by providing pressure to the meridian regions located at the points called "life energy"; According to western medicine, it is defined as a treatment method applied by providing pressure to the junctions in the muscle and nerve regions.
How is Acupuncture Treatment Applied?
When planning this treatment method, 14 meridians in the body are used. These meridians and even each acupuncture point in the meridians have different function zones and conditions. The depth of these points may vary according to the parts of the body (2mm-4cm). The application is carried out by inserting special needles into the points determined according to the condition planned to be treated and the appropriate depth at these points. Sterile, disposable, and very thin needles are used during the treatment. Sometime after the needle is inserted, there may be a slight feeling of warmth in the treated areas. Special stimulation techniques are used to achieve certain effects and get the best results. In this case, the needles used can be heated a little more, stimulated with current, or moved up and down. The needles stay in the body for 20-30 minutes.
Acupuncture treatment can also be divided into body acupuncture and micro acupuncture treatment. The most important feature that distinguishes micro acupuncture treatment from body acupuncture treatment is that it focuses on a certain organ and is applied to the projection of this organ in the fascia tissue. While the whole-body acupuncture treatment gives later results, the permanence of the result is longer; however, although micro acupuncture treatment gives faster results, the permanence of the result may not be so long-lasting.
In Which Areas Is Acupuncture Treatment Used?
- ObesityTreatment
- Chronic Pain Treatment (Stomach, Joint, Migraine and Rheumatism Pain)
- Allergy Treatment (Eczema, Urticaria, etc.)
- Digestive System Treatments (Intestinal diseases and stomach diseases such as reflux)
- Psychiatric Treatments (Depression, Anxiety, Psychological Eating Disorder)
- Chronic Respiratory Tract Treatments (Bronchitis, Asthma)
- Gynecological Treatments
- Addiction Treatments (Smoking, Alcohol, Drug, Eating Addiction)
- Treatments for Immune Diseases
In addition to the treatment areas mentioned above, our Traditional Chinese Medicine specialist doctor, who has been working with us at Vitalica Wellness in Istanbul for many years, also performs cosmetic acupuncture for skin health and healthy young skin. You can make an appointment for your consultation at any time.
What Should Be Considered Before Acupuncture Treatment?
Before starting acupuncture treatment, you should have a detailed consultation with a specialist doctor.
Afterward, you can start acupuncture treatment, but it is important that you eat one or two hours before the application and do not feel hungry. If you start taking the treatment hungry, you may feel dizzy due to low blood pressure.
We also recommend that you stop drinking coffee before the same period as it has a stimulating effect.
Who Is It Harmful to Apply Acupuncture Treatment?
As Vitalica Wellness, we avoid applying acupuncture treatment to expectant mothers, mothers in the first six months of breastfeeding, patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy, people taking blood thinners, epilepsy patients, and individuals who will undergo surgical operations shortly.
It can be applied to anyone who does not have the above symptoms, and contrary to what is known, acupuncture treatment can be safely applied to children.
Acupuncture at Vitalica Wellness
As a result of the research of our doctors in our Vitalica Wellness team, we also realized that if acupuncture is supported with ozone therapy simultaneously; we have experienced a significant increase in its permanence and effect. For this reason, we recommend our ozone treatment to all our guests to whom we apply acupuncture treatment.
In addition to the treatment areas mentioned above, our Traditional Chinese Medicine specialist doctor who has been working with us for many years at Istanbul Vitalica Wellness also performs cosmetic acupuncture for skin health and healthy young skin. You can make an appointment for your consultation at any time.
As Vitalica Wellness team; as we mentioned, we have always aimed to eliminate the causes of diseases instead of eliminating their symptoms. For this reason, we always recommend acupuncture treatment to all our guests when necessary and we are always happy with the feedback we receive.
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