I was talking with one of my clients recently. She’s a senior citizen, in her 70’s. Most of her life was in pretty good health, but she was remarking how recently she’s been developing all these health issues. It’s seemingly endless that every visit to a doctor for one thing, she inevitably finds out about some other thing that needs attention. This usually results in yet another medication on top of a whole slew of others. Or in some cases, that she may need surgery. Getting a hip or knee like your car gets new brake-pads.
I used to joke, “that it’s because the warranty on your body expired.” (The warranty for your car covers any replacement parts if something goes wrong, but it often seems like that only happens after the warranty has expired). I say “used to” because after a while, it stopped being funny. It’s not just that one client, and it’s not just people in their 70’s.
What’s Middle-Age?
I talk to people my age, in their 40’s, who also say they can’t do certain things like they used to. Whether it’s staying up late, eating certain foods, or doing certain sports and activities. There’s an old saying, “When you’re young you cheat on your health; when you’re old, your health cheats on you.”
There’s a reason for that. All those things they say are bad for our health, they can accumulate over time. We don’t see the effects immediately, so we think it’s fine to keep doing them. Finally, there’s “the straw that breaks the camel's back.” Like dominoes, we see this cascading effect as our failing biological systems struggle to maintain the equilibrium of health. Sometimes it’s minor, other times it can be major; and sometimes the fix is tougher than the disease.
Acupuncture to the rescue?
So to cut to the point, how can Acupuncture help? Potentially, many ways. We call acupuncture “holistic” because it works on the “whole” body. It works using the body’s own resources to bring the systems back into alignment. What we like to see is a reduction in symptoms. We can even get that cascading effect to work in your favor and “turn-back the clock.”
People often come in for acupuncture to relieve pain, but I tell them, “you may see some side-effects.”
“Really?” They say, “like what?”
With a smile I’ll say, “well, like a better mood, better sleep, better digestion…” All good things. (Usually).
So try to stop the downward spiral. Try acupuncture.
Thanks for reading. Have a great day!
Any questions, give me a call or email.
Michael Savalli LAc
Commack, NY
(934) 221-7111
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