Arthritis is a chronic disease that can affect anyone. The cause as far as western medicine is concerned is unknown. However the Chinese practitioners believe it is a form of stagnation in the blood that they call Qi (vital energy).
The disease can vary for each person and how much it can hurt each individual. Joints are painful and there is stiffness in the muscles.
Eyes and lungs can be affected and even skin which will cause emotional reactions especially if it is a lady sufferer.
Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been used by practitioners and for the person suffering they are effective remedies. They work through the body’s nervous system and energy channels.
Acupuncture can release endorphins from the brain and encephalin which are natural pain killers. It can help with a person’s immune system to keep it calm.
Traditional acupuncturists are trained to treat the person as whole rather than just the symptoms.
There have been medical studies under controlled environments which indicate these are appropriate holistic treatments which can be adapted for use in the pain relief of arthritis.
Warning: if a person has been prescribed medication, it is advisable to inform the doctor of any other treatment.