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Acupuncture & Traditional Oriental Medicine
Oriental herbal medicine and acupuncture are complimentary ancient therapeutic modalities that are often used together to treat a variety of medical conditions. All herbs used are classified according to their energetic qualities, functions, and the different organs, meridians, and disharmonies for which they address. Individual herbs are combined to enhance their actions and effects upon the body. When combined, a unique, synergistic formula is created and this combination increases the benefits of a particular formula and minimizes any harmful side effects. Oriental herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, and strengthen, support or tonify the body. It is a safe, effective, drug-free, and natural way to nourish the body. Treating the body as a whole and unique organism can support recovery from illness and disease towards health and wholeness.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy of "Qi" - Life Energy.
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 Cold
 Headache
 Acne
 Shoulder/ Neck Pain
 Back Pain
 Wrinkle/ Cosmetic Accupuncture
 Diet
 Weight Loss
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What is Qi and how does it travel?
Qi - Life energy, flows throughout the body, it helps to animate the body and protect it from illness, pain, and disease. A person's health is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.. Qi circulates through specific pathways called meridians. There are 14 main meridian pathways throughout the body. Each is connected to specific organs and glands. Meridian pathways are like rivers, where a river flows, it transports life-giving water that nourish the land, plans, and people. In the same way, meridian pathways transport life giving Qi to nourish and energize every cell, organ, gland, tissue, and muscle. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine support and strengthen the systems of the body that are involved in the production of Qi. When Qi is flows freely, we remain healthy By building up the supply of Qi and facilitating the smooth and free flow of it through the body, one enjoys good physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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What will my acupuncturist do?
During the initial exam, a full health history will be taken, questions regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle. They may check pulse and your tongue and may conduct a physical exam. This comprehensive exam will provide insight and help to create a complete, accurate, and comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced.
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How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments will vary from person to person. Some people experience immediate relief; others will take months or even years to achieve results. Chronic conditions usually take longer to resolve than acute ones.
Do the needles hurt? The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies, some people feel a little pain as the needles are inserted, but most feel no pain at all.
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How deep will they go?
The dept of the needles range from 1/8" to 1.5" depending on where the needles are to be inserted.
How safe is acupuncture? Acupuncture is extremely safe, it is an all natural alternative to eastern medicine. The needles are sterile and are discarded after use.
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Is acupuncture safe for children?
Yes, in some instances, children respond more quickly than adults, if your child(ren) has no aversion to needles, your acupuncturist may massage the acupuncture points, which is called acupressure or tuina.
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What type of schooling do acupuncturist get?
Acupuncturist receive
4 years with 2 years college credit required prior to
eligibility to obtain a masters degree.
Extensive and comprehensive graduate training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturist must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.
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What can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the world Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems including:
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- Addiction-alcohol, drug, smoking
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Chronic fatigue
- Colitis
- Common cold
- Constipation
- Dental pain
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Digestive trouble
- Dizziness
- Dysentery
- Emotional problems
- Eye problems
- Facial palsy/tics
- Fatigue
- Fertility
- Fibromyalgia
- Gingivitis
- Headache
- Hiccough
- Incontinence
- Indigestion
- Irritable bowel syndrome
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- Low back pain
- Menopause
- Menstrual irregularities
- Migraine
- Morning sickness
- Nausea
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
- PMS
- Pneumonia
- Reproductive problems
- Rhinitis
- Sciatica
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Shoulder pain
- Sinusitis
- Sleep disturbances
- Smoking cessation
- Sore throat
- Stress
- Tennis elbow
- Tonsillitis
- Tooth pain
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Urinary tract infection
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
- Wrist pain
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Acupuncture & Depression
Acupuncture can help alleviate the signs and symptoms accompanying depression by addressing the root causes and underlying imbalances that have contributed to the problem, safely, and naturally. Physical problems, over time, this causes "stagnant or depressed Qi" which may manifest as emotional problems, left untreated, this may lead to depression. The goal of acupuncturist in this area is to activate the movement of Qi throughout the entire body, as well as address the root causes and underlying imbalances.
Acupuncture & allergies
According to Oriental medical theory, the symptoms and sings that indicate a Western diagnosis of allergies relate to If Qi is inadequate, health is compromised and we become vulnerable to foreign invaders such as dust, mold, animal, dander, bacteria, viruses and pollen. These imbalances may stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor diet, constitutional weakness, pollutants and environmental toxin.
Acupuncture & Neck Pain
Neck pain according to traditional Oriental medicine (TMC) can be caused by a variety of factors including: bad posture, injuries, trauma, and motor vehicle accidents, medical conditions, over-use, strain, muscle tension, and or stress. Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine
Acupuncture & Asthma
Asthma is known as "Xiao Chuan" which means "wheezing" and "shortness of breath", it is caused by a variety of factors that involve an imbalance with Qi and an imbalance of one or more of the organ systems, generally the lungs, spleen, or kidney. In addition to the treatment of Asthma, the acupuncturist may also diagnose and treat: invasion of wind, phlegm damp, lung weakness, spleen weakness, liver imbalance, liver heat, Qi deficiency.
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