What’s Acupuncture?
Acupuncture develops as a medical technique, since ancient China. It uses fine needles insert into specific points on the surface of the body. When these points are stimulated, they will take a curative effect, restoring health and preventing disease. As acupuncture triggers the endocrine and nervous systems, it helps the body achieve a state of balance.
How does acupuncture alleviate polycystic kidneys?
● Assist shrink renal cysts. Acupuncture increases circulation in the problem area and promotes tissue regeneration. However, in order to achieve the goal to shrink renal cysts greatly, acupuncture should be conjunctive with Chinese Herbs. The herbal formulas which specialize in treating polycystic kidneys can restrict the persistent secretion of cyst fluids and force water-like sacs flowing into blood vessels. Thus, cysts will shrink little by little. Meantime, with the combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine will take effect faster.
● Alleviate pains. Flank pain, backache, abdominal pain is common symptoms of polycystic kidneys. As it is mentioned above, acupuncture can stimulate the production of endorphins. It is the body’s natural pain killers. Meantime, acupuncture effectively deactivates trigger points, which are overly sensitive spots beneath the skin that sometimes "trigger" pain or other symptoms into a "reference" zone, an area in a different part of the body, either close or far away.
● Reduce emotional stress. Many patients who are diagnosed with PKD tend to become anxious and nervous than before. Such an emotional stress affects them negatively. According to Chinese Medicine, the body responds to stress by mobilizing its resources the “fight or flight” response. By stimulating with special acupoint, body can relax its muscles and nerves. This is why many patients who suffer from extreme pain can sleep peacefully during or after acupuncture.
If you can not find a solution in modern medicine, you are welcomed to try Traditional Chinese Medicine. Contact mail: kidneyask@hotmail.com
