Acupuncture
How Does Acupuncture Work?
The acupuncture treatments work on a cumulative base, usually, it takes a few treatments to feel a change. However, since it is a holistic modality, it takes care of many other problems on its way. For example, you might be coming for your headaches, but your insomnia disappears, your appetite improves and you have more energy!
The acupuncture treatment is always specifically for you at this point. There is no magic point for a headache. Everyone's headache is different since Acupuncture takes care of the root cause of the problem. The pattern can be different for everyone, even for the same person in one week. So the treatment changes accordingly.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of conditions related to fertility, menstrual issues, autoimmune conditions, eye problems, digestive and skin issues, pain and physical injury, anxiety, depression, and stress reduction.
The Different Modalities
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Moxibustion
Burning Moxa, Mugwort Leaf / Artemesia, to create a heat that is most moving, energizing, and warming. This herb has been used since ancient times for its strong healing properties in Chinese as well as Tibetan and Japanese medicine.
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Essential Oils
They have similar properties to herbs, but since the sense of smell directly influences the brain, they have a stronger effect on the nervous system, emotions, and moods. They can be used during the treatment on specific acupuncture points to enhance the treatment, or later at home.
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Cupping
Using suction and heat to move the blood and lymphatic flow.
A great way to detox, battle colds and relieve pains.
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Gua Sha
Rubbing the outer layer of the tissues with a smooth rock or spoon, to bring the toxins out of the body and increase lymphatic and blood flow. Usually, it leaves a bruise for a few days after the treatment. A great way to detox, battle colds and pains.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of the following conditions listed in WHO:
Tension headache, Migraine, Facial pain, Craniomandibular disorders, Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), Restricted joint motion, Muscle spasm, Arthralgia, Peri-arthritis, Cervical Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Epicondylitis, Fascitis, Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Osteoarthritis of the knee, Radicular pain syndromes, Inflammation, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout, Biliary and Renal Colic, Traumatic pain, Post-operative pain, Labor Pain, Reduction in Duration of Labor, Regulation of Blood Pressure, Stimulation of Immune System, Neuralgia, Sequeale of Stroke, Hemiplegia, Aphasia, Bell’s Palsy, Facial Spasm, Facial Spasm, Insomnia, Allergic Rhinitis, Tonsilitis, Sore Throat, Bronchial Asthma, Peptic Ulcer, Acute and Chronic Gastritis, Nausea and Vomiting, Diarrhea, Morning Sickness, Irritable Colon, Chemotherapy induced Leukopenia, Primary Dysmenorrhea, PMS, Regulates hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis, Induction of Labor, Stimulates Lactation, Hypotension, Angina Pectoris, Coronary Artery Disease, Depression, Stress, Drug Dependence.