What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture involves using very thing, sharp needles that are inserted in the body at very specific points. This process is believed to adjust and alter the body’s energy flow into healthier patterns, and is used to treat a wide variety of illnesses and health conditions.

Statistics In today’s society, acupuncture is being practiced in all 50 states by 3,500 physicians and 11,000 to 12,000 non physician acupuncturists use this. Acupuncture has shown success in treating many conditions and more than 15 million Americans have used it as a therapy.

Conditions Treated with Acupuncture

• Digestive: Abnormal pain, constipation, diarrhea, hyperactivity and indigestion.
• Emotional: Anxiety, depression, insomnia, nervousness and neurosis.
• Eye-Ear-Throat: Cataracts, gingivitis, poor vision, tinnitus and toothache.
• Gynecological: Infertility, menopausal symptoms, premenstrual symptoms.
• Musculoskeletal: Arthritis, back pain, muscle cramping, muscle pain and weakness, neck pain and sciatica.
• Neurological: Headaches, migraines, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Parkinson ’s disease, postoperative pain and stroke.
• Respiratory: Asthma, allergies, bronchitis, common cold, sinusitis, smoking cessation and tonsillitis.
• Miscellaneous: Addiction control, athletic performance, blood pressure regulation, chronic fatigue, immune system tonification and stress reduction.