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Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
- Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a procedure
that involves stimulating specific points on the body by inserting fine,
sterile, metallic needles to relieve pain and to treat a variety of health
problems.
How Does It Work?
- According to the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi(Chinese term for energy) runs in specific meridians to
drive blood flow, to nourish organs and tissues, to defend the body and to promote vitality. If a person’s Qi is
disturbed, his or her health will deteriorate. Acupuncture can regulate Qi and restore its circulation to normal
status.
- Modern medicine has no satisfactory explanation for how acupuncture works, however, numerous studies have
demonstrated that acupuncture activates complex central neurohumoral mechanisms, increases brain blood flow
and promotes tissue-healing processes.
Does Acupuncture Really Work?
- Acupuncture has been successfully used as a therapeutic method in China for thousands years. Countless patients
have benefited from it. As an alternative or complementary treatment, acupuncture is widely used today. Billions
of dollars are spent in the United Sates for acupuncture treatments every year.
What Conditions Can Be Treated With Acupuncture?
- Most medical conditions can be treated by acupuncture, however, it is particularly effective in the following
conditions:
- • Acute and chronic pain
• Sinusitis, sore throat, asthma, bronchitis and allergies
• Nausea, vomiting, gastritis, constipation and other gastrointestinal ailments
• Addiction cases such as drug abuse, alcohol abuse and smoking
• Psychological disorders including stress, depression, anxiety, emotional conditions and neurotic symptoms
• Peripheral neuropathy and neurological rehabilitation, paralysis from stroke and other conditions
• Urinary problems, menstrual spasms and cramps, PMS
• Improve immune function and circulation. Promotion of overall health and well being
- It depends. Some acute cases may require only 1-2 or several sessions while some chronic cases and addiction
cases may require more frequent and longer treatment courses.
Does Acupuncture Have Side Effects?
- As of now, no serious side effect has been associated with acupuncture provided by well-trained practitioners.
The fine needles may cause small black and blue marks on the skin. They will disappear in days.
Does Acupuncture Hurt?
- Most patients do not feel the insertion of the very fine acupuncture needles. Some patients may feel a little prick,
not unlike a mosquito bite, when a needle touches nerve endings.
- When needles penetrate deeper into tissues, patients usually have special needle sensations, such as heaviness,
numbness, soreness, distension and even electric shock. The presence of needle sensations suggests good
response to the treatment.
What Responses to Treatment Will Occur?
- Most patients with pain and/or tension feel relaxed and relieved during the treatment.
Many patients may feel an increase in energy, lightness and buoyancy due to the stimulating effects of
acupuncture.
Speed of response to treatment varies considerably from patient to patient, and with each disease. There are
four types of responses:
- 1. Immediate Response- patient notes immediate relief of symptoms following the first treatment
2. Cumulative Response-patient requires multiple treatments to realize beneficial relief
3. Delayed Response- patient notes reduction of symptoms up to two to three months after
acupuncture treatments have stopped
4. Non Response-patient notes no change in symptoms
- Patients have reported the lasting effects of acupuncture to vary from months to years. If the symptoms
reoccur, additional treatments may be necessary.
Acupressure
- It is described as “acupuncture without the needles”. It is performed by
using deep finger pressure applied at certain points located along an
invisible system of energy channels within the body called meridians.
Acupressure can smooth Qi-energy flow, remove blockages, reduce stress,
and promote health and harmony of the body
Acupressure is a refresher for the people under a stress of mind and/or body.
Combined with Reflexology, it would be effective for sore and stress, improve blood circulation, immune
function and overcome tiredness and anxiety.
Facial Massagy
Facial Massage us a very popular beauty treatment to slow down the aging
process and achieve younger-looking and healthier skin, It is also used to
relieve stress, migraine headache, premenstrual syndrome ( PMS ) and sinus
congestion.
- Facial massage is part of a full-body treatment in which pressure points on
the face and neck are stimulated
- structures of the muscle and fascia, also called connective tissue.
Deep tissue massage is designed to reach the deep portions of thick
muscles, the pressure will generally be more intense. It is used for
releasing compression and friction of deep muscle. It is also a more
focused type of massage, as the therapist works to release chronic muscle
tension or knots (also known as "adhesions.")
Reflexology
- based on the ancient oriental theory that meridian lines or pathway
carry energy throughout the body. Because each zone or part of the
body has a corresponding reflex point on the feet, stimulating that
reflex point causes stimulation i n the natural energy of the related
organ. Crystallin-type deposits and/or tenderness indicate a
dysfunction, and pressure is applied to clear out congestion and
restore normal functioning and health.
- used for diagnosis, treatment and prevented illness for over three thousand
years in China. While it can remedy ailments and alter states of mind,
Chinese Herbal Medicine can also enhance recuperative power, immunity,
and the capacity for pleasure, work, and creativity.
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