I m happier because I know she s getting the help that she needs. Peter Yuen, PhD, acupuncturist at Loma Linda University, believes that no one can heal you except your body. Think about this, he says. A surgeon cuts you open, takes your appendix out, and everything s perfect. Dr. Yuen uses acupuncture to stimulate the body s natural healing process.
Acupuncture involves inserting thin metal needles into specific points in the body.
To stimulate these points further, the needles can be rotated or used to conduct a weak electric current. The acupuncture is a tool we can use to enhance the healing process, Dr. Yuen says. Also, it s very well-studied now that acupuncture can stimulate the release of endorphins in your body so it can help your pain. Acupuncture is also gaining national acceptance. The National Institutes of Health now believes acupuncture to be useful as a secondary or alternative treatment for muscle spasms, menstrual problems, nausea, addiction, and other difficulties.