Acupuncture by Body Logic

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy.

Fine, sterile needless will be placed at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body's Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health. It can also improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.

Acupuncture Benefits

When Qi, or Life Energy, flows throughout the body it helps to animate the body and protect it from illness, pain and disease. A person's health is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.

Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Some health concerns acupuncture has been effective in treating are: addictions, anxiety, arthritis, asthma, depression, emotional problems, eye problems, fatigue, fertility, headaches, lower back pain, menopause, migraines, morning sickness, nausea, pain, PMS, pneumonia, reproductive problems, seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation, stress, tooth pain, wrist pain.

More Acupuncture Questions & Answers

Q: What will my acupuncturist do?

A: During the initial exam a full health history will be taken. Questions will be asked regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle. Your acupuncturist also may check pulses and your tongue and may conduct a physical exam. This information is then organized to create a complete, accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced. After the interview process, you may receive an acupuncture treatment.

Q: What should I expect during treatment?

A: Where the acupuncture needle has been inserted, you may experience a vague numbness, heaviness, tingling or dull ache. Sometimes people experience a sensation of energy spreading and moving around the needle. This is called the "Qi Sensation". All these reactions are good and a sign that the treatment is working. After treatment you may feel energized or may experience a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

Q: Do the needles hurt?

A: The sensation caused by an acupuncture needle varies. Some people feel a little pain as the needles are inserted, but most people feel no pain at all. The needles are tiny, just a little larger than a cat's whisker or a human hair.

Q: How deep do they go?

A: The depth of the insertion varies. For example, your acupuncturist will use a needling technique that is different in fleshier areas, such as your buttocks. Typically, needles are inserted at depths ranging from 1/8" to 1 1/2".

Q: How safe is acupuncture?

A: Acupuncture is extremely safe. It is an all-natural, drug-free therapy, yielding no side effects except feelings of relaxation and well-being. There is little danger of infection from acupuncture needles because they are sterile, used once, and then discarded.

Q: What type of schooling do acupuncturists get?

A: Today, acupuncturists receive 3 to 4 years of extensive and comprehensive graduation training at nationally certified schools. All acupuncturists must pass a national exam and meet strict guidelines to practice in every state.

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