Acupuncture is a therapeutic modality that in­

volves the insertion and manipulation of flexible,

hair-thin needles at specific points on the body.

Acupuncture techniques have been used in East

Asia for more than 2,500 years and have

become popular throughout the world as pa­

tients increasingly seek safe, effective alterna­

tives to pharmaceuticals and surgery.

Many first-time patients are concerned that acu­

puncture needles will feellike hypodermic injec­

tions at the doctor's office. They won't. Acu­

puncturists uses thin, flexible needles that you

will hardly feel when inserted.

There are many causes of pain and illness, and

each person is unique. Your acupuncturist will

listen carefully to your concerns and conduct a

comprehensive evaluation and detailed health

history to understand your particular situation.

Your treatment plan will be tailored to your

individual needs and continually adjusted

based on your response to treatment. The ben­

efits of acupuncture are cumulative, but in most

cases you will begin to feel relief after just a few

sesslons.

Over the counter medications and expensive

prescription drugs may provide temporary relief

from your symptoms, but these medications can

lead to unwanted side effects and their effec­

tiveness may diminish over time.

Acupuncture promotes the body.s innate

healing abilities and helps to reestablish the

body's natural state of balance, making it a safe,

chemical-free alternative for relief from many of

today's most common health complaints. For

many patients, the benefits of acupuncture are

long-Iasting, making it more affordable than

conventional treatments as wel l.

Acupuncture has no negative side effects. In

fact, the "side effects" many patients report

after acupuncture treatment include reduced

stress, improved mood, sounder sleep, and

better digestion. These beneficial side effects

occur because acupuncture helps regulate the

central nervous system. Most people find the

sensations of acupuncture treatment to be re­

freshing and deeply relaxing.

Acupuncture can offer relieffor a wide variety

of ailments, including chronic pain, headaches

and migraines, sports injuries, stress and anxi­

ety, insomnia, digestive issues, respiratory com­

plaints including asthma and allergies, repro­

ductive health issues such as infertility and PMS,

recovery from addiction, and many other

common health issues.

Acupuncture has been endorsed by numerous

health care organizations, including the Ameri­

can Pain Society, the American College of Physi­

cians, the British National Institute for Health, and the World Health Organization.

Acupuncture is one of the oldest continually

practiced medical modalities in the world and

clinical research has validated its efficacy for

many common complaints, including low-back

pain, neck pain, headaches, and arthritis.

The Archives of Internal Medicine recently pub­

lished a comprehensive review of 29 chronic

pain studies, totaling almost 18,000 partici­

pants, which found that on average acupunc­

ture reduces pain by about 50% and can be

more effective for chronic pain than conven­

tional treatments.

Vickers AJ, Cronin AM, Maschino AC, et al. (2012) 'Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: Individual Patient Data Meta-analys后'

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Rather than merely treating your symptoms,

acupuncture addresses the root cause of your

health issues to help you 而nd lasting relief. This

holistic perspective makes acupuncture great

for preventative care as wel l. )勺u don't have to

be sick to visit your acupuncturist!

Many people receive acupuncture on a regular

basis to reduce stress and anxiety, balance

mood, improve athletic performance, correct

small disturbances such as stomach troubles

and seasonal allergies, strengthen the immune

system, and improve overall well-being.

In addition to acupuncture treatment, your acu­

puncturist has been trained in a wide variety of

holistic therapies. Your comprehensive treat­

ment plan may incorporate other modalities in­

cluding therapeutic bodywork, mindfulness training, breathing exercises, posture mainte­nance techniques, dietary changes, and herbal formulas.

Your acupuncturist's goal is to help you achieve

optimum health and wellness. Schedule an ap­

pointment today to discover the many ways your

acupuncturist can help you to live a healthier, more balanced Ii festyle!

The information provided in this ebook is in­

tended for your general knowledge and is not a

substitute for professional medical advice or

treatment. Please consult your health care pro­

vider with any questions or concerns you may

have regarding your condition.