Acupuncture

Presented by Dr Vivian Rivera L.A.P

What is Acupuncture?

a Chinese medical practice or procedure that treats illness or provides local anesthesia by the insertion of needles at specified sites of the body.

How old is it ?Its origins have dated back some 2500 years, It has been widely used in China for its medical system.  It is possible that pre-historic Chinese used crude needling practices (e.g. tattooing) to treat musculoskeletal pain. But it was a much less organized system of healing, and not unlike other pre-historic cultures. See http://aim.bmj.com/content/31/1/2.full, and http://www.iceman.it/en/node/262.

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How does it work?After asking many questions on your first visit. Your practitioner will diagnose you in Chinese medicine. We will take your pulse and look at you tongue.

Then arrive a treatment plan and treat you with very fine single use sterile needles and or other modalities.

How does it work ?

If you notice, you will see how tiny Acupuncture needles are. (blue arrow)

The needles will be places on points that run along energy channels that usually run vertically along the body. Each point stimulated has a different purpose, basically the reaction is to tell the body that it has to start working or slow down. This is controlled by the body's ability to provoke homeostasis. (a balance of energy in the meridians)

Doc, I brought my own needles !

Some Modalities Acupuncture can be helped with different treatment modalities techniques, like…Moxibustion - (1) Using prepared medicine sticks that apply warmth to specific parts of the body or used to heat the needles.

A combination of both cupping and moxa can be used. (1A) The 2nd set of pictures is the result of cupping. Cupping is used to remove toxins, wind, heat (fever) or remove stagnation from the body. The red marks usually disappear in any where from a few hours to a week. ( This depends on the constitution of the person and their condition)

(3) Electro-acupuncture is used to help with back spasms and lower back pain. Asthma in children as well.

(4) Raw Herbs and (5) Formulas in tea pills, usually recommended to help with all types of conditions.

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Modalities (cont) Ear seeds - little moxa seeds provide continuous Stimulation on ear points… These points can be needled as well.They can be used for different reasons…Weight loss, Insomnia . Smoking , Drug addiction(*this should be a complement to

other therapies or can be used alone)

Scalp Acupuncture- points are used on the head for post stroke symptoms and a lot more.

Hot Bians (rocks/ stones heated)provide heat to specific parts of the body.

Does it hurt?If it did hurt , they didn’t complaint. Pictures say more that a thousand words, from Babies to pets anything alive can be treated with acupuncture ! Some people will feel a pinch initially,But for the most part, your treatment will be relaxing and soothing. Lots of patients say they feel tingling sensations. Most fall asleep.

Does it hurt ? (cont)

Any mammal can be treated with Acupunture.

What is it used for? Acupuncture is now a common

alternative treatment for different kinds of pain.

Stress – Fibromyalgia, Heartburn Including lower back pain and

sciatica, muscle spasms, sprains, knee pain, arthritis osteoarthritis and much more.

Its also used to help with the side effects of chemotherapy. Nausea and pain.

Its used also in viral infections like AIDS, HIV, and hepatitis.

Pediatrics – ADD, colic Fertility issues, menstruation

problems, cramps, pain Bells palsy, muscular atrophies If you don’t see it listed ask your

practitioner.

Uses (cont)With substance addictions and food addictions it should be used as an adjunct therapy with a psychological therapist for best results… but can be used without.

Acupuncture Acupuncture is a holistic way of

balancing the body.

It is not a fast way of healing, it takes time, exercise,herbals and a balanced diet.

Depending on your ailment treatments are individualized.

Every “body” is different.

Usually it takes about 3 rounds of 12 treatments to stabilize patients.

*Again this depends on the patient, their condition, age, severity. Some see results faster or slower

Adverse effects Acupuncture side effects

are not fixed and depend on the mode of treatment and ability of a patient to respond to it. The most common of these are:

a risk of hematoma(bleeding under the skin) or bruising.

nausea, vomiting, headache, lightheadedness, fatigue, fainting and anxiety. (some people are really scared of needles)

All these can also happen when your blood is drawn by a phlebotomist

These are the most common side effects of acupuncture, but these may be controlled if the treatment is executed correctly.

Hematomas can happen with anyone, unfortunately no one has a map where the capillaries and veins and arteries lie In every “body”.

Make sure that you tell your practioner if you are on any blood thinners.

THIS IS AN EXTREME CASE OF A HEMATOMA… "CAUSED BY BLOOD DRAWING." PICTURE ABOVE.

This hematoma could have been caused by trauma or an Acu needleFor the most part we are very careful

Acupuncture Imperial data is being

collected the results are published all the time. (See link PubMed)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=acupunture+and+pain

There are studies on going with the results of Acupuncture treatments.

Of coarse there are many opinions as to the results but the proof is in the pudding.

Acupuncture works ! And is cost effective

http:www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/economics/

Watch this on YouTube9000 Needles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSJLn7AKGY0

Make sure you have a licensed practioner…

This is definitely not how it works…

Have them show you their state license. It should be displayed or they have a portable copy.

About me…I am a licensed Acupuncture Physician and Apprentice of six years (and counting) toGeorge Cole L.A.P. - Senior acupuncturist of NSEV™ -3 decades (Non-somatic Extraordinary Vessel) Healing & Acupuncture , a philosophy of health, and a method of treating and preventing disease, that integrates the mind, body and spirit. (http://nsevhealing.com)Under the tutelage of Daniel J. Atchison-Nevel, Acupuncture Physician and founder.

I completed my education at the Acupuncture and Massage college in Miami, Florida,where I received a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelors of Health Science and an Acupoint Injection therapy certification. I’m also a Certified Reiki Master. You can find my endorsements on www.Linkin.com -Vivian Rivera

During my 2 year internship I was trained and supervised by Acupuncturists and Medical doctors that are masters in their field of studies which range from digestive issues, fertility issues, chronic pain, immunity issues and headaches to name a few.

I have a passion for assisting the healing process of people suffering from acute issues that interfere with their daily living activities.

I am an activist and advocate of HIV/AIDS and use acupuncture to boost immune systems of the chronically ill patients.

I also have found healing for myself for my own chronic issues through the regular use of Acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbal medicine.

Funny !

I'm not sweating any more, how about you?

Cost ? Call, depending on the treatment plan I can make packages that will lower the cost of your treatments… Initial treatment $100 Follow up treatments $70House calls - call for prices.

Packages prices available upon request

Disable veterans - Reduced prices Seniors - Reduced prices And any one on SSI or disability - Reduced prices

Please call for information and or any questions 786-942-5089 Dr. Rivera

Thank You

REFERENCES/ CREDITS

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Acupuncture?s=t

A VALID SOURCE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION ON ACUPUNCTUREPubmed.gov – acupuncture is cost effective!http://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/economics/

https://www.google.com search?q=acupuncture+images+free

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