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About Acupuncture
The Benefits of Acupuncture
Acupuncture emerges as a valuable support for overall health due to its safety and medication-free approach, proving effective for diverse conditions:
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Oncology Support: Particularly beneficial for managing conditions stemming from cancer or cancer treatments like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Common symptoms addressed include hot flashes, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), dry mouth (Xerostomia), fatigue, nausea, constipation or diarrhea, headaches, insomnia, and anxiety/depression.
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Emotional Distress: Acupuncture is widely recognized for reducing stress and anxiety by stimulating the nervous system, prompting the release of neurotransmitters that induce a calming effect.
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Urinary Problems: reduce frequent urination, incontinence, painful urination and other conditions.
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Digestive Issues: Acupuncture offers a therapeutic approach to digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), indigestion, and nausea.
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Immune Balance: By influencing neurotransmitter release, reducing inflammation, modulating immune cell activity, regulating cytokines, and promoting stress reduction, acupuncture contributes to balancing the immune system.
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Menstrual and Reproductive Health: Employed to alleviate symptoms related to menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and fertility issues.
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Pain Management: Widely used for alleviating various types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches.
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Musculoskeletal Pain: Beyond general pain relief, acupuncture is applied for specific musculoskeletal issues such as tendonitis and arthritis.
Acupuncture Procedure Overview
Performed by a licensed acupuncturist with specialized training, acupuncture involves lying on a padded table while thin needles are strategically inserted into your skin, targeting specific areas based on the condition being addressed. The majority of individuals report minimal to no pain during the process.
Once the needles are in position, a period of approximately 25 minutes follows, during which you rest. At the conclusion of the session, the acupuncturist removes the disposable, single-use needles. Experiences with acupuncture can vary, but many individuals commonly express a heightened sense of relaxation post-treatment.