Acupuncture is the most popular health technique which has been around for thousands of years now. It is a form of treatment that involves inserting very thin needles through a person’s skin at specific points on the body, to various depths. Though needles are used but it is said to be pain-free and is used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as muscle pain, allergies, neck pain , depression, etc. Read on to know more about it and its other benefits

• Relieves headache

Studies reveal that it can reduce migraine days and may have lasting effects. It can also relax tight muscles and help reduce pain which is why it is a great choice for people looking for a drug-free option.

• Treats insomnia

It can be an effective treatment for chronic insomnia as it relaxes the mind & body and helps you sleep better at night.

• Reduces stress

Stress is one of the major reasons that people go for acupuncture treatment. It has proven to reduce stress hormones, uplift mood and improve overall feelings of happiness as well.

• Decreases back pain

Poor posture at work many times result in back pain and acupuncture works as a drug-free pain relief that reduces inflammation and swelling.

• Prevents allergy

Acupuncture prevents allergies and it strengthens your body before you catch any allergy. Besides this it also reduces ongoing allergy.

• Reduced eye strain

It helps treat many other eye ailments like myopia, cataract, glaucoma, presbyopia, color blindness, and night blindness.

Improves Cancer and Chemotherapy Recovery

According to the National Cancer Institute, several studies show that acupuncture can help boost immunity and speed up recovery following cancer treatments.