Acupuncture and Herbal formulations are some of what constitutes Oriental Medicine. Health is the balance of Qi or energy, and blood: That is the Yang, moving in harmony with the Yin. Qi is yang; blood is yin. Blockages are an imbalance. Pain is blockage. Disharmonies of qi and blood cause pain. The channel pathways, known as meridians are blocked, or, vacuous. When it is blocked, this is an excess. When it does not have enough nutrients, it is deficient. Excess, like in a blocked pathway, or meridian, is moved with acupuncture and it prompts the body to produce chemicals. Deficiencies call for nourishment such as herbs. When the channel is free, blood flows smoothly, and, pain is relieved.
All medical problems have root causes and symptoms. Oriental medicine not only help to alleviate symptoms, but at the same time it addresses and resolves the root causes. Oriental medicine therapies are safe and adverse effects are rare. The practice of Acupuncture is at least 2,000 years old. It’s origin is China. Stimulation of specific acupuncture points help to restore continuous and even flow of Qi and other nutrients throughout the body, thereby restoring health, balance, and harmony. Acupuncture also prevents specific conditions and diseases. It also maintains. It is also safe to say that a side effect of acupuncture is an emotional adjustment. Acupuncture stimulates the body’s ability to overcome conditions or relieve illnesses by correcting the blockages or imbalances in the body thus restoring harmony in the body.
Qi (pronounced Chee) means energy. It is usually accessed with needles (very thin and fine), heat, and pressure. It is painless. This energy lies in the magnetic field of the body. Hence, it’s sensation when accessed with a needle can be described as electrical, and may feel like a light “sizzle”.
Yes. We can use other modalities like Tuina, massage, Acupressure, heat pads, and Moxibustion.
A type of Chinese manipulative massage therapy. Sometimes used in conjunction with other Oriental Medicine therapies including acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and moxibustion.
A type of Oriental medicine therapy that uses moxa or mugwort herb. The herb is usually aged, ground, and shaped into a stick that looks like a cigar. It can be applied directly or indirectly on the patient’s skin.
No. Needles used are brand new, sterile, and disposable. You are completely safe. In addition, all needles used are FDA approved.
There are patients that are helped with one needle insertion/treatment. There will be an evaluation during your visit and depending on your condition you may need return for more treatments. Some patients require a series of consecutive treatments or some patients may just require just one treatment.
Yes. It is always best to inform your acupuncturist if you are under the care of other health practitioners. It is also advisable to inform both your medical doctor and your acupuncturist of all the medications and supplements that you are currently taking.
There is a dull sensation when Qi is accessed. Needles used are very fine. Some are thinner than a strand of hair. During, and, after a treatment, you will feel very relaxed. Some patients do not feel any discomfort others do feel the slight pin prick.
Yes. With Visceral problems, Acupuncture, and, herbs TONIFY. Needle insertions open the organ pathways; herbal formulations is the medicine that holds, stabilizes, and, cures disease.
Yes. Numerous California insurance plans allow for Acupuncture treatment. Contact your insurer regarding coverage or reimbursement. If a physician recommends Acupuncture some plans will normally pay for treatments.
One must eat healthy and avoid harmful habits like smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking hard drugs. Healthy foods, stress management, prevention and maintenance are the keys to ward off disease. With natural medicine support, it is the body that heals itself. Visiting your health providers regularly and providing detailed information regarding your health and conditions will also help one stay healthy or help in curing any conditions you might have correctly with least adverse effects.
No. I believe both Western and Oriental medicines can be used by the patient to help heal themselves. It is highly advisable to inform both your western medical doctor and acupuncturist in detail of all treatment and products that you are currently taking so any possible adverse effects can be monitored or avoided.
Advise your Acupuncturist of the following:
- If you are pregnant
- If you are taking blood thinners
- Have a bleeding disorder
- If you bruise easily
- If you are currently under the care of another health practitioner
- Have just undergone a surgical operation,
- Any allergies that you might have
- What products you are taking (drugs, herbs, other supplements)
Your acupuncturist must be board certified and licensed in the state where he/she is practicing. A valid license issued by the board must be posted in a conspicuous office location. To practice in California, your Acupuncturist must have graduated from a California Acupuncture Board-approved school.
Providing your acupuncturists as much information about your condition is essential so medical problems are diagnosed properly . Your trained acupuncturist may also require referral to a specialist. It is good practice to advise your acupuncturist if you are under care of other health practitioners. It is best to inform all your health practitioners about all your treatments.
The following is a list of health conditions commonly treated by licensed acupuncturists:
- allergies/asthma
- anxiety/depression and low energy
- arthritis/joint problems
- pain management
- arthritis
- back and neck pain
- knee pain
- whiplash
- sciatica
- tennis elbow
- tendonitis
- plantar fascitis
- bladder/kidney problems
- childhood illnesses
- constipation/diarrhea
- colds/influenza
- cough/bronchitis
- dizziness, vertigo
- drug/alcohol/smoking addiction
- effects of chemotherapy
- fatigue, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia
- digestive disorders (constipation, diarrhea, IBS)
- gastrointestinal disorders
- headache (migraine,hormonal, tension, etc)
- high blood pressure
- immune system deficiency
- infertility (male, female)
- knee pain
- menopausal discomfort , hot flash
- musculoskeletal injuries
- pre-menstrual syndrome
- paralysis/numbness
- post surgical pain
- rhinitis
- sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction, impotence)
- sinusitis
- skin problems
- stress/tension
Ear Acupuncture, is also known as auricular therapy and like Acupuncture, is based on the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is very effective for relieving chronic and acute pain like stiff joints. It is found to be effective for organ and glandular-related diseases. Ear Acupuncture is sometimes more effective than body Acupuncture for certain conditions.
Cupping is a type of Chinese therapeutic treatment. The same points used by body Acupuncture is stimulated by the application of suction. Tools used to apply suction are cups. These ‘cups’ can be made of metal, wood, or glass. Sometimes the glass cups look like little glass jars. This therapy is quite effective for bronchial or lung ailments by relieving congestion. It is also helpful for soothing backaches, sprains, and soft tissue injuries. Cupping works as an effective treatment to extract stagnated Qi and blood from the muscle layers.
Electro-Acupuncture was developed in China around 1934. A pulsating electrical current is applied to Acupuncture needles. It assures that the patient gets the amount of stimulation needed. The amount of stimulus is better controlled through this type of therapy. Electro-Acupuncture is known to decrease the total treatment time for the patient. Your Acupuncturist will work with your comfort level with regards to the strength of the electrical current. It is also known to be more effective than Hand-Acupuncture in terms of the length of the treatment time.
This type method of Chinese Acupuncture is known for it’s impressive ability to relieve pain immediately. This style is taught by Dr. Richard Tan, but the theoretical knowledge came from works by Dr. Chao Chen and Master Tung. This method makes use of distal points on the limbs to reflect the entire body for balancing the meridians. An example would be applying Acupuncture needles on the arm to treat a problem with a sore knee or placing needles near the wrist to relieve hip joint pain. This style is helpful for problem areas that are already painful, the application to the distal point therefore does not cause further discomfort to the patient.
This is a type of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Herbal therapy is used in conjunction with Acupuncture and helps balance the disharmony (blocked Qi, disease). As needed, a TCM doctor will write an herbal formula especially formulated for your condition. Herbal formulas are from over a thousand common or traditional family formulas. Herb formulas are categorized into groups. One group is based on “food herbs” and other are based on medicinal herbs.
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