What happens in the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system as a result of Acupuncture therapy?

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Talk about the effect acupuncture therapy has on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. 

- Briefly describe both branches of the nervous systems 

- What happens in the sympathetic nervous system as a result of acupuncture?

- What happens in the parasympathetic nervous system as a result of acupuncture? 

 Briefly talk about what acupuncture therapy is. The science behind it, and how effects the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.

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Running Head: ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY

Acupuncture Therapy
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ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY

Introduction
Acupuncture therapy is a complementary medical practice that involves the stimulation of
body parts using thin needles to particular depths in the human skin. Research indicates that
acupuncture relieves pain, but there is limited evidence of the therapy’s effectiveness in other
medicinal uses (MacPherson, 2019). The paper discusses the science of acupuncture therapy and
its effects on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
Acupuncture therapy first originated from Chinese traditional medicine. According to
Chinese traditions, a healthy system is a result of the harmonious balance of complementary forces
in the body. Consequently, an imbalance results in sickness and pain. Further, the Chinese science
documents that the human body energy flows through a series of acupuncture parts in the body
(Beissner, 2018). In case of an imbalance, inserting needles at the appropriate acupuncture points
enhances the usual energy flows.
Limited scientific information supports acupuncture therapy. However, numerous studies
affirm that complementary medicine is useful for particular scenarios. Acupuncturists record that
the therapy is primarily used to treat conditions like headaches, whooping cough problems, and
blood pressure. Scientists have performed various clinical studies to identify the science behind
acupuncture. In fact, experts suggest that ...


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