1. Why would I choose Chinese acupuncture & herbal medicine?
2. What are the main objectives of acupuncture
treatment?
3. Are acupuncture needles sterile and safe?
4. Can acupuncture help me even if I feel healthy?
5. What if I can't come for regular acupuncture treatments?
6. Should I keep my appointment if I'm sick?
7. How
does acupuncture enhance fertility and treat infertility?
8. Why does an acupuncturist look at your tongue?
9. Does health insurance
pay for acupuncture?
Any other
questions and suggestions regarding acupuncture and Chinese herbs will be
welcomed! Please let us know. Thank you!
1.Why would I choose Chinese acupuncture & herbal medicine?
Drugs and surgery often cause negative side effects
and can also be quite expensive. Acupuncture is a cost-effective alternative
that has proven itself effective over the course of centuries. Acupuncture
allows you to heal without putting drugs into your body, and without taking
organs out. It is a safe and natural means that will allow your body to heal on
its' own. Acupuncture and herbal medicine identify the root-cause of the
problem, and facilitates your body to self-heal, or make the necessary
adjustments on its own, without the use of drugs or surgery. If the engine
light turned red in your car, would you ignore it, or put a piece of tape over
it? You would most likely take your car in to see why the engine light came on.
It most likely came on as an indicator because there was a malfunction
somewhere. Just like your car, your body sends you “red light” signals in the
form of symptoms. Symptoms are just indicators that a condition has reached a state
where it needs your immediate attention. Many people take drugs and medication,
which simply “put tape over the light,” and mask symptoms. We all want to get
out of pain and discomfort. However, we must look into why your body is
alarming you? We will find the origin of the problem and correct the root
cause, so that not only do the symptoms resolve, the underlying imbalance is
resolved as well.
2. What are the main objectives of acupuncture
treatment?
a. Relief Care: To relieve pain and other symptoms
b. Corrective Care: To restore the smooth flow of Qi and blood throughout the
body and strengthen the organ systems of the body so that they are working
harmoniously.
c. Maintenance Care: To maintain health and wellness though sustaining a
unified, healthy state. This is long-term care that is designed TO KEEP YOU
HEALTHY & WELL. Preventative medicine is the true path of health.
3. Are acupuncture needles sterile and safe?
The government requires practitioners to follow very strict sterilization
procedures. In addition, pre-sterilized needles are manufactured, packaged, and
shipped in sterilized containers to ensure compliance with the law. The needles
are disposed of immediately after use.
4. Can acupuncture help me even if I feel healthy?
Acupuncture is a powerful preventative measure to keep patients healthy
throughout the year. Practitioners see subtle signs of disease processes at
work before symptoms begin to interfere with daily life. Chinese medicine
effectively addresses these issues, preventing future problems from occurring.
Because acupuncture treatments are so deeply relaxing, many patients find
regular, maintenance treatments beneficial for stress relief.
5. What if I can't come for regular acupuncture treatments?
Herbal therapy is an effective option for those who cannot come regularly
for acupuncture visits. Some patients opt for Chinese herbal formulas instead
of acupuncture treatment. Herbal therapy can fill in for the interval between
acupuncture treatments, allowing some patients to decrease the frequency of
acupuncture treatment. Traditional Chinese Medicine uses herbs instead of drug
therapy to address problems internally. In fact, many conditions, such as
gynecological problems and immune system disorders require herbs for effective
treatment.
Chinese acupuncture and herbal medicine are highly effective for treating
acute conditions, such as colds and flus, stomach
viruses and headaches. Patients report immediate improvement in
symptoms after acupuncture treatment or commencing herbal therapy. An
oft-repeated phrase by happy patients is, "As soon as I started taking the
herbs I felt better!" Many patients call immediately to schedule a
treatment when they first notice cold or flu symptoms. So if you're sick,
call your acupuncturist and make an appointment. If you have an appointment
scheduled, keep it. If you're concerned about being contagious to your
practitioner, request an herbal consultation instead of a treatment.
7. How
does acupuncture enhance fertility and treat infertility?
Acupuncture
and Chinese herbs offer an effective, time-tested approach to enhancing
fertility and treating infertility. In fact, acupuncture has been used
successfully for infertility treatment for thousands of years.
a. Acupuncture stimulates and influences hormonal activity, thus regulating
menstruation, ovulation, and pregnancy. Acupuncture triggers the release of
prostaglandins into the bloodstream, which in turn lead to the production of a
substance that transmits messages to the hypothalamus.
b. Acupuncture
helps to reduce stress and decrease the hypersympathetic nervous system
response, relaxing the neuroendocrine system and regulating hormones. Studies
have shown that high stress levels decrease the likelihood of conceiving.
c. Acupuncture
has been shown to stimulate chemical changes within the uterine lining,
thickening the endometrium and preparing the uterus for implantation.
d. Acupuncture
helps to decrease uterine contractions and improve implantation
outcome. Increased uterine contractions at the time of embryo transfer of
an IVF procedure negatively affect implantation outcome.
e. In men,
acupuncture can improve the concentration, volume, and motility of sperm.
The tongue is a map of your body, reflecting the general health of your
organ and meridian systems. An acupuncturist may look at the color, the shape
and the coating of your tongue. Tongue diagnosis is very reliable because your
body does not lie. Please don't brush or scrape your tongue coating when you
brush your teeth and please don’t drink anything that may color your tongue
coating, such as coffee, soda, or juice before your appointment. If you do, the
practitioner may not be able to set the state of your health. A healthy person
does not need to scrape or clean the tongue for cosmetic purposes.
9. Does health insurance
pay for acupuncture?
More and more insurance companies are
offering partial or full coverage for acupuncture services. However, in order
to be sure that you get the correct answer to this question, we recommend that
you contact your insurance carrier to determine if your specific health
insurance policy reimburses for acupuncture services. If your policy provides
coverage for services, we will provide appropriate receipts for all services
rendered. Payment in full is due at the time of service. For your convenience
we accept cash and checks.
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