{"id":52781,"date":"2015-05-05T16:37:28","date_gmt":"2015-05-05T14:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=52781"},"modified":"2018-03-13T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2018-03-13T10:10:08","slug":"acupuncture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/acupuncture\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative therapies | Acupuncture in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Alternative therapies<\/strong> have been growing in popularity in the past few decades, offering different forms of treatment for a variety of conditions. Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> is going to tell you about one of the most popular\u00a0<strong>alternative therapies<\/strong> available, called\u00a0<strong>acupuncture<\/strong>.\u00a0<strong>Acupuncture<\/strong> was created in <strong>China<\/strong> hundreds of years ago as a way of balancing the body\u2019s energetic flow. Today it is a form of therapy practiced in several countries in the world.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/acupuncture\/#How_does_acupuncture_work\" title=\"How does acupuncture work?\">How does acupuncture work?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/acupuncture\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_acupuncture\" title=\"What are the benefits of acupuncture?\">What are the benefits of acupuncture?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/acupuncture\/#Is_acupuncture_safe\" title=\"Is acupuncture safe?\">Is acupuncture safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_acupuncture_work\"><\/span>How does acupuncture work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The therapist <strong>pierces the skin<\/strong> with very <strong>thin needles<\/strong> in strategic points of the body, which stimulates nerves, muscles, and tissues.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits_of_acupuncture\"><\/span>What are the benefits of acupuncture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/5080409314_3bf8abc15b_z.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-52783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/5080409314_3bf8abc15b_z-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"acu3\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a>Acupuncture is an effective way to produce <strong>relief<\/strong> from several forms of <strong>pain<\/strong>: toothache, menstrual cramps, headache, back pain, etc. It is also used to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/top-yoga-barcelona-retreats-for-an-urban-yogi-break\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reduce stress<\/a>, anxiety<\/strong> and other symptoms of depression through relaxation and the puncturing of points that stimulate the production of both endorphin and serotonin.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">But the <strong>benefits<\/strong> don\u2019t stop there. <strong>Acupuncture<\/strong> can be used to treat: insomnia, agitation, allergies, hair loss, incontinence, skin problems, gynecological issues, fertility problems, among many others. It can also help reduce the symptoms of PMS and menopause or even be used to <strong>quit smoking<\/strong>, as it provides relief from the withdrawal symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_acupuncture_safe\"><\/span>Is acupuncture safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If practiced by a <strong>certified professional<\/strong> acupuncture is a safe form of therapy. It is of the utmost importance that you always make sure your therapist is using <strong>new needles<\/strong>, otherwise you will be at risk of contracting diseases from previous patients.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Are there people that shouldn\u2019t be treated with acupuncture?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes. <strong>Acupuncture<\/strong> should not be used in those with clotting problems, in pregnant women or those who have a pacemaker.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Where can I try acupuncture in Barcelona?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are several places in the city where you can book an <strong>acupuncture<\/strong> session. Here are some options:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acupuntura-barcelona.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><br \/>\nAcupuntura Barcelona<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/acu2.jpg\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-52782\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/acu2-235x300.jpg\" alt=\"acu2\" width=\"235\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rambla Catalunya 50<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acupunturabarcelona.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Acumedic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">C\/ Travessera de Les Corts, 285<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acupuntura-barcelona.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shen Dao<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rambla de Catalunya 111<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clinicasguanganmen.es\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\">Guang An Men<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Gran V\u00eda de Carlos III , 64-66<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acupuntura-barcelona.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Acupuntura BCN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">C\/Gran de Gr\u00e0cia, 16 1\u00ba<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acupuntura-legorburu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Acupuntura Legorburu<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">C\/ Sep\u00falveda, 93<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"52781\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alternative therapies have been growing in popularity in the past few decades, offering different forms of treatment for a variety of conditions. 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