Seniors: Do You Know The Advantages Of Acupuncture?

Most people have heard of acupuncture, but not many people have actually tried it. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese form of medicine that has been in practice for many centuries. It involves stimulating certain “meridian” points on the body with needles to help treat health conditions, as well as alleviate pain.

Seniors today are faced with mounting health insurance costs. Western medicine is based in pharmaceuticals, and one of the most refreshing aspects of acupuncture is that there are no medicines involved, whatsoever. What else is great about that? If there are no medications, there aren’t any undue side effects, either.

The Advantages of Acupuncture

• It benefits the respiratory system. Many seniors suffer from various respiratory ailments, and acupuncture can help acute tonsillitis, acute rhinitis, the common cold and the flu, and acute sinusitis.
• It harmonizes the body. Acupuncture is based on the idea that the life force “chi” flows through the body as natural energy. As it flows through the body it passes over 12 meridian points. When acupuncture is performed, pathogens and other toxins are released from the body and put the body into a better state of health.
• It provides relief from mouth disorders. Seniors are naturally at an increased risk of various mouth issues due to simply age and decreased production of saliva. Acupuncture can help with TMJ, toothaches, acute and chronic pharyngitis, post extraction pain, and gingivitis.
• It treats eye disorders. Another common ailment among seniors, acupuncture can help relief cataracts, acute conjunctivitis (pink eye), and central retinitis myopia.
• It helps alleviate arthritis pain. While acupuncture does not work for all arthritis conditions, it can help for many, especially rheumatoid arthritis.

It helps treat mood related disorders. Acupuncture can help seniors gain relief from insomnia, anxiety, and even depression. For the past 20 years, Always Best Care has been assisting seniors all over the United States and Canada with both free referrals for assisted living facilities and in-home care. If you are a senior living in the Birmingham area, and would like information about senior care in Birmingham Alabama or in home care in Birmingham, contact the local Always Best Care branch at 205-874-9730 to set up a free care consultation. They look forward to hearing from you!