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Q. What is acupuncture?
A. Acupuncture is the most often practiced component of
Traditional Chinese Medicine, it originated in ancient China and
has been practiced and modified for thousands of years since.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles that are extremely
small in diameter through the skin at specific points on the
body.
Q. What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
A. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a plenary medical
system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent
illnesses for more than 2,000 years. TCM is based on the belief
in yin and yang, defined as opposing energies, such as sun and
moon, winter and summer, and happiness and sadness, etc. When
yin and yang are in balance, you feel relaxed and energized. Out
of balance, however, yin and yang negatively affect your health.
In TCM, the body's internal organs are thought of not only as
individual structures but also as complex networks. According
to TCM, qi flows through organ systems -- kidney, heart,
spleen, liver, lung, gallbladder, small intestine, and large
intestine -- by way of the meridians. Despite their specific
names, these 5 systems correspond to more than individual body
parts. The kidney, for example, represents the entire urinary
system along with the adrenal glands, located on top of the
kidneys. The heart, meanwhile, represents both the heart and
the brain.
Q. What should I expect during an acupuncture treatment?
A. Most people experience a process of
relaxation and often fall asleep during the treatment.
Q. What kind of needles are used?
A. The disposable needles are sterile and brand-new. They are
thin, solid, and comparable in diameter to a human hair. They
are made from stainless steel and the needle point is smooth.
Q. Does acupuncture hurt?
A. This is a very common question because people associate
needles with pain from those used in Western medicine.
Acupuncture needles are different from the thick and
hollow-centered hypodermic needles used to administer
medications in Western medicine. With acupuncture needles,
patients experience only a minimal sensation as the needles
are quickly inserted. Some feel no pain at all while others
feel a short sensation upon insertion. Once the needles are in
place, people may experience no sensations or a light weight
resting on the skin's surface.
Q. ARE ACUPUNCTURISTS REQUIRED TO USE DISPOSABLE
NEEDLES?
A. Yes. It is unprofessional conduct for an acupuncturist to use
a needle more than once. California Code of Regulations, Title
16, Section 1399.454.
Q. How safe is acupuncture?
A. Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all natural,
drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects except those of
relaxation and well-being.
Q. What conditions can Acupuncture treat?
A. The following is a list of health conditions commonly treated by licensed acupuncturists:
Low back pain & sciatica
Shoulder pain
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Hip & knee pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Migraine & headaches
TMJ disorder
Arthritis
Nausea and vomiting
Post-operative pain
Stroke
Adverse reactions to
radiation or chemotherapy
Allergies & sinusitis
Depression, anxiety & fatigue
Dysmenorrhea
Menopausal symptoms
Osteoporosis
Digestive disorders such as
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Nausea and vomiting
Sleep disorders
Weight management
Male and female fertility disorders
Addictions
General wellness
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