- What is acupuncture?
- Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles
into the body at specific points which have been
empirically proven effective in the treatment of
specific disorders.
- How old is acupuncture?
- Acupuncture is a medical system that has been
used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for over
23 centuries.
- Is acupuncture safe?
- Yes. Because acupuncture treatment are
drug-free, you avoid the risk of drugs which can cause
many side effects or dependency.
- How does acupuncture work?
- Traditionally, acupuncture is based on ancient
Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (energy) and
Xue (Blood) through discrete channels or
meridian which traverse the body similar but not
identical to the nervous and blood circulatory
systems. According to this theory, acupuncture
regulates this flow of Qi shunting it to those
areas where it is Deficient and draining it from where
it is Excess.
- Does a treatment hurt?
- Patients comment about the comfort of a
treatment. Unlike the hypodermic needle that you see
at the doctor’s office, which is large and hollow, an
acupuncture needle is solid and extremely fine.
- Are the needles clean?
- All acupuncture needles and instruments must be
sterile. Disposable, single-use, solid needles are
recommended. Acupuncturists are required to pass the
Clean Needle Test in the proper handling and use of
all needles used in a treatment.
- Are needles only used during
treatment?
- No. Other techniques used include: moxibustion,
acupressure, electrical stimulation, cupping, oriental
herbs, gwa sha technique, nutrition and
exercise.
- How many treatments are
necessary?
- Because no two individuals are identical the
number of treatments necessary to achieve results will
vary. The length and duration of treatment will depend
on type and severity of your condition. Completing
your treatments will help to restore your
health.
- Can everyone use
acupuncture?
- Acupuncture is considered safe and effective
for all ages. The next time you or a family member
wants better health, just remember: Try
Acupuncture First!
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