"It matters not whether medicine is modern or ancient, it only matters that it produces a result."
What is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to stimulate a healing response. In focal areas under the skin, each point is a concentration of nerve endings, blood vessels, lymph ducts, connective tissues, and mast cells that when stimulated, create a specific action in the body by releasing endogenous opioids, serotonin, and endorphins. There are hundreds of points that largely fall along one of the 14 acupuncture meridians. The meridians relate to the musculoskeletal system as well as the internal organs of the body and when "scanned" or palpated by a veterinarian, can provide information on what the body is experiencing both locally and holistically.
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Acupuncture Techniques
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