Acupuncture

 
 

Acupuncture is an integral part of traditional Oriental medicine, a complete system of health care practiced for over 3000 years.  Oriental medicine includes acupuncture, acupressure, tui na (massage), cupping, moxibustion (mugwort herb), gua sha (dermal friction), and dietary/lifestyle counseling.  These therapies work with the body’s Qi (pronounced Chee),  the natural vital energy within all of us, to promote healing.


How Does it Work?


This vital energy flows along pathways called meridians.  Acupuncture points are located along meridians, each point having a specific effect on Qi.  Very fine needles are inserted into the skin to stimulate specific points on the body for therapeutic purposes.  This practice balances the movement of Qi in the body to restore health.

 

What is Acupuncture?

What Can Acupuncture Treat?


The World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health recognize acupuncture’s ability to treat a wide range of conditions, including the following:


  1. •Allergies and asthma

  2. •Anxiety, depression, stress

  3. •Arthritis and joint pain

  4. •Neck, back, knee, shoulder, elbow pain

  5. •Carpal tunnel syndrome

  6. •Sciatica

  7. •Digestive disorders

  8. •Fatigue

  9. •Headache or migraine

  10. •Insomnia

  11. •Infertility

  12. •Menopausal symptoms

  13. •Premenstrual syndrome

  14. •Hypertension

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