Overcoming Alzheimer’s with Acupuncture
Alzheimer’s Disease is inarguably one of the most disheartening diagnosis a person can receive. Not only is the experience painful, but it is also sad and confusing, both for the patient and for his or her family members. By using the old Chinese tradition of acupuncture, however, you can take steps to treating this disease. When used in conjunction with other treatments, acupuncture is found to be extremely helpful in Alzheimer’s patients, so consider this option for yourself or your loved one. Family members of the patient can also use acupuncture to relieve tension, stress, and other pains involved with dealing with a family member who has Alzheimer’s.
According to Chinese medical tradition, dementia and delirium that are signs of Alzheimer’s are caused by an illness within the energy of the body. This energy, or “qi” in Chinese, can also be called the spirit. The spirit effects the health of the body and rests in the heart and the brain; therefore sickness in the spirit causes sickness in the brain. Certified professionals use acupuncture to stimulate and, essentially, heal the spirit. To do this, he or she inserts small needles into three main points in the body.
The first point is said to stimulate the heart. Acupuncture at this location creates a calming effect on the spirit and promotes healthy blood flow to and from the heart, especially to the diseased areas of the body (in this case, the brain). The second point, when stimulated, is a point on the body that opens up the senses. By doing this, the brain is awakened once again to the spirit and can receive healing effects. Combing these first two points has shown to increase circulation to the brain. The third point improves brain function through the kidneys and bones when stimulated.
Your acupuncturist will also use many other points on the body to stimulate the free flow of energy and the healing process, but the former three are the main points of interest. He or she will also use a specific technique for inserting the needles into the body, and will do so in a very specific order. Dietary supplements can help this process, and your acupuncturist may also suggest other lifestyle changes such as optimism and exercise. Acupuncture cannot help all patients, but it is definitely something to consider. When paired with traditional treatment, Alzheimer’s patients have found healing through acupuncture, so if you are interested in alternative medicines, this may be a good course of action for you.
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