How Does Acupuncture Work?

According to classical doctrines of Chinese medicine, there is an unceasing flow of life energy (Qi) through the human body. This vital energy originates from the major organs and flows along continuous circulatory channels in the body called meridians. When the energy flow is smooth and in balance, one is healthy. When an imbalance occurs, one feels ill or in pain. Acupuncture treats such imbalances by inserting very thin sterile needles into certain designated points along the body's meridians to disperse blockages, control immune responses, regulate the organs and restore the delicate balance of the body.
Modern studies suggest that acupuncture works by activating a natural pain-suppression system in the brain and by initiating innate immune responses within the body.

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What Else can Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Treat?

Chinese Medicine offers many types of treatments for improving your health.
Some of the most common conditions treated are:

Internal Medicine
- Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Thyroid Disorders
- Kidney Stones
- Gallstones
- Hepatitis
- Diabetes
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Immune System Weakness
- Genital Herpes
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

Musculoskeletal Problems
- All types of Pain
- Range of Motion Problems
- Work- Related Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis

Respiratory Ailments, Acute and Chronic
- Allergies
- Sinusitis
- Asthma
- Chronic Pneumonia
- Colds and Flu

Mental Health
- Anxiety & Depression
- Panic Disorders
- Addiction

Brain & Nerve Disorders
- Headaches
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Vertigo and Dizziness
- Postconcussion Syndrome

Digestive Disorders
- Crohn’s Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Ulcers
- Gastritis
- Diverticular Disease

Women’s Health
- Conception Disorders
- Menopause
- Fertility
- Prenatal and Postpartum Care
- Labor Induction and Assistance
- Menstrual Irregularities
- Endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Mastitis
- Vaginitis

Men’s Health
- Infertility
- Impotence
- Prostate Disorders
- Inguinal Hernia

Miscellaneous Disorders
- Post-surgical Wellness
- Age Related Disorders
- Stress Related Disorders
- Weight Loss
- Side Effects of Other Treatments (chemotherapy, radiation, etc.)

Chinese medicine is very compatible with other types of healthcare including, western medicine treatments, chiropractic, physical therapy and psychology.

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