Introduction to Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Chinese Medicine is the world’s oldest continually practiced professional medicine and is used by half of the world as a primary healthcare system.  Its written history stretches back over 2,500 years. 

Currently, Chinese Medicine is quickly establishing itself as one of the most effective and popular alternative therapies in the west.

What is acupuncture? 
Acupuncture is the insertion of fine needles into points on the body that are effective in treating specific health problems.

What is the treatment procedure? 
The initial visit takes about 1 ½ hours and includes an overall Chinese Medicine diagnosis and an acupuncture treatment.  Dietary, lifestyle, and herbal recommendations will be made when appropriate.  Follow-up treatments usually last about 45 minutes and are scheduled once or twice a week.

How many treatments are needed?  This depends on the duration, nature, and severity of the complaint.  Most patients will feel beneficial results after just a few treatments.  Chronic conditions may require more extended treatment, while acute conditions may need only one treatment. 

Does it hurt? 
Acupuncture needles bear no resemblance to the large hypodermic needles that are used in Western medicine.  The needles are very thin and insertion is virtually painless.  Treatment can also be given without needles, for those patients (such as children) who don’t want them.

What conditions does it treat?

Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system and is able to treat the full range of human diseases.  Conditions treated include, but are not limited to:

• Pain and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and headaches.

• Digestive disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, gallstones, and kidney stones.

• Women’s health issues such as PMS, menopausal symptoms, morning sickness, prolapse of the uterus, fibroids, ovarian cysts, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps).

• Sinus and respiratory disorders such as asthma, allergies, sinusitis, and rhinitis.

• Mood symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and anger.

• Stroke recovery, surgery prevention and rehabilitation, sports injuries and performance enhancement.

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