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Accupunture to the Scalp as an Alternative to Hair Loss Medication

For many of us who haven't experienced accupuncture in general, having someone apply accupuncture the the scalp sounds painful and rather frightening. After all, that's your head - the skin over your skull is the only patch of skin on your body that is closest to your brain. That's a sensitive area, so it's bound to hurt, isn't it?

But as a matter of fact, accupuncture is considered a generally painless mode of alternative medicine. One other reason why it's frightening is that people are averse of the idea of needles in general. And needles to the head, moreso! When one thinks of accupuncture to the scalp, one gets a mental image of Clive Barker's character Pinhead, from the cult classic horror film Hellraiser.

Accupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy for curing various illnesses. It involves inserting sterilized needles into specific "accupuncture points" in the body, in the process temporarily stimulating or numbing certain nerves. Because of its efficiency in numbing inflammations, it's been proven to be especially effective in relieving pain. The numbing ability of the needles also prevents the treatments from becoming painful.

The the American Medical Association (AMA), the World Health Organisation (WHO), the National Institute of Health (NIH), and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), among many other official health organizations, have attested to the benefits of accupuncture when it is properly conducted by skilled professionals - although they have also said that further research is necessary to present a more scientific documentation on this healing method.

Accupuncture, combined with traditional Chinese herbal medicine, is popular among enthusiasts of wholistic healing. You may have heard of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Cher and Madonna patronizing some well-known accupuncture clinics. Accupuncture is probably best known for its cosmetic benefits, such as the ability to smooth out wrinkles and treat acne outbreaks.

The prime reason for applying accupuncture to the scalp is to stimulate hair growth and slow hair loss. Many accupuncture enthusiasts make it a point to clarify that accupuncture may not work 100% of the time, but if you can find a skilled and certified practitioner, there is a very good chance that the therapy will work for you.