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What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture originated in China over 2,000 years ago and is one of the oldest and most commonly performed types of medical procedure. The literal meaning of acupuncture is “needle piercing”. As the name suggests, the procedure of acupuncture involves penetrating the skin with solid, metallic, sterile needles that are very thin to encourage the body to promote natural healing and to improve function. Acupuncture has grown in popularity in the United States since the 1970s and is now widely regarded as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of condition. Does Acupuncture hurt? Acupuncture needles are 25-50 times thinner than a hypodermic needle. They are so thin that several acupuncture needles can go into the middle of a hypodermic needles. There is littlie sensitivity to the insertion of acupuncture needles. While some people feel nothing at all; others experience a brief moment of discomfort as the needle penetrates the skin that can be followed by a mild sensation of cramping, tingling, numbness, traveling warmth, or heaviness. The needles are left in place for 5-60 minutes. Most people find the experience extremely relaxing and uplifting and even fall asleep for the duration of the treatment. How Does Acupuncture Work? According to Chinese Medicine, the body transmits energy/Qi (pronounced chee) through pathways or meridians in the body. The unimpeded flow of this energy, along with a balanced Yin and Yang, account for a person's overall health. Acupuncture targets more than 2,000 acupuncture points along these pathways to ensure the proper flow of energy through the body. According to Western Medicine, Acupuncture works by stimulating the Central Nervous System to release chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord and brain that can alter biochemicals in a way that may relieve pain, stimulate healing and promote physical and emotional health. What Methods Do We Offer Beside Acupuncture? Acupressure : A type of Oriental healing art based on ancient Japanese and Chinese Medicine. A practitioner puts pressure on specific points on the body with his or her fingers in order to relieve pain and discomfort, prevent tension-related ailments, and promote good health. Auricular Therapy: The insertion of needles or needle on a patch and or place a Chinese herbal medicine on a patch into acupuncture points in the ear that related to specific parts of the body. Used frequently for quit smoking, weight loss and pain management therapy. Moxibustion: also called moxa is an ancient form of heat therapy. Moxa uses the ground up leaves of the plant Mugwort (Artemesia Vulgaris). There are either rolled into sticks for indirect moxa, or the powdery substance is made into tiny cones and burned on ointment or a ginger slice, which called direct moxa therapy. Chinese Herbal Medicine : A traditional Chinese Medicine that uses combinations of herbs to treat specific diseases, it is an alternative medicine. Cupping : A cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (by using change in heat or by suctioning out air), so that the skin and superficial muscle layer is drawn into and held in the cup. In some cases, the cup may be moved while the suction of sin is active, causing a regional pulling of the skin and muscle ( the technique is called gliding cupping). Gua Sha : A method in Tradition Chinese Medicine in which the skin on the back, limbs, and other parts of the body is lubricated and then pressured and scraped with a water buffalo horn made object the method produces “Sha” which a small red petechiae, common used for pain management. Ear Candle : An ear candle, sometimes called an ear cone, is a long hollow tube tapered to a hand-finished tip that fits comfortably into the outer ear canal.
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