QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. How does acupuncture work?
3. What are the benefits of acupuncture?
4. What should I expect during my treatment?
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
Acupuncture is a system of medicine that works by balancing the body’s energy. An acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of sterile, very fine needles into the superficial muscle layer at various points on the body. Unlike hypodermic needles which are hollow, these hair-thin needles are solid. Nothing is injected or withdrawn. Patients generally report feeling peaceful and relaxed during treatment. Needles are retained for about 15 minutes and many people actually fall asleep with them in place.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE?
Here are some of the many benefits of acupuncture and Chinese medicine:
- Increases fertility and chances of conception
- Excellent for stress reduction and treating symptoms of depression
- Proven for pain relief
- Activates anti-inflammatory response
- Assists in hormone balancing and reproductive disorders
- Effectively treats insomnia
- Beneficial in the treatment of respiratory disorders
- Can significantly improve auto-immune diseases
- Helps resolve gastrointestinal conditions
- Provides relief from disorders of eyes, ears, nose and mouth
- Helps with joint range of motion and pain reduction caused by arthritis
- Speeds surgical and injury recovery
WHAT IS QI?
The Chinese refer to life energy as Qi (“chee”). This energy circulates within the body and allows us to move our limbs, digest food, breathe, circulate blood, form coherent speech, and feel emotions.
Qi courses up and down the head, back, torso and limbs i a network of interconnected channels called meridians. Each meridian is associated with one of the 12 major organs of the body such as the heart, kidneys, lungs, and so forth. Points along these meridians act as gates. Ideally Qi flows through the meridians as naturally as water in a brook. When the flow of Qi is impaired, pain and other symptoms can occur.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT DURING MY TREATMENT?
Through careful observation, a detailed health history, and reading the pulses, a pattern of imbalance can be revealed. This pattern directs the course of treatment to restore the body’s energetic balance. I use acupuncture, herbs and dietary modification to fortify the body and clear energy blocks. Generally, treatments are weekly for 6-8 weeks depending on the severity and need.
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