Acupuncture is an effective form of medicine that has been practiced in China for over three thousand years. It is a safe, drug-free way to treat a wide variety of conditions and to establish health and balance in one’s life. It is important in preventing disease and treating pain.
Five Element Acupuncture is based on the laws of nature, focusing on all aspects of a person’s Body, Mind and Spirit to achieve the highest potential of health. The Elements are Fire, Earth, Metal, Water and Wood. When these energies are functioning in harmony and balance we feel healthy, happy, and have energy. Symptoms are a sign that some part of us is out of balance.
Five element practitioners see people not only as they present themselves in illness, but more importantly as they would be in perfect health and balance, in full discovery of their true nature, unique in body mind and spirit. Moving towards this then becomes the purpose of treatment. Since treatment reaches the Body, the Mind and the Spirit, it is useful in addressing many psychological concerns. It can assist in bringing the clarity, strength and focus from within oneself that is so essential in the healing process.
In the body is a network of channels in which the life-force energy or Qi flows. If these channels become blocked or obstructed, disease, and often pain, occurs. Acupuncture works by unblocking these pathways and allowing the body to use its innate wisdom to heal from within. Research shows that stimulation of the acupuncture point’s releases hormones and chemicals that reduce pain, regulate the endocrine and calm the nervous system. Sterile, disposable, one-time-use, stainless steel needles that are nearly as thin as a human hair are used. They penetrate only slightly below the skin’s surface. Sensations vary among individuals; most report no pain at all, while some people experience a dull ache or tingling that quickly dissipates.
What Does Acupuncture Treat?
The therapy of acupuncture has a long history. In its 2500 years of development, a wealth of experience has been accumulated, attesting to the wide range of diseases and conditions that can effectively be treated with its approach. In the past two decades, there have been extensive studies which have shown acupuncture to be effective in treating many symptoms and conditions. One such study conducted by the World Health Organization is written about in this article: What Conditions Does Acupuncture Treat (According to the World Health Organization)? By John Amaro, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM), FIAMA, DC
Below is a list of some commonly treated symptoms and conditions. If yours is not listed, please contact us for a free phone consultation.
• Addictions to Cigarettes, Food or Drugs
• Anxiety & Depression
• Arthritis, Tendonitis, & Joint pain
• Asthma & Allergies
• Auto Injuries
• Bladder and Kidney Infections
• Cardiac Palpitations (Irregular Heartbeat)
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Common Cold & Influenza
• Degenerative Disk Disorders
• Diet, Nutrition, & Weight Control
• Fibromyalgia
• Headaches & Migraines
• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Indigestion, Gas, Bloating, Constipation
• Insomnia
• Menopause Symptoms
• Musculoskeletal pain
• Nausea
• Orthopedic Conditions
• Pain – other kinds
• PMS & Menstrual Irregularity
• Sports Injuries
• Tension / Stress Syndromes
• Tinnitus
• Weight Loss