Frequently Asked Questions / What We Treat |
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| What conditions can be treated with Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine? According to the National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization, acupuncture can effectively treat many chronic and acute health conditions, and is an effective form of preventive care (read more here). Because Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine are complex systems of internal medicine, they treat more conditions than can be listed here. However, following is a list of some conditions that are commonly treated: |
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allergies/asthma |
hemorrhoids |
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| How long does it take to notice results? Treatment efficacy depends on the severity and nature of the condition. Acute conditions may respond to 2 or 3 treatments, while chronic conditions may require a series of 5 to 15 treatments or more. Some degenerative conditions may require ongoing, long-term treatment. For healthy individuals with no complaints, preventive care may be achieved by receiving treatments at least once with each change of the season. Does acupuncture hurt? Not really! Receiving an acupuncture treatment is nothing like getting a booster shot with a hypodermic needle, or even having a needle inserted into your vein. Acupuncture needles are hair-thin and flexible, not hollow; most patients don't even feel them being inserted. What may be felt is a dull ache, a quick insect bite, or a warm intensity - these sensations are the feeling of Qi coming to the surface as it's accessed by the stainless steel needle. Some patients don't feel the needles at all. Occasionally, a needle can cause a brief "ouch!" but that sensation quickly dissipates within a few seconds. If not, the acupuncturist will remove the needle immediately. Each patient's sensitivity to needles is different, since each patient's Qi is different. Once all the needles have been inserted, most patients fall into a meditative or nap-like state. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL US AT 818-392-8797 |
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