What is Acupuncture?
What is Qi or Chi?
Can Acupuncture Benefit me?
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
How Big Are The Needles?
How Soon Would I See Results?
Is Acupuncture covered by health insurance?
Can Acupuncture help me quit smoking?
What is Acupuncture? A healing system that nourishes and promotes the life-giving energy of the body, Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into points (places along energy pathways (meridians)) where energy is easily accessed. Through thousands of years of observation, the Chinese mapped out these points on the body and their effects on individuals. Originating in China thousands of years ago, today acupuncture is the primary source of healthcare for approximately one third of the world's population.
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What is Qi or Chi? Qi or Chi (pronounced chee) is the life-giving energy of the body. Qi flows through the body along pathways called meridians much the same way streams, rivers, and oceans flow on earth. When Qi is flowing smoothly there are wellness, balance, and harmony of body, mind and spirit. When Qi is not flowing smoothly there may be symptoms of pain, disease, extreme emotion or lack of emotion, to name a few. Acupuncture points and techniques are carefully chosen based on each patient. Everyone is different. Two patients come with back pain, two patients receive two different treatments.
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Can Acupuncture Benefit me? The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture’s ability to effectively treat a number of conditions some of which are listed below. Remember that acupuncture is about effecting change and getting things in motion, so if you are feeling stuck in anyway, give acupuncture a try.
- Musculoskeletal Conditions: fibromyalgia, arthritis, neck and back pain, muscle cramping/pain/weakness, injuries, osteoarthritis and sciatica.
- Respiratory Conditions: Asthma, bronchitis, common cold, sinusitis, and tonsillitis.
- Gynecological Conditions: Infertility, menopausal symptoms and premenstrual syndrome.
- Digestive Conditions: IBS, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, hyperacidity and indigestion and numerous stomach issues.
- Emotional Conditions: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervousness and neurosis.
- Eye-Ear-Nose-Throat: Cataracts, gingivitis, poor vision, tinnitus and toothache.
- Neurological Conditions: Headaches, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Parkinson’s disease, postoperative pain and stroke recovery.
- Miscellaneous Conditions: Addiction control, smoking cessation, athletic performance, blood pressure regulation, chronic fatigue, immune system tonification and stress reduction. allergies, post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting.
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Does Acupuncture Hurt? There is a slight prick as it enters the skin. Sometimes you will not even know the needles are in place. Other times there may be some tingling, warmth, heaviness, or a feeling of the Qi moving up and down the channels or meridians. Most report that Acupuncture is very relaxing. You may even fall asleep during treatment.
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How Big Are The Needles? The needles used are extremely small, sterile, disposable needles that are about the width of two human hairs. It is completely unlike receiving an ordinary injection from a hypodermic needle.
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How Soon Would I See Results? Acupuncture is therapy not instant fix. Everyone responds differently to treatment depending on length of illness, severity, genetics, habits and lifestyle. Some people see changes immediately others take longer. Either way treatment needs to continue until the change holds over time.
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Is Acupuncture covered by health insurance? The easiest way to find out is to call your insurance provider and ask them. If acupuncture is NOT mentioned in your policy, it may very be covered, so call your insurer.
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Can Acupuncture help me quit smoking? Yes, but you must really want to quit.
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