Does Acupuncture Work in Winter

Acupuncture treatment has no obvious seasonal requirements, so there is no “winter acupuncture effect”. Acupuncture is a general term for both acupuncture and moxibustion in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is the use of specific metal needles, which are inserted into the patient’s body according to certain acupuncture points and combined with twisting, lifting, and other unique techniques to achieve the purpose of improving the condition. Moxibustion is mainly the use of ignited moxa, the skin surface of the acupuncture points to smoke, the use of heat stimulation to relieve the disease. In clinical practice, there is a saying that summer diseases can be treated in winter, and for some deficiency and heat diseases, winter treatment can be adopted. However, due to the lower temperatures in winter, acupuncture needs to expose more of the body’s skin, there is a possibility of cold and flu in the acupuncture process, so it is necessary to adjust the room temperature and keep warm. If necessary, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for treatment under the guidance of a professional physician to identify the symptoms.