Acupuncture

Acupuncture & Homeopathy in Sri Lanka

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture literally stands for needle piercing, and involves the practice of slowly pushing very fine needles into the skin. The purpose of doing this is to invigorate specific anatomic pressure points in our body (called acupuncture points) to help alleviate a specific medical condition. Those who practice acupuncture also tend to use heat, pressure, massage, acupressure, friction, suction, or impulses of electromagnetic pulses to stimulate these points. These acupuncture points are stimulated to create a balance in the movement of energy in our body to invigorate and bring back health. Acupuncture involves a lot of invigoration techniques.

History

Acupuncture is an ancient technique that originated from China over 3000 years ago and is the fastest growing method of health care in modern USA too. It came to Sri lanka by the Chinese coolies who were taken to America to lay the the Railway lines.Late Prof. Dr.Anton Jayasooriya , a Medical officer attached to the Health Department of Sri Lanka had the blessings to bring the same to Sri Lanka. Acupuncture during his time was taught in Govt Hospital Kalubowila and also a foundation was set in I B C Road- Wellawattha – Colombo . There were thousands of Acupuncturists trained by him in Sri Lanka and all over the world by this foundation.

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Is it painful ?

Acupuncture is a relatively painless, natural technique. It consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of sterile, disposable, small, hair-width needles placed at precise strategic points on the body. While many acupuncture patients are initially wary about their first treatment, they soon discover that the experience is quite pleasurable and pain-free. Acupuncture has been proven to stimulate and release opiate-like hormones and induce a state of relaxation, balance and healing.

Side effects from the treatment?

There usually aren’t any side effects from acupuncture treatments. As energy is released, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and the healing process begins. However, sometimes the original symptoms may worsen for a couple of days, or there may be a change in appetite, sleep, bowel or urination patterns, or emotional state may be triggered These are not anything to be concerned about, as they do not last very long and are just indications that the acupuncture is working.
It is normal to experience deep relaxation or even mild disorientation within the first or second treatment. These sensations will subside before the treatment ends or shortly thereafter.

Effects of combining Homeopathy with Acupuncture

In both systems balancing the imbalance is the principal. In both systems there are no side effects. Considering the benefit of the Patient’s cost, side effect and the time required for the relief of the sickness combining both gives better results in short time.
Does Acupuncture really work?
Yes, acupuncture does really work. Acupuncture has been known to treat people more successfully than any other health modalities combined It is used today in many countries such as Asia, the Soviet Union, and Europe. More and more patients and physicians are turning to acupuncture for treatment.

Other treatments can be done at the same time as Acupuncture treatments such as: chiropractic adjustments, homeopathic or naturopathic prescriptions. It is very important to let your acupuncturist know what your daily routines are, so that he/she can help you get the most from your treatments.