Acupuncture: Scalp Treatment for Multiple Ailments

When treating a health issue with acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine typically uses points on the body and/or face to address ailments. Over the past few decades, modern medicine in neurology has adopted acupuncture on the scalp to assist with stimulation of the cerebral cortex (the outermost layer of the brain). The points used in scalp acupuncture are based on the brain’s anatomy and function. It uses the meridian system to link points into lines where acupuncture needles are placed. Scalp acupuncture is thought to increase cerebral blood flow by using the natural magnetic field.
Acupuncture needles are inserted in the loose connective tissue of the scalp. It is important to manipulate the needle every 10-15 min for 1-3 minutes to stimulate the area of the brain. Typical ailments that benefit from scalp acupuncture include:
● Stroke
● ADHD
● Stress
● Alzeimers
● Epilepsy
● Parkinson’s
● Bronchitis
● Asthma
● Glaucoma
● Molecular degeneration
● Cataracts
● Other eye diseases
A typical session of scalp acupuncture may include body points as well. Strong stimulation of each needle is required to see a result. In some cases of paralysis, patients may see an immediate improvement with scalp acupuncture. It is imperative for the patient to do movements or exercise while the needles are inserted.
Explore all the options of Scalp Acupuncture with Tammy, our Registered Acupuncturist by booking an appointment at Dalhousie Health & Wellness.