Acupuncture techniques have been used in East€¦ · Acupuncture promotes the body.s innate...
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Acupuncture is a therapeutic modality that in
volves the insertion and manipulation of flexible,
hair-thin needles at specific points on the body.
Acupuncture techniques have been used in East
Asia for more than 2,500 years and have
become popular throughout the world as pa
tients increasingly seek safe, effective alterna
tives to pharmaceuticals and surgery.
Many first-time patients are concerned that acu
puncture needles will feellike hypodermic injec
tions at the doctor's office. They won't. Acu
puncturists uses thin, flexible needles that you
will hardly feel when inserted.
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There are many causes of pain and illness, and
each person is unique. Your acupuncturist will
listen carefully to your concerns and conduct a
comprehensive evaluation and detailed health
history to understand your particular situation.
Your treatment plan will be tailored to your
individual needs and continually adjusted
based on your response to treatment. The ben
efits of acupuncture are cumulative, but in most
cases you will begin to feel relief after just a few
sesslons.
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Over the counter medications and expensive
prescription drugs may provide temporary relief
from your symptoms, but these medications can
lead to unwanted side effects and their effec
tiveness may diminish over time.
Acupuncture promotes the body.s innate
healing abilities and helps to reestablish the
body's natural state of balance, making it a safe,
chemical-free alternative for relief from many of
today's most common health complaints. For
many patients, the benefits of acupuncture are
long-Iasting, making it more affordable than
conventional treatments as wel l.
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Acupuncture has no negative side effects. In
fact, the "side effects" many patients report
after acupuncture treatment include reduced
stress, improved mood, sounder sleep, and
better digestion. These beneficial side effects
occur because acupuncture helps regulate the
central nervous system. Most people find the
sensations of acupuncture treatment to be re
freshing and deeply relaxing.
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Acupuncture can offer relieffor a wide variety
of ailments, including chronic pain, headaches
and migraines, sports injuries, stress and anxi
ety, insomnia, digestive issues, respiratory com
plaints including asthma and allergies, repro
ductive health issues such as infertility and PMS,
recovery from addiction, and many other
common health issues.
Acupuncture has been endorsed by numerous
health care organizations, including the Ameri
can Pain Society, the American College of Physi
cians, the British National Institute for Health, and the World Health Organization.
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Acupuncture is one of the oldest continually
practiced medical modalities in the world and
clinical research has validated its efficacy for
many common complaints, including low-back
pain, neck pain, headaches, and arthritis.
The Archives of Internal Medicine recently pub
lished a comprehensive review of 29 chronic
pain studies, totaling almost 18,000 partici
pants, which found that on average acupunc
ture reduces pain by about 50% and can be
more effective for chronic pain than conven
tional treatments.
Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, et al. (2012) 'Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Individual Patient Data Meta-analys后'
Archives of Internal Medicine, 172(19):1444-1453. doi:10.1001larchinternmed.2012.3654.
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Rather than merely treating your symptoms,
acupuncture addresses the root cause of your
health issues to help you 而nd lasting relief. This
holistic perspective makes acupuncture great
for preventative care as wel l. )勺u don't have to
be sick to visit your acupuncturist!
Many people receive acupuncture on a regular
basis to reduce stress and anxiety, balance
mood, improve athletic performance, correct
small disturbances such as stomach troubles
and seasonal allergies, strengthen the immune
system, and improve overall well-being.
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In addition to acupuncture treatment, your acu
puncturist has been trained in a wide variety of
holistic therapies. Your comprehensive treat
ment plan may incorporate other modalities in
cluding therapeutic bodywork, mindfulness training, breathing exercises, posture maintenance techniques, dietary changes, and herbal formulas.
Your acupuncturist's goal is to help you achieve
optimum health and wellness. Schedule an ap
pointment today to discover the many ways your
acupuncturist can help you to live a healthier, more balanced Ii festyle!
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The information provided in this ebook is in
tended for your general knowledge and is not a
substitute for professional medical advice or
treatment. Please consult your health care pro
vider with any questions or concerns you may
have regarding your condition.