Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture has been used continuously for over 2,000 years to treat a wide range of health conditions in China.

In 1979, the World Health Organizations has cited 104 different conditions that acupuncture can treat, including migraines, sinusitis, the common cold, tonsilitis, asthma, inflammation of the

eyes, addictions, myopia, duodenal ulcer and other gastrointestinal disorders, trigeminal

neuralgia, Meniere’s disease (ringing in the ears coupled with dizziness), tennis elbow, paralysis

from stroke, speech aphasia, sciatica, and osteoarthritis.

In the US, acupuncture became well known initially because of its safe and effective relief of

pain and addiction conditions.

In 1993, FDA classified the acupuncture needle as a medical device. Some conditions acupuncture commonly and effectively treats include the following.

In 1997, US National Institute of Health (NIH) concluded that there are clear evidences that

needle acupuncture treatment is effective for postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and

vomiting, nausea of pregnancy, and postoperative dental pain.

US medical insurance policies started to cover acupuncture for pain management and

nauseas during chemo therapies since as early as 1990s.

As an independent or complementary therapy to conventional western medicine, acupuncture

can be used to treat varieties of chronic, recurrent illnesses and some acute conditions.

Yes. Using acupuncture to treat diseases has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years in China. Today, acupuncture is practiced widely all over the world. In the US, a National Institute of Health panel endorsed the use of acupuncture in November 1997. The panel concluded that acupuncture is an effective treatment for certain kinds of pain and a variety of other conditions.

Acupuncture needles are very thin and are made from stainless steel. Inserting the needle in the skin is not painful. In this clinic, all needles are sterile and used only once.

Most people will only feel a slight sting when the needle is inserted into the skin. During treatment, you may feel some bloating, soreness, or numbness, which indicates that the needles are in the precise locations needed.

Everyone is different; therefore each one may respond differently to the treatment. It is normal that different people or even the same person may experience different sensations during different treatments.

Acupuncture is very safe. Only sterile, disposable needles are used, and conventional techniques are strictly observed in the clinic. This eliminates the possibility of cross infections.

Usually, there are no side effects. Occasionally, patients may experience changes in energy levels or sleep, appetite, and bowel or urination patterns. These should not cause concerns, because they are indications that the treatment is working. These can be overcome by adequate rest and relaxation.

Yes to both. Acupuncture treatment can be given at the same time you take other medicine and / or other treatments. In any case, we encourage you to continue regular visits to your primary physician and let all your healthcare professionals know what you are doing.