Electromagnetic Wave Therapy and Insomnia in Seattle

Chronic sleeping problems such as insomnia not only impair physical and mental activity, they also can lead to serious health problems in the end.  The most commonly used “treatment” for insomnia is prescription and over-the-counter sleep medications.  These medications, however, are laden with toxins that cause serious side effects.  They also can be habit forming.  A superior alternative to this is acupuncture in the form of electromagnetic wave therapy, also known as electronic acupuncture Seattle.

Insomnia can be caused by a lot of factors. It can be caused by extreme stress or by certain medications.  Health issues such as arthritis, diabetes, heart ailments, Alzheimer’s disease or hypertension can also contribute to insomnia.  Added to that list of causes is the use of nicotine, caffeine, night snacks or alcohol as well as emotional extremes such as anxiety.

While schedule and diet modifications can solve some insomnia problems, these solutions may not apply to all types of insomnia.  Sometimes, insomnia may have a physiological etiology traced to a biochemical problem in the brain.  Melatonin from the pineal gland controls a person’s sleeping patterns and a lack of this hormone can result in insomnia.

Melatonin usually is secreted based on the circadian rhythm of the individual, which does not necessarily follow the awake by day and sleep by night pattern; however melatonin by default is low during mornings and increases gradually throughout the day and when one becomes tired at the end of the day, the melatonin induces sleep in a person.  If one’s circadian rhythm gets disrupted, the melatonin levels are affected.  Electronic acupuncture addresses this problem and helps the person efficiently attain a sleep cycle attuned to his/her lifestyle.

Electromagnetic wave therapy is nothing more than a 21st century upgrade of traditional acupuncture.  This type of acupuncture can really claim the title of being a painless type of treatment because instead of using acupuncture needles, a wand is used to send electromagnetic energy into the body.  That energy goes through the hand produced by a gadget that produces electromagnetic energy.   The wand sends out electromagnetic energy to specific acupuncture points on the palm of the left hand associated with the area of the brain that controls sleep.

Electromagnetic wave energy removes blockages in the energy pathways caused by stress and other factors.  The gadget comes with a palm and hand map that charts specific areas in the hand that correspond to certain body functions.  The blockages are suspected to impair the production and secretion of melatonin by the pineal gland.

This type of acupuncture is meant to be used at home.  Some observe that electromagnetic wave therapy is more effective if it is used as a complementary modality for other treatments rather than it being the sole treatment for insomnia.

Acupuncture Seattle for Dogs

Acupuncture Seattle is a form of holistic medicine that has been used by the Chinese for thousands of years as treatment for various kinds of disorders.  Acupuncture helps treat ailments by balancing the energies in the body.  Acupuncture is based on the principle of applying fine needles on specific points or acupuncture points on the body, which are connected to energy meridians, to stimulate the flow of energy.  This method and principle is also true for the treatment of sick animals especially dogs.

Acupuncture treatment for dogs is very effective.  Acupuncture is recognized by the American Veterinarian Medical Association and the World Health Organization as a valid form of treatment for both humans and animals.  Upon initial consultation, the acupuncturist assesses the physical condition of the dog by performing a physical examination on the animal.   Furthermore, the acupuncturist may need to study the dog’s medical history (if there is any) and based on the examination and medical history, a diagnosis and a decision can be made on whether or not acupuncture can be performed on the dog.  Compared to conventional treatment modalities, acupuncture can be a less traumatic experience for dogs.

Acupuncture is generally a painless procedure.  Hair thin needles applied to the dog make acupuncture virtually a painless treatment therefore making acupuncture a better alternative to other forms of treatment that might be rather painful and traumatic for the dog.  The acupuncturist first palpates the dog to locate the energy meridians.  Then he/she massages the body to locate the sore areas in the body.  The needles are then applied on specific sites called acupuncture points.  The dog is laid on the table or on the floor and kept calm during the course of the treatment.  The dog can be given food to calm it down.  The treatment session may last for a few seconds to several minutes, contingent on the severity of the problem.  As the treatment progresses, the effects take hold on the animal and as with the human experience of comfort and relaxation during treatment, the animals also experience these very soothing sensations during treatment.

Acupuncture boosts the immune system of the dog enabling the animal to be more resilient from common infections, diseases and dog allergies.  Acupuncture is also effective in treating neurological disorders, reproductive issues, skin problems, skeletal problems and muscle problems among others.  Acupuncture for treating dogs with arthritis is effective in allowing the dog to gain mobility with little pain.  It also helpful for dogs suffering from cancer as a supplemental therapy to ease the dog’s symptoms and sickness due to cancer.  It can also be useful as a form of analgesia for the dog during surgery and considering acupuncture does not have any side effects, it then can be considered a better alternative to anesthesia.