THERAPEUTIC ACUPUNTURE SAFE FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

 Acupuncture therapy is a treatment technique / therapy by means of thrust needles through the skin in the direction of an acupuncture point, then the granting of stimulation performed manually using fingers (round needle) or using equipment elektrostimulator and heat stimuli (TDP, infrared, Moksha).

In Indonesia, Acupuncture Therapy Method began to gain recognition for treatment in the hospital. It is characterized by the release of Permenkes RI No. 1186 Menkes / Per / XI / 1996 on the use of acupuncture in health care facilities and Kepmenkes RI No. 1277 / Permenkes / SK / VII / 2003 on health workers acupuncture, showed recognition of the existence and benefits of acupuncture as a method of alternative medicine which is scientifically acceptable.

Excess Acupuncture Therapy

1. Easy to do, because not melihatjenis sex and age,
2. Safe, because there are no side effects that can be caused by such use of the drug in the long term,
3. Rational, because many studies that prove acupuncture including one alternative treatment,
4. Affective reduce patient complaints,
5. Cheap, when compared with other treatment methods.   

Acupuncture Therapy Contraindications

The patient is not recommended acupuncture therapy are:

1. Emergency medical,
2. Blood clotting disorders,
3. Pregnancy first trimester,
4. Piercing the tumor or cancer,
5. Patients who use a pacemaker,
6. Puncture the skin that is experiencing inflammation.

Diseases that can be treated Acupuncture Therapy

1. Respiratory disorders (Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Influenza, Cough, Asthma),
2. Digestive Disorders (Ulcer, Constipation, Diarrhea, Hiccups, Nausea Vomiting) 
3. Musculoskeletal Disorders / Muscles and joints (Headaches, Vertigo, Migraine, Bell's Palsy, Peripheral Neuropathy, Back Pain, Stiff Neck, Frozen Shoulder, Myalgia, Knee Pain, Post Stroke, Tennis Albow).
4. Certain circumstances (Obesity, Beauty, Increased Stamina, Decrease Sugar)

   Acupuncture therapy is done 2-3 times a week, adjusted to the illness to achieve results as expected. One series consists of 12 times the therapeutic treatment and if needed can be continued with the next series. Needles used for therapeutic use disposable, so assured of transmission of the disease.

Summary:

• Acupuncture therapy is an alternative treatment method using a needle,

• Acupuncture treatment in Indonesia has been recognized, based on the two health minister's decision.