Acupuncture has been used for centuries. It is one of the oldest types of healing that has been used, and it yields great results. Many people wonder if acupuncture would work for them. Here are a couple things that acupuncture can treat.

1. Migraines and Headaches

One of the most common reasons that people go to an acupuncturist is to get treatment for their headaches. Studies have shown that people who have chronic headaches and recurring migraines benefit from seeing an acupuncturist. This is because acupuncture can help to relieve tension built up in the head.

What most people do not realize is that headaches are rarely caused from problems in the brain and skull. Instead, they are a vascular problem. This means that the problem is with the blood in the body and the pressure at which is it pushed through certain parts of the body. An acupuncturist can help to alleviate this pressure and encourage proper functioning of the vascular system, thus helping headaches.

2. Infertility and Miscarriages

Another major reason that people choose to see an acupuncturist is to get help with infertility and miscarriages. Depending on the cause for the infertility, an acupuncturist can help. For instance, if the problem is with ovulation, meaning the woman's body is not ovulating properly, an acupuncturist can help. This is because through acupuncture the body is encouraged to regulate hormones and function properly.

However, if the problem is caused because of scar tissue in the uterus, such as endometriosis, and acupuncturist may not be able to treat that. This is because they work with pressure points in the body to help the body work better. If there are pre-existing problems like scarring of certain organs, they cannot be treated by acupuncture.

3. Weight Loss

When you think about acupuncture you might not think about weight loss, but acupuncture is an excellent way to lose weight. This is because the hypothalamus regulates the hormones that tell your body when to eat, and how hungry you are, and even affects metabolism. Much like treatments for infertility, the acupuncturist can help the hormones to function properly so that the individual does not feel the desire to overeat.

Additionally, a malfunctioning thyroid can also contribute to weight gain. Thus, the acupuncturist will focus on these organs to try and ensure that everything is working properly. These are just three things, among many, that an acupuncturist can treat.