Mindful Spirit Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville and more
Acupuncture is a neurological process, so it only makes sense that Acupuncture excels at treating neurological conditions. Acupuncture is excellent at restoring blood flow and stimulating the body's nerve pathways. It can also help with nerve regeneration and preservation. If there has been nerve damage or diminished sensation, a local treatment that works with the affected Acupuncture channels and meridians re-stimulates the damaged nerve fibers, as well as restoring balance to the entire area. According to the needs and specific conditions of the individual patient, this is accomplished by a combination of needling, electric-stimulation, Seven-Star needling, and channel theory.
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective at treating peripheral neuropathy, regardless of cause. This includes neuropathy resulting from complications of Type 2 diabetes, side effects of chemo treatment for cancer care, neuropathy because of spinal injuries or age-related spinal wear & tear, peripheral neuropathy from traumatic injuries, infections, exposure to toxins, inherited causes, and metabolic problems.
Peripheral neuropathy causes weakness, numbness, and pain. The pain is generally described as stabbing, burning, or tingling.
Anyone with peripheral neuropathy should try acupuncture to get relief, particularly if medications and other strategies haven't worked. See my testimonial titled, “Neurology: Spinal Fusion, Neuropathy” for a personal account from one of my patient’s experiences with Acupuncture for neuropathy. https://www.mindfulspiritacupuncture.com/testimonials/
I also have personal experience in treating PD and other movement disorders. Acupuncture was shown to be effective in boosting cognitive function, improving motor coordination and muscular strength, mitigating the side-effects of medications, such as constipation and sleep problems, and raising self-esteem and confidence. My patients became more self-reliant and had less anxiety about whether they could follow through with plans for the day, since the arbitrariness of their “good days and bad days” was diminished. They all reported having many more “good days”.
For a personal account from one of my patient’s experiences with Acupuncture for neurological issues and her friend with PD, see my testimonial titled, “Neurological issues, Parkinson’s” here:
https://www.mindfulspiritacupuncture.com/testimonials/
Acupuncture has been shown to be helpful in managing the pain and improving the overall functionality experienced by stroke patients. It has been widely used to improve motor, sensation, speech, and other neurological functions in patients with stroke. There are Integrative Medicine Hospitals, such as the Cleveland Clinic, which include Acupuncturists in their Stroke Recovery Wards.
Neurological diseases can manifest a series of symptoms due to abnormalities in nerve structure, biochemistry or electrophysiology in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves. Most of them are characterized by progressive neurodegeneration and injury closely related to aging, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), et cetera. Acupuncture, as a traditional alternative medical treatment, has a significant clinical efficacy on the treatment of neurological diseases, especially neurodegenerative diseases. Stimulation of peripheral nerves by acupuncture can recover and repair a variety of neurological diseases.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6729102/
Acupuncture brings blood, energy (Qi), and resources to heal the body. It helps stimulate the body’s natural healing system. Acupuncture improves blood circulation, stimulates the nervous system, and releases endorphins, which in turn, alter the body’s response to pain. Acupuncture assists in the relief of chronic pain and its stimulation of the blood’s flow can restore nerve damage. Neuro-Acupuncture (Neuropuncture) is a ground-breaking neuroscience acupuncture system, incorporating cutting-edge research derived from extensive collaborative work of Research Acupuncturists, Neurologists, and Research Neuroscientists.
Every patient with an underlying neurological condition is unique. We combine the neurological understanding of how and why Acupuncture works, the neuroscience of electrical acupuncture, and details from the patient’s unique condition to bring healing, regardless of which neurological condition is being treated.
Acupuncture is a powerful ally for someone living with an autoimmune disease. It can help strengthen the immune system and relieve painful symptom. Acupuncture is excellent at restoring blood flow and stimulating the body's nerve pathways. It can also help with nerve regeneration and preservation, brings blood and energy (Qi) to a damaged area, and has been well-researched for its effect in reducing inflammation throughout the body. Acupuncture stimulates chemicals that reduce swelling and soothe undesirable immune responses and allergic reactions.
Clinical research has shown that acupuncture causes physical responses in nerve cells, the pituitary gland, and parts of the brain. These responses can cause the body to release proteins, hormones, and brain chemicals that control many body functions. It is proposed that, by these actions, acupuncture affects blood pressure, body temperature and the immune system. Acupuncture ultimately works to affect change in the case of autoimmune disorders by calming the immune system and relaxing or even reversing the body’s sensitivity to the trigger.
Acupuncture is also amazing at stress reduction. In fact, many of my patients fall asleep on my Acupuncture tables, sometimes even while I’m still inserting needles!
