Oriental Acupuncture Information

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Acupuncture is a technique in which practitioners stimulate specific points on the bodymost often by inserting thin needles through the skin. It is one of the practices used in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture has been used effectively to treat chronic pain and other health care issues for thousands of years in China. It may seem strange and mysterious to some people, acupuncture treatment has been tested for thousands of years and continues to be validated today. Acupuncture detoxification is based on the theory that the bodys natural opioid is retained by drugs, causing addicts have to seek more opioid from narcotics. Through acupuncture on certain acupoints, the body is stimulated to release more opioid which in turn control the pains and help addicts kick drug habits (China Daily 06/26/2003 page3). Acupuncturists insert very fine needles into different parts of your body to stimulate acupuncture points or meridians. Because the needles are so tiny, you are virtually impossible to feel. The needles do not inject any substance into your body. Sometime, acupuncturists may apply electrical stimulation or cupping as forms of heat therapy. In some cases, acupuncturists may use acupressure so that physical pressure is applied by hand or elbow to clear blockages in the acupuncture points. Acupuncture may help reduce pain that is often chronic, such as: Acupuncture is a natural way to heal or reduce such pain. Acupuncture acts a catalyst, helping the body create its own natural pain relievers and regenerative abilities without the undesirable side effects of prescription medications. Acupuncture provides alternative healing treatments beyond your regular doctors care. Acupuncture can reduce all kinds of pains such as This was my first experience with acupuncture, I have already scheduled my return visit! Dr. Tran is the sweetest, the office is a cozy space just off the side off foothills/vineyard. I am so happy I found her! I had ...