Prepare for your treatments
Its
best if you don't have an empty stomach. I encourage you to eat a healthy snack
or light meal within approximately 2-3 hours of any acupuncture treatment
(Nuts, Snack bar, etc.). Wear
loose, comfortable clothing from the knees to the toes and elbows to the fingers.
Avoid
sweets (Especially sugar and chocolate), and caffeine.
Schedule
appointments at least 1-hour after working out.
During your acupuncture treatment
Relax, slow down, and clear your mind. Enjoy the calming affects of your
treatment. Feel free to take a little nap as many do.
After your acupuncture treatment
Drink plenty of fresh pure water. Eat healthy food, like lightly steamed
vegetables, salads, fruit, light soups, and hot whole grain cereals for
breakfast, especially during the next day or so.
How many Appointments will I need?
The number of treatments will vary depending on the
individual, the severity of their condition and how long the condition has been
present. A good rule of thumb is to see me 3-4 times in the first two weeks to determine how well you are going to respond. We will discuss and decide the treatment plan that works best for
you.
Do Acupuncture needles hurt?
Everybody is slightly different in there perception of the
acupuncture needle. Some people may feel a slight
prick as the needle penetrates their skin. Most patients feel and ache,
warmth, or heaviness called “Da Qi”. This is a good thing and many patients
feel deprived if they don’t feel this sensation.
Once you've experienced acupuncture you realize "It's not about needles
& pain", and a whole new world of health and wellness options open up to you.
What can Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine treat?
There are few conditions that are not; however, the
list below includes a few conditions treated by most Licensed
Acupuncturists (L.Ac.).
- Acne/Skin Disorders - Vulgaris, Eczema,
Psoriasis, Dryness
- ADD & ADHD
- Addictions - Drug, Alcohol, Smoking, Food,
Non-Substance Addictions
- Allergies & Asthma
- Anxiety, Depression
- Cardiovascular Disorders - Coronary Artery
Disease (CAD), Hypo & Hypertension
- Cancer - Side affects of Chemo &
Radiation therapies.
- Constipation or Diarrhea
- Cough - Bronchitis, Emphysema
- Dizziness & Vertigo
- Endocrine & Metabolic Conditions -
Cushing’s Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus (Type II), Hashimoto's Thyroiditis,
Hyperthyroidism, Hypoglycemia, etc.
- Fatigue
- Gastrointestinal Disorders - Acid Reflux,
Celiac Disease, Crohn's, Diverticulitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS),
Peptic Ulcers,
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Interstitial Cystitis, Stress Incontinence
- Headaches - Migraine, Cluster, Sinus
- Hepatic/Liver Disorders - Chronic Active
Hepatitis, Cirrhosis,
- Immunologic & Allergic Disorders
- Allergies, Asthma, Frequent Colds/Flu, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,
HIV/AIDS.
- Sinusitis, Rhinitis, Post Nasal Drip
- Infectious Disorders - Herpes (Genitalia
& Zoster), Lyme Disease
- Menopausal Related Symptoms - Hot Flashes,
Night Sweats, Mood Swings
- Menstrual Issues - Pain, Cramps,
Irregularity, Heavy Menses, Infertility
- Musculoskeletal Disorders - Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis,
Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis,
- Periarthritis of the Shoulder, Piraformis
Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Lupus, TMJ,
- Pain: Back & Neck - Disc protrusion and
herniation, muscle spasm, trauma, pre and post-surgical rehabilitation,
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle and Foot Pain, Tendonitis
& Muscle Pain
- Neurological Disorders - Alzheimer's
Disease, CVA
(Stroke), Multiple Sclerosis (MS),
- Trigeminal Neuralgia, Meneire's, Paralysis,
Numbness, Peripheral Neuropathy (PN), Lumbar Disk Herniation,
- Cervical Spondylosis, Migraine Headaches
- Premenstrual Syndrome - Cramps, Bloating,
Headaches, Mood Swings
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress, Tension
- Weight Control (Loss or Gain)
Please call if you have questions about a
condition not listed