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Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture is a system of diagnosis and healthcare approaches that has evolved over the last 5,000 years in China. The Chinese approach to understanding the human body is unique. It is based on the holistic concept of the universe in the philosophical insights of Taoism, and it has produced a highly sophisticated practices designed to cure illness and to maintain health and well-being.
The needles used are extremely fine, generally a skilled acupuncturist will cause no pain.
No. we only use FDA registered, sterile, single-use stainless steel needles and they are disposed of immediately after each acupuncture treatment.
A fully trained and experienced acupuncturist knows how to use needles safely and effectively and how to avoid any potential danger areas. The importance of seeking an appropariately experienced acupunturist cannot be overstated. The vast majority of show absolutely no adverse effects from aupunture treatment. Generally, there is also no conflict between acupuncture and conventional medical treatment.
Many major health insurance policies and plans cover acupuncture treatments. We will help you contact your insurance company to verify your coverage.
This will be determined by many factors; wheather the illness is severe or not, wheather the illness is chronic or acute, wheather the person's constitutional Qi is relatively healthy, wheather there are currently any factors in the patient's life which are exacerbating his illness. Treatment may be frequent if the symptoms are severe or acute. It is usual for the patient to come once or twice a week, some patients may need to come more often. Once the patient starts to improve, the frequency of the treatments diminishes.
Although some patients experience immediate improvement, others require at least 3 or more treatments. It may take longer if the illness is severe or if it has been present for a long time.
Researchers have identified several physiological mechanisms. Acupuncture stimulates electromagnetic signals in the body to be relayed at a greater rate than normal. Some of these signals start the flow of pain-killing biochemicals such as endorphins, while others mobilize immune system cells to specific sites that are injured or vulnerable to disease. Placing needles at specific acupuncture points also activates opioids in the brain that relieve pain and promote sleep. Acupuncture also promotes the release of neurotransmitters and hormones that affect the body's organ systems in beneficial ways. Some of these chemicals help restore balance to the immune system. Others affect basic metabolic functions such as blood pressure, blood flow, body temperature, and blood sugar levels.
Neurological Diseases: headache, neuralgia, stroke residuals, Parkinson's disease, shingles, facial paralysis, and multiple sclerosis. Musculo-skeletal diseases: acute & chronic pain, in back, neck, hands, legs and knees, sports injuries, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sciatica. Diseases of the reproductive and urinary systems: infertility, cystitis, impotence, incontinence, PMS, morning sickness, menopause syndrome. Mental and emotional syndromes: stress, fatigue, depression, anxiety and insomnia. Diseases of the respiratory: asthma, chronic breathlessness, and hayfever, sinusitis. Diseases of digestive system: colitis, constipation, diarrheas, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and stomach ulcers. Disorders of the skin: psoriasis, rashes, and acne. Others: Smoking cessation, weight loss. Face-lift. Also see Conditions Treated
ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE Electro-Acupuncture uses acupuncture needles to conduct small electrical currents. This technique is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance treatment, and has been proven to decrease pain, accelerate healing, and significantly reduce inflammation, edema and swelling.MOXIBUSTION Moxibustion is a technique in which a Chinese herb called mugwort or Artemisia Vulgaris is used to heat an acupuncture point, particularly in the treatment of certain debilitating conditions as well as arthritis and pain. Moxa is usually rolled into a stick, lit, and held over specific areas of the body. It can also be placed onto the handle of an acupuncture needle for deeper penetration of heat. CUPPING TUI NA
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