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1. What is Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?
2. Is Acupuncture painful?
3. Is Acupuncture safe? Does it cause any cross-infectious diseases?
4. What does the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnosis mean?
5. How many treatments will I need?
6. What should I do before and during the treatment?
7. What can I expect after the treatment?
8. What conditions have been effectively treated by Acupuncture?
1. What is Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?
Chinese medicine is a ancient healing art which has been applying in clinic to maintain human health, prevent and treat diseases for more than five thousand years. Safe, effective, and less or non side-effect, inexpensive are its characteristics. It contains Acupuncture, natural Chinese herbs, Tui-na(Chinese massage), Moxibustion, Cupping, Gua-sha(shin-scraping), Electro-stimulation, Heat therapy and Auricular therapy,etc. Acupuncture is one of components of Chinese medicine. It inserts needles into the body's certain areas(points) and manipulates them to treat diseases by stimulating corresponding meridians.Back to top
2. Is Acupuncture painful?
We use acupuncture needles, which are hair-thin stainless steel threads tapered to a point, unlike hypodermic needles which have a cutting edge. Some patients experience a pinch-like sensation briefly upon needle insertion and then it quickly leaves. Other patients cannot tell if a needle has been inserted.Back to top
3. Is Acupuncture safe? Does it cause any cross-infectious diseases?
The acupuncture needles we use which are sterilized by the manufacturer and are disposed of after each treatment. We always follow the national Clean Needle Technique(CNT) standards. You do not need to worry about needles causing any cross-infectious diseases.Back to top
4. What does the Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM) diagnosis mean?
TCM diagnosis can be made by feeling your pulse, checking your tongue and asking you some questions. They are different from western medicine terms, please do not get confused . TCM diagnostic terms are mostly to describe the organ's functional conditions(energy levels) rather than the real pathological damages.Back to top
5. How many treatments will I need?
That depends upon the duration, severity, and nature of each individual's complaint. Generally from five to fifteen treatments are adequate for the majority of chronic ailments. Many acute conditions may only require a single treatment and some degenerative conditions may require scores of treatments. However, the patient has the right to expect that their major complaint will be addressed and treated in a direct and timely manner.Back to top
6. What should I do before and during the treatment?
Before the treatment: Avoid becoming excessively fatigued, hungry, or nervous. Please do not drink or eat any food that could dye the tongue color.During the treatment: Relax. Please do not change your position or move suddenly.Back to top
7. What can I expect after the treatment?
Many conditions may be alleviated very rapidly by acupuncture and Chinese medicine. However, some conditions that have arisen over course of years will be relieved only with slow, steady progress.As in any form of healing, the patient's attitude, diet, determination and lifestyle will affect the outcome of a course of treatment. Patients are encouraged to actively participate in their healing process.Back to top
8. What conditions have been effectively treated by Acupuncture?
Neurological: Headache, Migraine, Neuralgia, Post-operation pain, Stroke residuals, Parkinson's diseases, Facial pain or paralysis.
Musculoskeletal: Pain and weakness in neck, shoulder, arms, hands, fingers, knees,legs, feet, Backache or pain, Muscle cramping, Localized traumatic injuries, sprains, strains, Sports injuries, Arthritis, Disc problems, sciatica.
Digestive: Abdominal pain, Gas, Ulcers, Gastritis, Hyperacidity, Chronic diarrhea, Indigestion and constipation, food retention and Liver or Gallbladder problems.
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Dental: Poor vision, tired eyes,Tinnitus, Nervous deafness, Toothache, Post extraction pain, Gum problems, sore throat, loss voice.
Respiratory: Sinusitis, Common cold, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Allergies, Asthma.
Gynecological/Reproductive: Sexual function problem, low libido or impotence, PMS, Cramps, Menopause syndrome, Obstetrics, infertility.
Emotional and mental: Traumas, Hypertension, Insomnia, Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness, Neurosis.
Other benefits:Increase vitality and energy, Stress reduction, Deep relaxation, Skin rejuvenation, Weight control, Stop smoking, alcohol, drug and other addictions. Enhanced athletic and physical function, Pain control, Regulate heart rate, blood pressure and chemistry, Stabilizes the immune system, and many others. Back to topCopyright © Chinese Acupuncture and Herbs Center. All Rights Reserved.