Acupuncture
What
does acupuncture do?
Acupuncture regulates the energy of your body which is
responsible for all the functions of your organs and systems. Western
medical science finds that acupuncture releases endorphins and enkephalins
which relieves pain. It changes blood chemistry thereby regulating
the communication of neurostransmitters in the brain. It also creates
changes in blood flow throughout the entire body.
Is
acupuncture safe?
Yes, acupuncture is truly a safe treatment. All used needles are
sterile and disposed after each treatment.
What
does it feel like to have acupuncture?
Acupuncture needles are very fine and and the treatment is generally
comfortable. In general, most people find acupuncture to be a relaxing
and pleasant experience. They feel calmer and notice changes for
the better in their health and energy in the days following acupuncture.
Does
acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture generally does not hurt. Upon insertion of the needle,
some people may feel a slight prick, and some people feel nothing.
It varies from person to person.
Some
people are more sensitive while others are not. Furthermore, some
areas are more tender than others and some areas may hurt one day
but not the other. This is all to say that your body changes all
the time.
You
may dread the needles they use when they draw your blood. Those
are hyperdermic needles that must be big enough to transport blood
out. But those are not the ones used for acupuncture! Acupuncture
uses very thin needles (about the width of a piece of hair).
What
does acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is commonly known to effectively treat pain, musculoskeletal,
and neurological problems.
However,
acupuncture can also treat other problems. For example, acupuncture
can help with mental & emotional challenges such as depression
or anxiety.
All
acupuncturists and herbalists, trained in chinese medical school,
know how to utilize acupuncture and herbs to treat most any internal
medicine condition such as:
Asthma
Bronchitis
Palpitations
Chronic angina
Dizziness
Urinary disorders
Headaches
Insomnia
PMS
Menopause symptoms
Irregular menstrual cycles
Endometriosis
Amenorrhea
(no periods)
Postpartum conditions
Infertility (male & female)
Constipation
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
IBS
Crohn's Disease
Nausea
Deafness
Tinnitus
Epilepsy
Depression
Anxiety
How
many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments depends on the nature, duration,
and severity of the condition. Some acute conditions may require
only a few treatments while chronic conditions may need 20 or more
treatments. Generally 10-20 treatments are sufficient for most problems
but it would depend on the individual.
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