What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care treatment for many conditions. Acupuncture has been used as a non-invasive treatment to help hundreds of millions of people become well and stay well. Acupuncture promotes natural healing and enhances recuperative powers and immunity, supports physical and emotional health, improves overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide range of medial conditions.
Acupuncture uses meridians which contain points where the body’s innate healing ability called Qi (pronounced “Chee”) flows. Qi is the vital energy that animates the body and protects it from illness. Qi flows through pathways called meridians and provides nourishment to the body’s cells, tissues, organs and glands. When there is an stagnation, imbalance or blockage in the flow of Qi, symptoms associated with the condition or illness may appear.
Qi flows through the body through specific pathways called meridians. There are 14 main meridians inside the body, each of these meridians is connected to a specific organ and/or gland. Meridian pathways are like rivers flowing inside the body, these rivers flow, transports life giving water that provides nourishment to the land, plants, and people. Similarly, where meridians pathway flow they bring life-giving Qi that provides nourishment to every cell, organ, gland, tissue and muscle in the body.
When Qi becomes disrupted in one part of the body, the flow becomes restricted in other parts. This blockage of Qi can be detrimental to your health, cutting off vital nourishment to the body, organ and glands. Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among the many things that can influence the quality, quantity and balance of the Qi. When stagnation, blockage, or imbalance occurs, the body easily bounces back, returning to a state of health and well-being. However when this disruption is prolonged or excessive, or if the body is in a weakened state illness, pain or disease can set in and cause dysfunction. Stimulation of acupuncture meridian points causes the release chemicals for our brain, spinal cord, and muscles that help restore the body’s ability to heal naturally. These chemicals provide tremendous health benefits, whether it is influencing your body to heal more quickly, or simply altering how you may be experiencing your pain. Regardless, the healing and regenerative properties of acupuncture are truly amazing.
The only way to find out if acupuncture is the perfect treatment for you is to try it. Acupuncture and chiropractic treatments are safe, effective and drug free treatment that can help address a wide variety of common ailments and problems.
What problems are commonly treated with Acupuncture?
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders
- Sinusitis.
- Sore Throat.
- Hay Fever.
- Earache.
- Nerve Deafness.
- Ringing in the Ears.
- Dizziness.
- Poor Eyesight.
Circulatory Disorders
- High Blood Pressure.
- Angina Pectoris.
- Arteriosclerosis.
- Anemia.
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
- Spastic colon.
- Colitis.
- Constipation.
- Diarrhea.
- Food Allergies.
- Ulcers.
- Gastritis.
- Abdominal Bloating.
- Hemorrhoids.
Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
- Irregular, Heavy or Painful Menstruation.
- Endometriosis.
- Menopause.
- Fibroids.
- Chronic Bladder Infection.
- Complications in Pregnancy.
- Morning Sickness.
- Kidney Stones.
- Impotence.
- Infertility in Men and Women.
- Sexual Dysfunction.
Immune Disorders
- Candida.
- Chronic Fatigue.
- HIV and AIDS.
- Epstein Barr Virus.
- Allergies.
- Lupus.
- MS.
- Hepatitis.
Addiction
- Smoking Cessation.
- Drugs.
- Alcohol.
Emotional and Psychological Disorders
- Anxiety.
- Insomnia.
- Depression.
- Stress.
Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders
- Arthritis.
- Neuralgia.
- Sciatica.
- Back Pain.
- Bursitis.
- Tendonitis.
- Stiff Neck.
- Bell's Palsy.
- Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Headaches and Migraines.
- Stroke.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Polio.
- Sprains.
- Muscle Spasms.
- Shingles.
Respiratory Disorders
- Asthma.
- Emphysema.
- Bronchitis.
- Colds and Flus.
Acupuncture Also Treats
- Chemotherapy/Radiation Side Effects.
- Diabetes.
- Dermatological Disorders.
- Weight Control.
(This is by no means a complete list of what Acupuncture can treat.)