Ever watched an acupuncture sunrise? Pricking of needles, a turn-on from the inside out, like the very first light of dawn breaking over Serenity. You may cringe at that imagery, but honestly, that is no horror movie scene. It’s more like there is this hidden orchestra that has just played its first note, with each needle a baton guiding a symphony of energy coursing through you.
Acupuncture makes use of the body’s meridians, which are channels of energy flow. Think of these as energy highways without which there is no smooth transit, like getting to work without the woes of rush-hour traffic. When these pathways get clogged, pain and illness stake their claim. Acupuncture needles act as skilled traffic controllers, making sure energy flows unhindered.
Nope! It does indicate proof of heightened endorphin production, the very chemical responsible for the giggly feeling one gets after a session of good laughter. Candy for the brain, a natural mood elevator. Well, now isn’t that something to needle in?
Smack in the middle of busy lifestyles, we hardly listen to our bodies until they scream loud enough. Take the story of Sarah, for example-stressed out, working like a marketing executive-who for years had nagging migraine headaches until she tried acupuncture on a whim, more like a what-have-I-got-to-lose moment, booked at Raviva Life. A few sessions down the line? Migraines are now history. It’s as if a stubborn knot in her soul finally untied itself, letting the spirit fly free.
We are that skeptical of anything sans white coat and stethoscope in the modern age. But acupuncture does stand tall on basic scientific discussion going on. The doctors have used it to treat pain and stress. It has found its place in the art of conventional medicine, like adding a pinch of salt in the right amount to make everything harmonious.