Acupuncture is most commonly used for pain, such as back, neck and spine pain, herniated discs, nerve irritation, sciatica, headache, facial pain, jaw pain (TMJ), menstrual pain, arthritis, sprains, muscle strain, repetitive strain injuries, tendonitis, sports or auto injury. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are also very effective for viral infections such as colds/flu’s and hepatitis.

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Chronic and acute pain, numbness or weakness, arthritic conditions, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, Bell's Palsy, bursitis, tendonitis, trigeminal neuralgia, sprains, sports injuries, post-stroke recovery Menstrual irregularities: PMS, painful periods, menopausal symptoms, infertility, amenorrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding , morning sickness, vaginitis Respiratory problems: chronic or acute cough, wheezing, frequent infections, allergies, colds, flu, hayfever, sinus problems, pos.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is effective at treating many common ailments. Pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), allergies, common cold, digestive problems, and menopausal symptoms are commonly treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is also effective in treating many other disorders, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, and depression.

Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine treat individual people rather than isolated symptoms; therefore any condition that can be understood as an imbalance in the body’s systems can be treated and altered. Once a pattern is correctly identified and treated, it is common for many of the symptoms associated with this pattern to improve—even ones that didn’t seem related to the initial condition.

Sometimes the prescription of Chinese Herbal Medicine is chosen by the knowledgeable veterinarian as a support for the acupuncture, or on occasion, in lieu of it. Herbs are frequently used in situation that have not responded to traditional western veterinary medical practices. Information obtained from “FAQ for Veterinary Acupuncture” printed by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine.

Acupuncture is used for pain relief and to treat a wide variety of diseases. Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years as a complete medical system. Chinese medicine is capable of treating all diseases and should be a first line treatment for our most common health ailments because it is safe and effective, without side effects. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are increasingly used as an integrative treatment with western medicine.

There is a wide range of conditions that Naturopathic doctors treat, either alone or in combination with other complementary or usual medical treatments. Acute conditions such as headaches, sore throats, ear infections, intestinal upsets, colds and flu, etc. Chronic illnesses such as migraines, musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal, gynecological, arthritis, heart disease, etc.

Acupuncture can help to restore the mother's energy levels after the stress of the birth, and can help with:

Many patients report that they do not feel the needle insertion or some may feel a sensation similar to a mosquito bite. Occasionally, you may experience a dull sensation at or around the needle while the needle is retained. This is your qi or vital energy and is an indication of enhanced energy flow. Most people find acupuncture very relaxing. In fact, you may even fall asleep during your treatment. Treatments typically last one hour.

Yes. Chinese medicine has been used for thousands of years to prevent disease. Preventing disease and illness is one of the highest tenets of Chinese medicine.

Naturopathic medicine can treat almost any condition. This is because it provides more than just 'disease-care'. It's a total 'health-care' system. Its goal is to treat the whole body and to improve one's total health. By doing this, it becomes easier to treat the specific disease one may be suffering from. Some common conditions naturopathic doctors see in their offices are:

While acupuncture is often known to its effectiveness in pain control, The World Heatlh Organization (WHO) recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wider range of medical problems, including: ? Muscular and Skeletal Disorders: arthritis, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, neck pain, TMJ, sciatica, low back pain, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee pain.

A natural or Traditional Chinese approach to your health may help anyone in any state of health or disease. Any problem you would consider asking your family physician about, or any disease found in a textbook of internal medicine can benefit from a holistic approach. It should not be applied instead of surgery or drugs. However, I have seen many patients reduce their dosage of a drug or wean themselves from a drug many times using alternative techniques.

In Chinese Medical Theory, all disease is due to imbalance in the body's "qi" or bioelectric flow.

There are many conditions that acupuncture can help treat. These include, but are not limited to: stress, asthma, allergies, depression, constipation, sports injuries, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, colds, flu, headache, insomnia, pre-menstrual syndrome, sciatica, tendonitis, and infertility. Contact Everybody’s Health to determine how acupuncture can help you.