All About Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical therapies in the world. It originates in China more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body’s own natural healing ability.
How does Acupuncture Work?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that energy, called Qi (pronounced “Chee”) runs in regular pathways throughout the body. These energy pathways, called Meridians, are like rivers flowing through entire body, nourishing organs and tissues.
When the flow of Qi is smooth and unobstructed, the body results in good health. However, if for any reason this flow is blocked, pain, illness and disease will occur. Acupuncture works by unblocking the obstructions and restoring the smooth and balanced flow of Qi in the body.
Do the needles hurt?
Acupuncture needles are sterilized, single-use only and are disposable. They are so thin that only about 1/10 to 1/15 of the size of a hypodermic injection needle. The insertion of acupuncture needles goes unnoticed by most people while some may feel a light pinch.
Once the needles are in place, you may have a feeling of warmth, tingling, numbness either locally or in a part of the body distant from the needle. These sensations are normal and are an indication that the body Qi has been stimulated.
How many treatments do I need?
The number and frequency of treatments will vary based on the duration, severity and nature of your condition, and can range from once a week to 2-3 times a week for approximately 4-6 weeks. Many acute conditions can be resolved more quickly, often requiring only one or two treatments.
What conditions can Acupuncture help?
The following is a partial list, according to W.H.O. (World Health Organization), of the disorders which acupuncture is beneficial for:
Musculoskeletal: sport injuries, pain of lower back/neck/shoulders/joints, arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome.
Neurology: headaches, migraines, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, dizziness, sciatica, Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, muscular atrophy.
Gynaecological: PMS, irregular menstruation, menopausal problem, infertility.
Digestive: abdominal pain, heartburn, ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Respiratory: sinusitis, common cold allergies, bronchitis, asthma, earache.
Sleep and stress disorder: insomnia, depression, anxiety, addiction withdrawal.
Skin conditions: acne, eczema, fibromyalgia, scars lightening, frown line/wrinkles lightening and elimination.
Other（其他問題: weight control, fatigue, low immunity.
Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most commonly used medical therapies in the world. It originates in China more than 2,000 years ago. Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body’s own natural healing ability.
How does Acupuncture Work?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds that energy, called Qi (pronounced “Chee”) runs in regular pathways throughout the body. These energy pathways, called Meridians, are like rivers flowing through entire body, nourishing organs and tissues.
When the flow of Qi is smooth and unobstructed, the body results in good health. However, if for any reason this flow is blocked, pain, illness and disease will occur. Acupuncture works by unblocking the obstructions and restoring the smooth and balanced flow of Qi in the body.
Do the needles hurt?
Acupuncture needles are sterilized, single-use only and are disposable. They are so thin that only about 1/10 to 1/15 of the size of a hypodermic injection needle. The insertion of acupuncture needles goes unnoticed by most people while some may feel a light pinch.
Once the needles are in place, you may have a feeling of warmth, tingling, numbness either locally or in a part of the body distant from the needle. These sensations are normal and are an indication that the body Qi has been stimulated.
How many treatments do I need?
The number and frequency of treatments will vary based on the duration, severity and nature of your condition, and can range from once a week to 2-3 times a week for approximately 4-6 weeks. Many acute conditions can be resolved more quickly, often requiring only one or two treatments.
What conditions can Acupuncture help?
The following is a partial list, according to W.H.O. (World Health Organization), of the disorders which acupuncture is beneficial for:
Musculoskeletal: sport injuries, pain of lower back/neck/shoulders/joints, arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome.
Neurology: headaches, migraines, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, dizziness, sciatica, Bells Palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, muscular atrophy.
Gynaecological: PMS, irregular menstruation, menopausal problem, infertility.
Digestive: abdominal pain, heartburn, ulcer, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Respiratory: sinusitis, common cold allergies, bronchitis, asthma, earache.
Sleep and stress disorder: insomnia, depression, anxiety, addiction withdrawal.
Skin conditions: acne, eczema, fibromyalgia, scars lightening, frown line/wrinkles lightening and elimination.
Other（其他問題: weight control, fatigue, low immunity.