Dr Kenyon's research has shown that
there are significant advantages of Electro Acupuncture over
traditional needle acupuncture.
Traditional acupuncture involves the placing of needles into the
body at various pre-determined points, depending on the ailment
being treated. This is obviously an invasive process - and one
which many people cannot bear to undergo.
The placing of the needles is highly critical. Modern research
has shown that a typical treatment point is only 1/2 mm across
(1/50 of an inch) and the level of skill required to locate such
points is extremely high. Even a slight error of judgement means
that the point may be missed and the subsequent treatment less
effective.
Good accurate needle acupuncture can be over 85% effective.
However, it is most effective when treatment can be given daily
for a few weeks. High-quality, daily treatment is usually
impractical for the vast majority of people due to time restraints
and the high cost. In addition, as we mentioned before, many
people are not happy with the thought of being punctured by
needles on a daily basis.
What is electro-acupuncture?
This is the method of using minute electronic pulses to stimulate
the body's own healing system. Instead of an invasive needle being
placed into the flesh, a simple probe is placed on the surface of
the skin and a series of pulses is transmitted through the skin
into the damaged cells.
This method is obviously much simpler and, being non-invasive
is readily accepted by prospective users - they are totally at
ease during treatment, which in itself is a contribution to the
healing process.
It is important to not only treat acupuncture points, but also
to locate the treatment points precisely and quickly.
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