What was acupuncture originally used for?

Acupuncture originally was used as a preventative medicine. However, the World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture as an effective way to treat over 15 medical conditions.

Does acupuncture work for pain management?

Too often people go through life in pain from an injury, autoimmune disease, arthritis, factors in aging, accident, or other cause. Even worse than living in pain, though, some unfortunate individuals buy into the failing healthcare system and decide to take the wrong pain medicine, unknowingly destroying their liver and making them feel numb. It’s a shame that they do not know about the proven effects of acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used for centuries. And, more importantly, it has now spread all around the world. This is because it really works wonders for managing pain.

Is acupuncture painful?

My clients comment regularly that I am a gentle needler. With my 20 plus years of experience needling and the specific needles I use, you can be assured I will be gentle.

Are supplements nutrition in a pill form?

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans states that your nutritional needs should be met primarily through your diet. But the guidelines go on to say that for some people, supplements may be a useful way to get nutrients they might otherwise lack.

Before you shop for supplements, get the facts on what they will and won’t do for you.

What exactly is Alternative Medicine?

Alternative medicine is a term that describes medical treatments that are used instead of traditional (mainstream) therapies. Some people also refer to it as “integrative,” or “complementary” medicine. More than half of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative medicine.

What are the benefits of Alternative Medicine?

One of the best advantages that alternative medicine offers is that it heals the body and is designed to treat the cause of the pain or disease that has occurred with little to no side effects. Alternative medicine professionals are taught to work at the root of the problem.

Does Western medicine work with Alternative/Medicine?

Western and Eastern medicine both offer unique perspectives fundamental to healthcare today. You may be surprised to learn just how many Oriental medicine practitioners are already working in an integrative manner at health care facilities across the United States. Chinese Medicine has been used effectively for over two-thousand years with little to no side effects. A third of the worlds population has is currently Chinese Medicine as their primary healthcare.

Many prestigious medical centers including Mayo Clinic, University of California San Francisco, and Duke University Medical Center currently offer Oriental medicine and other complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments to their patients.

What are the pros and cons to using alternative medicine?

The Pros:

Whole body care. Alternative medicine is focused not just on your body, but also on your mind. Unlike traditional medicine, alternative medical practitioners believe that the mind and body are interconnected. For one to thrive, the other must thrive. For example, when working on low back pain, holistic practitioners consider the whole body and your lifestyle habits as part of the healing process.

The Cons:

Western medical procedures can be quick and seem easy. With alternative medicine, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Alternative medicine is largely based on natural products and how they interact with and heal your body. They also require you to have an active role in the healing process.

Is it useful in emergency situations?

Alternative medicine is not recommended in emergency cases. Should you be in an emergency situation call your doctor or 911.