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Acupuncture and Oriental medicine are finally gaining acceptance in the United States. By treating the body holistically, it is able to treat a wide range of disorders. From acute injuries to chronic diseases, acupuncture provides a safe and effective form of medicine. It can even be used for facial rejuvenation. Acupuncture is compatible with Western medicine and other alternative therapies, and often a combination of these works best.
Einstein showed us that matter is energy, and that energy is all there is. Numerous cultures have described this energy and called it by many names: prana, baraka, pneuma, spirit, wakan, vital force, orgone, ether and ruach. For the past 5000 years, practitioners of acupuncture have called this energy Qi (pronounced “chee”). Qi flows as an invisible current throughout the body. Qi provides the power to accomplish everyday activities. It is necessary for growth, development, movement, maintenance of body temperature, protection against illness and disease, and overall regulation of the entire body.
Different stresses affect meridian and organ systems in different ways, disrupting or diminishing the flow of Qi. For example, a kink in a hose will not provide an adequate supply of water to a plant. Eventually, it will become unable to thrive, grow and blossom. Likewise, a blockage of Qi in the meridians, caused by stressors, will not provide proper nourishment to the cells, tissues, muscles, organs and glands which they feed. This blockage can manifest in various signs and symptoms. Over time, the body as a whole becomes weakened and susceptible to illness, pain and disease. An acupuncturist develops keen diagnostic skills to effectively evaluate the quality, quantity and balance of Qi flowing within the body and uses various treatment methods to restore and maintain health.
Acupuncture care addresses current symptoms and signs while working with the underlying cause(s) of imbalance. The goal of this dynamic and integrated health care system is to strengthen the body as a whole, in order to prevent future illness and disease.
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Acupuncture for Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than 134,000 American women use assisted reproductive technology (ART) each year to address fertility issues. of available ART services, , one of the most widely used is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This ART enable otherwise infertile couples to have a genetically related children. With IVF, eggs and sperm are combined outside the body. The resulting embryos are carefully reintroduced into the woman’s uterus to develop as a normal pregnancy.
Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine has been widely and successfully used to address feritility issues for centuries. A number of studies published during the past several years indicate that using acupuncture in conjunction with ART procedures indicate an increase in pregnancy and live births
Chinese Herbs
The original form of medicine, herbs are now being rediscovered for their invaluable benefits for so many conditions. The sophisticated science of Chinese Herbology has proven itself over thousands of years for a multitude of conditions. Traditionally, Oriental Medicine has utilized Acupuncture together with Chinese Herbology for a more complete system of medicine, as these modalities are known to mutually benefit each other. Chinese Medicine has always been used for the purpose of health and longevity. Herbal formulas are powerful medicine and need to be individually prescribed by a qualified practitioner.
Tuina
Tuina dates back to the Shang Dynasty of China, 1700 B.C.E. Tuina is an Oriental Bodywork Therapy that has been used in China for 2,000 years. Tuina uses the traditional Chinese medical theory of the flow of Qi through the meridians as its basic therapeutic orientation. Through the application of massage and manipulation techniques, Tuina seeks to establish a more harmonious flow of Qi through the system of channels and collaterals, allowing the body to naturally heal itself.
Cupping
Cupping is a method of stimulating Acupuncture points by applying suction through a metal, wood or glass jar, in which a partial vacuum has been created. This technique produces blood congestion at the site and stimulates it. This technique is also used for breaking up fluid and phlegm stagnation in the lungs. Cupping is used for:
- low backache
- sprains
- soft tissue injuries
- bronchitis & pneumonia
- smoker’s cough
Moxa/Moxibustion
Moxa, also known as mugwort or Artemesia Vulgaris, is a spongy herb used widely in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Moxibustion is the act of burning moxa. Moxibustion has been used throughout Asia for thousands of years in conjunction with Acupuncture. The purpose of moxibustion, as with most forms of traditional Chinese Medicine, is to strengthen the blood, stimulate the flow of Qi and maintain
general health.
In traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa is believed to expel cold and warm the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and Qi.
In Western medicine, moxibustion has successfully been used to turn breech babies into a normal head-down position prior to childbirth.
A landmark study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1998 found that up to 75% of the women suffering from breech presentations before childbirth had fetuses that rotated to the normal position after receiving moxibustion at an acupuncture point on the Bladder meridian. Other studies have shown that moxibustion increases the movement of the fetus in pregnant women, and may reduce the symptoms of menstrual cramps when used in conjunction with traditional acupuncture.
TDP Lamp
The TDP Special Electromagnetic Health Lamp was invented in China by a group of scientists and physicians headed by Dr. Gou Wenbin. The TDP Lamp is a new type of therapeutic and health device and it’s functions are:
- promoting metabolism
- regulating physiological deficiency
- diminishing inflammation
- easing pain
The TDP Lamp has proven extraordinarily effective in treating numerous ailments such as:
- muscular aches and pains
- soft tissue injuries
- arthritis
- various skin conditions
Since introduced into clinic and family use in the early 1980’s, the TDP Lamp has successfully treated up to 60 million patients in China, Hong Kong, South Asia, Japan, Europe, Australia and recently in North America.
Due to its prominent therapeutic effects, the TDP Lamp is known in China and Hong Kong as the “Miracle Lamp”. As a confirmation of its being accepted by the international community, the TDP Lamp won a gold medal at the 35th Brussels Eureka World Fair for Invention in 1986. Also, the TDP Lamp has been registered with the FDA for marketing in the United States.
The TDP Lamp is different from conventional heat lamps, infrared lamps and microwave therapeutic devices. The TDP Lamp features a round plate coated with a proprietary mineral clay formation consisting of 33 earth elements essential to the human body. When activated by the built-in electric heating element, this mineral plate emits a special band of far-infrared waves ranging from 2 to 25 microns in wavelength, that coincide with the wavelengths and intensity of the electromagnetic radiation emanating from the human body. As a result, the TDP far-infrared waves are readily absorbed.
Effects of Far-Infrared waves on the Human Body
- Raises temperature in tissue
- Expansion of capillary vessels
- Rejuvenation of cells
- Promotion of blood circulation
- Helps to move toxins from cells
- Improvement in Lymphatic system
- Raises temperature in tissue
Lifestyle Counseling and Patient Education
To achieve and maintain health, certain lifestyle changes or practices should be included. These changes can facilitate faster healing, maintain current health and act preventively as well. I may have recommendations for dietary change, exercise, relaxation, self massage and/or acupressure. By integrating these tools into your daily routine, you can partake in the fruitful marriage of secret ancient practices and modern science to achieve well being.
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