Benefits
Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine Benefits
The Natural Treatment Option.
Acupuncture has been employed as a health care modality for over 3,000 years and is a natural way to heal a variety of imbalances and/or chronic conditions. According to The National Institute of Health, there is sufficient evidence of acupuncture’s value to expand its use into conventional medicine.
Acupuncture is useful in the treatment of the following symptoms and disorders:
Respiratory Disorders:
Allergies, Asthma, Sinus congestion, Colds and Flu
Musculoskeletal and Neural Disorders:
Chronic or acute back, neck, shoulder and knee pain, Sciatica, Sprains, numbness and tingling, Arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, Post-stroke conditions
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Constipation, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcers, Lack of/Excessive appetite, Nausea and vomiting, Acid-reflux
Dermatological Disorders:
Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, Hives, Rashes
Urogenital Disorders:
Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infections, Yeast Infections, Sexual dysfunction, Kidney stones
Mental and Emotional Disorders:
Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic Stress
Pediatric Disorders:
Colic, diarrhea and constipation, Ear infections, Asthma, Cough and cold, sleep disorders and night-terrors, bed-wetting
Reproductive Health:
Irregular/painful Menstrual cycles, Fibroids, Infertility, IVF support
Pregnancy and Post-Partum:
Sciatica and back pain, depression and anxiety, nausea and vomiting, fatigue and exhaustion, colds and flu, labor induction
Women’s health
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been used in the treatment of a variety of Women’s health condition for thousands of years. Chinese medicine can be used as adjunct to Western medical care, and is often used alone with great success.
Gynecology
Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Irregular cycles, Heavy bleeding, PCOS, Fibroids and other masses, Urinary Tract and Yeast infections, Infertility, Miscarriage.
Pregnancy
Nausea & vomiting, Heartburn, Constipation, Neck and Back pain, Fatigue and exhaustion, Insomnia, Anxiety and depression, Sinusitis, Edema, Breech and Posterior positions, Induction.
Labor & Delivery
Stalled labor or failure to progress, malposition of baby.
Post-Natal Treatment
Persistant uterine bleeding, Afterpains, Night sweats, Perineal discomfort, Insufficient lactation, Mastitis, Postnatal depression
Menopause
Night sweats, Hot flashes, Dryness, Insomnia
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