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If you've never seen an acupuncturist, here's some insider information to help you feel more comfortable. At your first visit, the doctor will get to know you and your health concerns by asking detailed questions about your health history, feeling your pulses on each wrist and looking at your tongue (feeling pulses and looking at the tongue are traditional methods of diagnoses and allow the doctor...
6/9/2009 10:57:04 PM
If you have never had acupuncture before, here are some tips to help you feel more comfortable before your first visit. - Be sure to eat something light an hour or two before treatment. Try to avoid arriving on an empty stomach or after a large meal. - Try to avoid the intake of caffeine and pain medication for a few hours before you arrive. - Wear loose comfortable clothing. - Write down any questions...
6/9/2009 10:53:34 PM
An acupuncturist undergoes at least 3-4 years of graduate coursework in the biomedical sciences, oriental medicine, dietary therapy, and acupuncture techniques as well as several hundreds of patient contacts and thousands of clinical hours treating patients. Most states require acupuncturists to have taken the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine boards (NCCAOM) to...
6/9/2009 10:40:28 PM
In China, acupuncture and oriental medicine is often the first option for the treatment of various ailments. This elegant system of medicine has been helping individuals, families, and communities for thousands of years. In 1997 the U.S. National Institute of Health published a Consensus Statement on the use and effectiveness of acupuncture for a variety of conditions. Their conclusions were as follows:...
6/9/2009 10:32:57 PM
No, you do not need to believe in acupuncture and oriental medicine for your treatments to work. We encourage our patients to learn how this wonderful medicine can help them improve their health, but one does not need to understand it fully. Acupuncture has been proven effective even for animals who obviously do not have any beliefs.
6/9/2009 10:17:30 PM
Most patients report that they occasionally feel the prick of the needle (described like the bite of a mosquito) followed by dull ache, heavy sensation, warmth, or slight tingling in the area needled. The needles are inserted subcutaneously or into a muscle or tendon juncture, usually about 1/8-1/2" deep. Sometimes the needles will be manipulated and the patient experiences a mild "Qi" sensation, which...
6/9/2009 10:14:51 PM
Usually patients feel an effect from acupuncture within 2-3 treatments. The pace of improvements is specific to their condition and can also include reduction in pain, an increase in energy, or an improvement in digestion. If the condition is acute, it will usually resolve in fewer treatments (~4-8 treatments) while chronic conditions may take longer. Since every individual and their circumstance are...
6/9/2009 10:12:04 PM
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin hair-like needles into points located on your body. Acupuncture needles are solid, have a rounded edge, are sterilized and for single use only. They are not like the hypodermic needles you see when you visit the doctor for an injection or blood draw.
6/9/2009 10:10:06 PM
The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming and all rejoice because spring is finally here! Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth, and growth which has been associated with Spring cleaning your house, implementing internal spring cleanses via fasting and gentle herbal allies, or renewing oneself through various techniques such as retreats, a new exercise routine, or some dietary changes incorporating...
5/6/2009 10:38:24 PM
Fatigue... Are you tired of that familiar feeling and want to boost your energy? There are simple things that you can do to tackle fatigue from getting enough rest to taking some herbs to assist you through your daily activities. 1. Get enough rest. Go to bed at a similar time each night, aiming for at least 7-8 hours of beauty rest. Many people just need more sleep to be able to function better the...
4/20/2009 10:06:31 PM