Our system needs the ability to alter memory so we can adapt to changes in life and survive. Some chronic illnesses I have been very successful in treating are irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, carpal-tunnel syndrome, Crohn's disease, depression, diverticulitis, endocrine disorders, eczema, endometriosis, fertility problems, hay fever, heel spurs, hypertension, impotence, arthritis, menstrual disorders, dizziness, constipation, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Even emotions can be influenced by the way acupuncture stimulates and balances the Chi. For example, if a person worries too much or has trouble sleeping, we can quiet the mind by activating certain acupuncture points. The old attitudes will evolve into new ones, a change that may be reflected on the physical level as well, as bowel movements improve and become more regular.
Acupuncture can even help to reduce a person's level of fear.
We may lose our connectedness to our own feelings or to those around us when we are emotionally or energetically unbalanced. Acupuncture can help us get in touch with ourselves and opens us up to connecting with others. Central to acupuncture is the idea that the organ systems are the workhorses of the body. The body has a defensive network to protect the organ systems so that they can do their vital work. Any physical blows, emotional blows, extreme weather conditions, etc., are defended against by our body's defense mechanisms.