Acupuncture for Hypertension

These days, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine are playing very important roles in the ongoing treatment of hypertension.

Recent medical studies have shown that acupuncture for hypertension is a safe, effective, drug free way to manage hypertension.

In fact, a recent medical study shows that if given the correct circumstances, acupuncture treatment can be every bit as effective at reducing levels of hypertension as single drug therapy and drastic lifestyle changes.

Healing with Acupuncture

This is not to say that part of your acupuncture for hypertension treatment won't involve lifestyle changes.

Acupuncture seeks to assist the body in healing itself, not give you a way out of doing things you should be doing anyway for your general health and well being.

Often, acupuncture treatment includes diet changes, as well as required exercise and possibly alterations to one's daily schedule, as well as a decrease in alcohol and smoking, even in instances where more conventional forms of medicine would simply issue a prescription.

These suggestions are included in your acupuncture treatment plan in order to reduce the chances of a recurring illness or injury.

Symptoms of Hypertension

If hypertension is severe in a patient, the following symptoms may occur:

• Fatigue
• Confusion
• Nausea/vomiting
• Headache
• Excessive sweating
• Chest pain
• Heart failure
• Stroke
• Blindness
• Blood in urine
• Ringing in ears
• Brain damage
• Kidney damage

Causes of Hypertension

Due to the serious health problems that can be caused by untreated hypertension, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine view hypertension very differently.

This is not to say that one is right or wrong, or better or worse.

Just that they are viewed very differently.

As with treatment for any illness or injury, it is important to keep the lines of patient/practitioner communication open.

Many sufferers of hypertension continue to see their regular doctors while receiving acupuncture for hypertension treatments.

Most doctors are aware of the benefits of using acupuncture for hypertension and recommend it to their patients.

They often work with a patient's acupuncturist to be sure that a comprehensive medical plan is developed and that prescription drugs are not contra-indicated by the herbal supplements the acupuncture practitioner has recommended.

Ask Your Doctor if
Acupuncture Can Relieve Your Hypertension

Acupuncture for hypertension has shown a definite decrease in high blood pressure and has no known side effects.

If you feel that you could benefit from the use of acupuncture for hypertension then talk to your healthcare provider about the possibility of combining treatments.