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Acupuncture
is an alternative medical procedure that consists of the
gentle insertion of hair-thin, disposable sterile needles
at strategic body points to treat various health conditions,
stimulate the body's healing response, and promote physical
and emotional well-being.
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Medicine (or Oriental Medicine) originated in China more than
2,000 years ago, making Acupuncture one of the oldest and
most commonly used medical procedures in the world. In the
past two decades, acupuncture has grown in popularity in the
United States. An estimated 8.2 million U.S. adults had used
acupuncture, and an approximately 2.1 million U.S. adults
had used acupuncture last year. |
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The
ancient Chinese believed that there is a universal life
energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”) present
in every living creature. This energy is said to circulate
throughout the body along specific pathways that are called
meridians. As long as this energy flows freely throughout
the meridians, health is maintained, but once the flow of
energy is blocked, the system is disrupted and pain and
illness occur.
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The
modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture
points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals
in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will
either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger
the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence
the body's own internal regulating system. |
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Prior
to designing a treatment plan that would be the most effective
for your case, our acupuncturist will review you initial in-take
form and conduct an extensive analysis of your health condition. |
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more answers to frequently asked questions about acupuncture,
please click here. |
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learn more about benefits of acupuncture, please call 203-323-0500
to schedule a free consultation
or make an appointment. |
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