5 Main Reasons You Don't Get Acupuncture:
If you haven't tried Chinese medicine, specifically acupuncture, you're missing out. Study after study reveals the benefits it has for human health and well-being. It's been around for over 2,000 years, which should tell you something.
Yet many people have no idea what acupuncture is or how it can help them. There's a good chance you haven't tried it yet, although you can definitely use it to improve your everyday life. Here are some reasons why you may not have tried this form of treatment:
You don't know what acupuncture is based on - this treatment is based on the belief of ancient Chinese medicine that no single problem in your body is isolated. With everything connected, your body, spirit and mind contribute to your collective well-being. The basis of this belief is the fact that all living things have Qi (aka chi) - life energy. It flows through the body in currents that are all connected to many points on the skin. When blockages are present, the flow of Qi is inhibited, resulting in disease or pain. The goal of acupuncture is to restore the flow of qi and restore balance to your mind, body and spirit.
You have a fear of needles – perhaps the main reason people don't get acupuncture sooner is fear of needles. It is true that some people have real phobias, although some are just hesitant because of the thought of needles and the pain they cause. The truth is that the needles used in acupuncture are not at all like the needles you might see in traditional medicine. They are so thin that they bend to the touch. It doesn't hurt at all to have them on your body. Their main function is to relieve you of stress and unblock the flow of Qi.
Think It's Not Working - If you've tried conventional medicine for a health problem you have and it hasn't worked, what do you have to lose by trying acupuncture? It can help with many problems, from sports injuries to anxiety. Experts are also adamant that acupuncture helps with insomnia, depression, migraines and pain management. With zero side effects and no downsides, you have absolutely nothing to lose by trying it. You can gain a lot - well-being, health and relief.
You think it costs a lot - taking complementary medicine is worth any additional cost, especially when you find it works. In addition, acupuncture is much more affordable than many other types of medicine.
You don't know who to visit - any acupuncture practitioner will make it easy for you to reach out and order a consultation. Besides, the treatment has become so popular that you surely have some friends who have tried it. Ask them for a referral and try the same expert they have.
Now that you know the most likely reasons why people don't try acupuncture, you should know how to test it.