Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a component of the health care system of China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. The general theory of acupuncture is based on the premise that there are patterns of energy flow (Qi) through the body that are essential for health. Disruptions of this flow are believed to be responsible for disease. Acupuncture may, it has been theorized, correct imbalances of flow at identifiable points close to the skin.
Now, acupuncture has become a very hot popular in western countries as a natural therapy for chronic diseases, including kidney disease.
Acupuncture is Applied with Needles.
In ancient China, it was called 'Bian Shu', a treat method with stone needles which then evolved into the bone, bamboo, and metal. Now it is popular to use stainless steel and silver needles among the doctors of Chinese medicine. They are so fine that the length is 15 - 125 millimeters and the diameter is 0.28 - 0.45 millimeters.
After analyzing your medical condition, the therapist will use special medical needles to stimulate the corresponding meridians. Many foreigners are scared by the pictures of acupuncture needles. Don't worry. The insertion is not terrible and you just feel a Mosquito bite, not sharp pain. And after a few minutes, you will feel nothing. This is the Chinese medicine mystery.
What are the curative effect of Acupuncture on kidney disease?
According to traditional Chinese medicine, disease is generally caused by imbalance of yin, yang, qi, blood etc. The meridian system is responsible for transporting these substance. When needles are inserted into the body, the circulation of qi and blood will improve and the block of meridians will disappear, so that the disease will be treated.
The reason why some people get kidney disease is also because the imbalance of yin, yang, qi, blood etc.
Acupuncture can improve the blood circulation so as to increase blood flow to the kidneys. The condition of renal ischemia and hypoxia in the kidney will be improved along with the supply of enough blood, oxygen and nutritions. They can prevent further kidney damage, repair the damaged renal tissues and recover renal functions.
Acupuncture can stimulate your meridians and remove the block, improving kidney's self-cure and promoting kidney functions.
- Acupuncture can deal with kidney stones, for this treatment can dilate the ureters and discharge a stone in a acute episode.
- Acupuncture can deal with the infertility caused by renal deficiency.
- Cold and flu can worsen the kidney disease patients' condition.
- Acupuncture helps lower down kidney disease patients's blood pressure.
What are the risks of Acupuncture?
- Reused needles could expose you to infection.
- If you have a bleeding disorder, acupuncture may be dangerous.
- There may be bleeding, bruising and soreness at the insertion sites.
If you have a competent and certified acupuncture practitioner, the risks of acupuncture are low.
Can Acupuncture cure kidney disease?

The answer is no. Acupuncture is just a supplementary means. It is more effective when combined with other treatments like medications. If you want to reverse your kidney damage, you may need to take some other medical therapy with doctor’s guidance.