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ACUPUNCTURE

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Acupuncture works by stimulating the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) to release chemicals called neurotransmitters and hormones. These chemicals dull pain, boost the immune system and regulate various body functions.

 

Acupuncture is an ancient science and healing art technique that has existed for over 3,000 years. 

It is performed with needles inserting at the body sites called the acupuncture points.   

 

Acupuncture has been proven effectively and recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and National Institute of Health (NIH).  It has been helpful in treating the following conditions:​

  • Addiction-achohol,Drugs, Smoking

  • Anxiety

  • Arthritis

  • Asthma

  • Back Pain

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Colitis

  • Depression

  • Digestive trouble

  • Ear disorder (ringing in ear...)

  • Emotional problems

  • Eye problems

  • Facial palsy/tics

  • Fertility

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Headache

  • Incontinence

  • Indigestion

  • Menopause

  • Menstrual problems

  • Men's health condition

  • Migraine

  • Morning sickness

  • Osteoarthritis

  • PMS

  • Sciatica

  • Seasonal affective disorder(SAD)

  • Shoulder pain

  • Sinusitis

  • Sleeping problems

  • Stress

  • Support for post-operative

  • Side effects from Chemotherapy

  • Tennis elbow

  • Toothache/post-operative dental pain

  • Vomiting

  • Wrist pain

  • Weight control

Acupuncture mainly works with the following results, whatever condition they may be:

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  • It provides energy, strength and vitality to a recovering patient.

  • It works to boost the immune system.

  • It eliminates the need to take painkillers or it eliminates the actual pain.

  • Patients seem to recover faster as a result of continuous acupuncture sessions.

  • Acupuncture has been proven to improve the body’s circulation and in some cases, even reduce stress symptoms.

  • It may be administered alongside clinical treatments without causing dangerous side effects.

 

It can be a form of preventive medicine, as some may undergo acupuncture without any particular ailment, but nevertheless, reaps the benefits of it.

 

Acupuncture has many positive "side affects" like improved mood, energy, sleep and mental concentration.

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How many treatments will you need?

 

Acupuncture treatment depends on the type, duration, and severity of your health issues.

To be effective, Acupuncture requires a series of closely-spaced consistent treatments. You cannot evaluate progress after only a few treatments.

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  • Short term(acute) issues may require 3 treatments per week for up to 4 weeks.

  • Long term (chronic) issues may require 3 treatments per week for up to 12 weeks before you see consistent progress.

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What is cupping therapy? 

 

Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.(Webmed)

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