2. When one thinks of acupuncture, what are some of the
images that typically come to mind? Instantly, though, a
picture of a black kettle pot with a bunch of concoctions
and needles should come to mind. On the other hand,
acupuncture therapy does not have to concoct such awful
images in one's head. However, if you have ever thought
about the possibility that acupuncture may be able to
replace Western medicine you are sorely mistaken. On the
other hand, there are some important distinctions
between the two fundamental ideas of medicine, and in
this article the idea of acupuncture will go head to head in
an effort to compete against Western medicine.
4. The basic idea behind Western medicine is the knowledge
and science behind every treatment that we can see.
Acupuncture, though, is not considered one of those
treatments. Consider for a moment all the monumental
effects that taking one prescription medication can have
on the body. Many advocates of Western medicine
continue to say that the United States has the best idea of
medicine throughout all the world, but is it really true?
Even though the affects of prescription drugs are so great
on the body and mind, do we truly know everything that
the treatment does to individuals, or is there a whole
laundry list of side effects that could go wrong?
5. On the other hand, acupuncture medicine is mostly based
on and rooted in the fact that many thousands and
millions of Chinese individuals have been able to quickly,
easily, and efficiently beat out the diseases and disorder
that were experienced. Instead of relying on solid facts
and science to prove that this alternative medicine
approach works, intuition and feeling is relied heavily
upon in order for the whole process of acupuncture to
take root and verify itself to the patient.
7. Even though there are great benefits to both the
acupuncture method and treatments of Western
medicine, one thing that we should consider is the
downfalls of both approaches since there are probably
less of them to consider. For Western medicine, though, an
idea right off the bat that is undesirable is the fact that
many patients and individuals get used to the medicine
that they're given. They're bodies get used to it and they
are left desensitized to being treated. In addition, many
people have to take prescription medications their whole
lives in order to keep some disorders at bay, such as
Depression.
8. On the other hand, there are very little downsides to using
acupuncture therapy except for the fact that no one is
certain 100% of the time that the alternative therapy will
work. Even though the same holds true for Western
medicine, acupuncture should be more accurate in its
treatments.
9. When one considers everything related to Western
medicine, though, as opposed to acupuncture therapy,
then chances are that he or she will truly see the benefit
to using acupuncture. Acupuncture is a great alternative
therapy that should never be turned down!
11. Another way to seek out the help of a professional
acupuncture therapist is to find one teaching inside an
academic setting like a college or university. Just as there
are doctors that also teach within medical schools, so too
are there acupuncture therapists that teach in academic
settings. Of course, if the college or university your are
looking at does not have any acupuncture courses then
chances are that there will be no one inside the school to
have these kinds of resources available. On the other
hand, if there is a course labeled "Alternative Therapy,"
then there is a very good chance that the professor in that
course either is an acupuncture therapist himself, or can
easily connect you with an acupuncture professional.
13. One type of business that may just be able to help with
finding an acupuncture therapist are massage therapy
organizations and businesses. The main reason this is so,
though, is because many massage therapy businesses
actually use acupuncture therapy along with the massages
that are done. In fact, massage therapy is a great
complement to acupuncture therapy, so there very well
may be an acupuncture professional in the building.
14. All in all, these are great ways to go about finding an
acupuncture therapist. If you have never had the chance
to meet this kind of a therapist then chances are that you
don't already know where to find one. But if you use one
of these resources here then chances are great that an
acupuncturist is right around the corner!
