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What is Acupuncture?
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Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world.
Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture began to become better known in
the United States in 1971, when New York Times reporter James Reston wrote about how doctors
in China used needles to ease his pain after surgery.
The term acupuncture describes a family of procedures involving stimulation of anatomical
points on the body by a variety of techniques. American practices of acupuncture incorporate
medical traditions from China, Japan, Korea, and other countries.
Simply put, acupuncture balances energy. Your circulatory system moves blood through your body
to nourish the tissues, and your nervous system conducts electrical impulses to maintain
movement and thought. There is another integral energy system in your body that is based on
your Life Force Energy, or Qi ("chee").
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Qi circulates through your body, just like blood, and is critical to your health and well
being. If an imbalance develops, either an excess or deficiency, or a blockage of the flow,
fatigue, pain, or illness can result.
Acupuncture in the ideal setting is used to maintain the steady, free flow of Qi and prevent
any disruptions in that energy. More often, acupuncture treatments are used to correct an
imbalance and restore the normal flow of Qi. By inserting tiny needles at indicated
acupuncture points, warming them and/or adding electrical stimulation, any blockages or energy
imbalances can often resolve. This will improve energy levels, add a sense of well being,
decrease pain, and provide a more active and functional lifestyle.
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What does acupuncture feel like?
Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently,
but most feel no or minimal pain when the needles are inserted. Some people are energized by
treatment, while others feel relaxed. Improper needle placement, movement of the patient, or a
defect in the needle can cause soreness and pain during treatment. This is why it is important to
seek treatment from a qualified acupuncture practitioner.
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How does Medical Acupuncture differ from TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine)?
Medical acupuncture is acupuncture that has been successfully incorporated into medical or allied
health practices in Western countries. It is derived from Asian and European sources, and is
practiced in both pure and hybrid forms. Therapeutic insertion of solid needles in various
combinations and patterns is the foundation of medical acupuncture. The choice of needle patterns
can be based on traditional principles such as encouraging the flow of Qi, a subtle vivifying
energy, through classically described acupuncture channels, modern concepts such as recruiting
neuroanatomical activities in segmental distributions, or a combination of these two
principles.
A physician also has additional techniques available beyond that of a Licensed Acupuncturist.
Depending on the needs of a particular patient additional modalities include trigger point
injections and scar deactivation. Because health is dependent on the balance and flow of Qi, if
the channels become blocked by scar tissue, like a dam over a river, that energy flow is
interrupted. This brings about seemingly unrelated symptoms that can baffle the allopathic medical
world and defy treatment. Homeopathic injections into the scar tissue itself will soften and
release the blockage, restoring the normal flow of Qi. This can allow symptoms to resolve
spontaneously, and make other acupuncture treatments more effective and longer lasting.
The following is a lengthy but not comprehensive list of conditions that acupuncture and herbal
supplements can effectively treat:
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NEUROLOGICAL
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MUSCULOSKELETAL
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DIGESTIVE
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EYE, EAR,
FACE, DENTAL
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Headaches/ Migraines
Neuralgia
Postoperative Pain
Post-Stroke
Parkinson's Disease
Facial Pain
Diabetic Neuropathies
Bell's Palsy
Shingles
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Shoulder & Neck Pain
Back Pain/Sciatica
Disc Problems
Soft Tissue Injuries
Muscle Cramping
Traumatic Injuries
Sports Injuries
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
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Abdominal Pain
Hyperacidity
Chronic Diarrhea
Indigestion
Constipation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Candida
Crohn's Disease
Colitis
Radiation/Chemo SideEffects
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Eye Fatigue
Toothache
Post Extraction Pain
Gum Problems
TMJ
Wrinkles
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GYNECOLOGICAL,
URO-GENITAL
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RESPIRATORY
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EMOTIONAL
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AUTO-IMMUNE
DISORDERS
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Infertility
PMS/Cramps
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Endometriosis
Menopausal Symptoms
Pregnancy Related Painand Nausea
Incontinence
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Sinusitis
Common Cold
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Allergy (hay fever)
Asthma
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Trauma
Stress
Hypertension
Insomnia
Depression
Anxiety
Nervousness
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Lupus
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Fatigue
Fibromyalgia
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