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Writer's pictureNicole T. Smith, L.Ac.

Acupuncture Does That?

What one thing treats:


Gastritis, abdominal pain, indigestion, constipation, general lack of energy, aging, nervousness, stroke, hypertension, pain, cough, asthma, insomnia, eating disorders, diabetes, tinnitus, eye diseases, difficulty speaking, infertility, autoimmune disease, immune deficiency, poor circulation, ulcerative colitis…


That also promotes:

Weight loss, quicker recovery from sports activities, muscle strength, nerve conductivity, bone density…


And at the same time reduces:

Oxidative damage, inflammation, anxiety, depression, and the effects of stress…


All while incurring no damage to the body?


A pill? No.

A supplement? No.

A trip to the Caribbean? Eh…how long is the trip?


Give up?

An acupuncture point, called ST36. In fact, this point is so versatile, some books note that it can treat practically any disease!


ST36 stands for Stomach 36. All acupuncture points, in English, are named by the channel (also known as meridian or pathway) that they are located on (Stomach channel, in this case), and where it is on the channel, by number. The Stomach channel in total has 45 points. ST36 is located on the outer, lower leg, below the knee.



Do you have any of the conditions noted above? If just this one acupuncture point is so broad in its usefulness, imagine the possibilities of what acupuncture could do for you.


Think of each acupuncture point like a pool of healing - we just need to tap into them. There are over 360 points on the body! In one treatment, not all of these points are used, of course. A handful are chosen depending on the needs of the patient.


Ask for ST36 on your next acupuncture appointment, although, chances are, it's already part of your treatment!


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