Q: What is acupuncture?
A: Acupuncture is a safe and effective form of ancient medical treatment
that has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for
more then 5000 years. It is based on regulating the body's "Chi"
or "life energy" which flows in the body along passways called
meridians. Acupuncture involves the insertion of sterile and single
use, solid, hair thin needles through the skin and applying heat
or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.
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Q: How does acupuncture work?
A: The flow of "Chi" can be disturbed by a number of factors.
This include emotional states such as anger, fear, grief or stress,
poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections,
poisons, strain and trauma. By inserting the needles into the
channels of energy, an acupuncturist can stimulate the bodies
own healing response and help restore its natural balance between
the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual.
This new found balance alters body chemicals, affect the body's
natural electromagnetic fields and encourage the return to good
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Q: Is acupuncture safe?
A: Yes. Since acupuncture does not involve the use of drug it
is avoid your risk of side effects and dependency. The needles
are individually packaged, sterilized and disposable so there
is no chance of infection. They are solid and nothing is injected
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Q: What can acupuncture do for me?
A: Acupuncture can be used to treat specific condition, alleviate
symptoms and reduce complications. The World Health Organization
(WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) recognize the
as being effectively treated to full recovery
or as palliative care by acupuncture, either as a primary or complementary
treatment. For chronic or long term disorders acupuncture can
be used to reduce discomfort and pain, improve general well being,
reduce the side effects of some drugs and need for medication
or surgery. Acupuncture can also be used as preventative treatment
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Q: Do I have to believe in acupuncture for
it to work?
A: Acupuncture is effective whether or not you believe in it.
The proof comes from the positive results seen after treatment
on animals who do not understand or believe in the process that
help them to get better. Even a neutral attitude will not block
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Q: What criteria should I use in choosing
an acupuncturist?
A: Acupuncture is a licensed and regulated health care profession
in more than 40 states in the United States, so Medical Board
certification is essential. This will assure the patient is in
the hands of a competent professional. Equally as important is
experience. Ask your practitioners if they are certified by the
National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (NCCAOM).
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Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: This depends on the nature of the complaint. Acute conditions such as a sore throat, athletic injury may need only two or three treatments, chronic conditions require more. In China acupuncturists generally prescribe one or more courses of treatment. A course of treatment may be from three to ten treatments. It is best to consult with your practitioner to determine exactly what your condition requires.
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Q: Do Acupuncturists only insert needles?
A: No, acupuncture is only one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Your practitioner may use an acupressure instead of needles or may apply cupping, electric stimulation of the acupoints, massage, magnetotherapy or moxibustion. Moxibustion involves the burning of the herb Artemisia Vulgaris above affected areas to warm them
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Q: How many needles are used and does bleeding occur?
A: The number of needles used depends on the nature of the condition being treated and the acupuncturist's style or school. Usually only a small number of needles are used and bleeding does not usually occur, as the needles are extremely fine. If the area that is needled has a rich blood supply there may be a few drops of blood.
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Q: Can I have Acupuncture during pregnancy?
A: Yes acupuncture can be used to safely treat complications such as nausea and morning sickness and to assist during birth. Your Acupuncturist will support you throughout your pregnancy, advising on appropriate nutrition and offering treatments if needed. It is important to tell your acupuncturist if you are or may be pregnant.
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Q: Does acupuncture hurt?
A: Not really. Once the needles have been placed, you might feel a dull or a tingling sensation which indicate that the point has been accurately located, and only lasts for a second or two. Some people don't feel anything, but even if you don't feel much, you are benefiting from treatment. As a matter of fact, some people find acupuncture so relaxing that they fall asleep during treatment and enjoy a well-deserved nap.
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Q: Are there any precautions to be observed on the day of your treatment?
A: Yes. To enhance the value of a treatment, the following guidelines are important:
- - Avoid cold and iced drinks, as well as cool food in the day of the treatment.
- - Do not eat spicy food or an unusually large meal before or after your treatment.
- - Do not take a shower right for at least two hours after treatment.
- - Do not over-exercise, engage in sexual activities, or consume alcoholic beverages within 6 hours before or after the treatment.
- - Plan your activities so that after the treatment you can get some rest, or at least not have to work at top performance.
- - Continue to take any prescription medications as prescribed by your physician.
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Q: What will I expect after the treatment?
A: Generally a feeling of well being, relaxation and stress
relief is experienced. There may be total or partial relief
from the initial symptoms. Sometimes within the first twenty-four
hours there is an exacerbation of symptoms but this gradually
wears off and the condition then improves noticeably. The initial
pain relief may last or it may wear off after a few days. Follow
up treatments will extend this period of pain relief until the
condition is resolved. Most patients will feel totally relaxed
and enjoy a good night's sleep and wake up with a new energy.
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Q: Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
A: Sometimes. It is depends on your individual carrier and policy. AcupunctChi Clinic is credentialed with the ACN Group (part of United Health insurance) and Ohio Workers' Compensation insurance. It is also covered after Motor Vehicle Accident with written referral from your physician. You may want to contact your insurance provider to encourage them to provide reimbursement for complementary therapy.
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Q: How much will treatments cost?
A: Compared to the cost of Traditional Western Medicine and pharmacological products the costs of alternative medicine treatments are relatively low. For a specific rate quote, call our office and we would be happy to discuss this with you.
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Q: Can acupuncture help me stop smoking?
A:Yes, acupuncture can help a person who is ready and motivated to quit smoking. We have a stop-smoking program that combines acupuncture, herbs, nutritional and behavioral counseling to help you quit smoking.
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Q: What is Hypnosis?
A: Hypnosis is a natural state of mind. It is a heightened state of awareness where incredible changes can be made in the way a person thinks and is a completely natural path from conscious to subconscious mind. Sleep is a state of rest, so you are not asleep while in hypnosis.
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Q: How does hypnosis work?
A: Hypnosis is defined as the bypass of the critical factor of the conscious mind and establishment of acceptable selective thinking. It relaxes the conscious mind and opens the subconscious mind to the point that suggestion can be accepted. Once the suggestion is accepted and agreed on by hypnotized person, it then becomes a stable and strong pillar in that person's belief system.
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Q: Who can be hypnotized?
A: Absolutely everyone! There is not a person in this world that can not be hypnotized.
What you need is an open mind, reasonable intelligence, the ability to concentrate, and the willingness to be hypnotized.
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Q: Is hypnosis dangerous?
A: There has never been a documented case of danger or harm coming to anyone from the therapeutic use of hypnotism. The harm is that hypnosis is not used enough as a gift that was given to us to improve the way we live.
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Q: What can hypnosis do for me?
A: Basically, it can be used for anything a person can imagine. Insomnia, stress, confidence and sports improvement, loosing weight and quitting bad habits…to name a few. Hypnosis is an alternative and complementary to other methods of treatments for change. So, if you have symptoms such as tensions, fears, depression, chronic fatigue, or feel unhappy, irritable, and believe you are not getting the most out of life, then hypnosis is for you.
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