Acupuncture

Introduction
What are some of the medical conditions that are treatable by Acupuncture?
Does Acupuncture help with Weight Control and Excessive Smoking?
How many Treatments will I need?
What are the needles like?
Can Acupuncture help me with my problems?
What are the side effects of acupuncture?
Additional Comments

Introduction

Acupuncture was developed in China over 5,000 years ago. The word "acupuncture" comes from two Latin words, "acu" meaning needle and "punctura" meaning pricking. It describes this ancient Chinese art of healing, involving the insertion of very fine, disposable needles into specific points of the body's self-healing mechanisms.

This system was created by some of the best educated and brightest scholars in Chinese history. These scholars have recorded their theories and clinical experiences from generation to generation in literally thousands of books. It is estimated that there are between 30-40,000 existing books on Chinese medicine written before the turn of the century. Since then, thousands more books and articles in professional journals have been written and published in the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

What are some of the medical conditions that are treatable by Acupuncture?

After pouring over studies and interviewing leading researchers, a panel of experts assembled by the National Institute of Health concluded that acupuncture works. Specifically, the group declared acupuncture effectively quells the nausea that often accompanies anesthesia, pregnancy, or chemotherapy, and it shows promise in the treatment of stroke, addiction, and asthma. In addition, the panel reported, patients battling pain- be it headaches, menstrual cramps, symptoms of menopause, musculoskeletal, or other similar disorders- may find acupuncture a worthy alternative to drugs and surgery.

Does Acupuncture help with Weight Control and Excessive Smoking?

Acupuncture can have good results in treating obesity, excessive smoking, alcoholism and drug addiction and many other types of nervous disorders.

How many Treatments will I need?

The number of treatments will depend on your condition and could vary from two to twelve sessions, depending on whether your symptoms are chronic or acute and on your general physical vitality. Acupuncture also include a variety of non-needle techniques, such as moxibustion (treatment with heat), Shiatsu-Tuina (therapeutic massage) Chinese Herbal Supplements Providing essential nutrients with tremendous healing and rebuilding potential, also may be recommended Herbal prescriptions which are often of critical importance in successfully treating chronic and painful conditions and are used as an adjunct to Acupuncture.

What are the needles like?

Acupuncture needles are far different from the hypodermic needle, which is used in giving injections. First, the needles are solid and no medicines are placed on them or injected through them. The needles vary in length. Only disposable needles are used and discarded after every use.

Can Acupuncture help me with my Problems?

Many people throughout the world have been helped by acupuncture treatments. Their improvements have lasted for months or years. Those people whose symptoms return may be helped again with only a few additional treatments. It is extremely important to take an adequate amount of treatments in the beginning to obtain the best results.

What are the side effects of acupuncture?

One of the great advantages of acupuncture is the absence of serious side effects. This is in contrast to many potent western medicines in which severe side effects (in certain cases) may be worse than the disease being treated.

Additional Comments/ Disclaimer

The reader is advised that the information provided in this brochure is intended to be used for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used as a basis for diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with a physician before starting any new treatment.