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Frequently Asked Questions
How Does
Acupuncture Work?
The goal of acupuncture is to activate the natural,
self-healing abilities of the body. There are 14 main meridians (or
channels) that run throughout our bodies. Through these main meridians and
lesser channels, Qi (our body’s vital energy) is able to course throughout
our entire body, much like blood travels the whole body via our vascular
systems. 400 acupuncture points lay on these meridians – each
one having a specific function. When these acupoints are stimulated by
acupuncture needles, they prompt the body to carry out their designated
function, activating our self-healing abilities. What Can
Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute
of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in
the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems, such as:
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Addiction |
Constipation |
Fatigue |
Menopause |
PMS |
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Anxiety |
Depression |
Fibromyalgia |
Menstrual irregularities |
Sciatica |
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Arthritis |
Diarrhea |
Headache |
Migraine |
Shoulder pain |
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Carpal tunnel |
Digestive problems |
Incontinence |
Nausea |
Sleep disturbances |
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Chronic fatigue |
Dizziness |
IBS |
Neck pain |
Stress |
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Common Cold |
Emotional problems |
Low back pain |
Pain |
Tennis elbow |
Is Acupuncture
Safe?
Yes, acupuncture is completely safe when administered
by a qualified acupuncturist (such as Jessie).
Does Acupuncture
Hurt?
The needles used in acupuncture are hair-thin and
most people feel no unpleasant sensations from them. At worst, patients
liken the insertion to a mosquito bite. In general, people leave their
acupuncture treatments feeling quite relaxed.
Do I Need To Stop
Seeing My Other Health Care Practitioners Or Discontinue My Medications?
Absolutely not. Acupuncture is a complementary
therapy and helps to boost the effects of other health care modalities and
treatments.
More questions
about acupuncture? Wondering if acupuncture is right for you?
Call Jessie at (763) 428-0088 for your free phone
consultation.
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