Acupuncture and the Silent Killers

By Rachel Strass, DOM, LAc

Spirit Point Healing

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Acupuncture and the Silent Killers

Have you ever wished you could see what was happening in your body? An ultrasound gives you a moving picture of structures, but what does it tell you about function? It is not obvious to most people when their heart is struggling for oxygen from blocked blood vessels. In fact, 50% of heart attacks are a complete surprise to everyone, even the person's primary care doctor. This is because scans, scopes, and blood tests may not be helpful in predicting morbid events.

After thousands of years of development and practice, there are clues available to the discerning eye of an acupuncturist. Through the effective use of traditional diagnosis, a practitioner can potentially assess the state of the internal organs and the prognosis for recovery or failure. Just as a good tracker can look at the forest and tell you which animals have come through, when, what shape they are in, and what they have been eating, a good acupuncturist may be able to tell you how much rest you're getting, what sort of foods you eat, how your mind behaves, and which emotions give you the most trouble. Using this information they also may be able to tell you how healthy you will be in the future if nothing else changes (i.e., treatment and lifestyle). This is why an acupuncturist makes recommendations for lifestyle changes. If you had a view of the future, wouldn't you warn the people around you if they were making trouble for themselves?

Regular visits to an acupuncturist not only will keep your organs and systems in balance, it will give you insight into yourself. Acupuncture awakens a person's sensitivity to how they feel physically and mentally. When you practice listening to your body, get regular treatment, and make the lifestyle changes that promote health, it is amazing how in touch you will be.