Acupuncture is a common method in traditional Chinese medicine for treating diseases and relieving physical fatigue. In fact, acupuncture is beneficial to our bodies, but if not done properly, these benefits can turn into harm. When undergoing acupuncture, there are many precautions that we should be aware of. Let's take a look if you are interested in acupuncture.
The Hazards of Acupuncture
1. Increased Menstruation
After undergoing acupuncture for weight loss, the blood circulation in our bodies will accelerate.
For women with normal menstrual cycles, they will have their periods every month. Nowadays, people use acupuncture as a method for weight loss. One common side effect of acupuncture for weight loss is increased menstrual flow and longer duration of menstruation. Therefore, women during their menstrual period should avoid acupuncture if they want to promote their overall health.
2. Risk of Infection
When undergoing acupuncture, it is important to choose a qualified clinic. Unqualified clinics and doctors who do not strictly follow the principle of one needle per person and one acupoint, and do not take proper disinfection measures, can cause adverse effects. If we do not use disposable acupuncture needles and change the needle after each acupuncture point, it is easy to get infected with diseases.
We should pay special attention during acupuncture, especially after the acupuncture session. After each use of the acupuncture needle, we should clean it with disinfectant and then perform high-temperature and high-pressure sterilization. Only by doing this can we minimize the risk of infection.
3. Damage to Internal Organs
Acupuncture is not something that can be done casually. It requires proper needling technique in order to achieve accurate and effective results.
If needles are used on the abdomen, they must not be inserted too deeply, as it can easily damage our organ health, especially for young women whose abdominal walls are thinner.
If acupuncture is performed improperly, it can cause damage to the heart, lungs, liver, and other organs. In addition, after the acupuncture needle enters our body, it can cause capillary rupture. Therefore, when reusing acupuncture needles, proper disinfection must be done to avoid the spread of hepatitis or blood-borne diseases.
4. Fainting During Acupuncture
Studies have found that many people may experience fainting or even loss of consciousness during acupuncture. In such cases, acupuncture should be immediately stopped, and the patient should be allowed to relax until they recover before continuing with the session.
Precautions for Acupuncture
Firstly, I have observed that in many acupuncture clinics, the acupuncturists rarely use alcohol for disinfection. This practice is actually unhygienic. If we need acupuncture, we should insist on asking the acupuncturist to use alcohol flame for disinfection first.
Secondly, nowadays people are accustomed to living with air conditioning. During acupuncture, some people prefer to have the air conditioning on. However, this is a wrong idea. Although acupuncture can help to improve blood circulation and remove blood stasis, having the air conditioning on during acupuncture can easily lead to stroke. Therefore, during acupuncture, we should ensure that there is no airflow around us.
Thirdly, it is important not to shake during acupuncture. Acupuncture emphasizes speed, accuracy, and steadiness. However, many people tend to move or twitch due to slight pain during acupuncture. This not only leads to incorrect needling but can also cause minor bleeding. Before acupuncture, we should mentally prepare ourselves.
Lastly, it is important not to undergo acupuncture immediately after rushing in from outside. I believe many people have encountered situations where the doctor asks us to rest for a while before acupuncture. If we start acupuncture without resting and adjusting, it can lead to congestion in the blood vessels or excessive bleeding.
