Unique Procedures
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is the process of burning an herb called
moxa (aka mugwort) which provides warmth at specific acupuncture
points. Moxibustion has unique healing properties as it warms the
area, increases circulation, and alleviates pain. Practitioners
of Oriental Medicine also use moxibustion to prevent illness and
increase vitality.
Cupping
Cupping is a technique that is useful to alleviate pain and is also
used to treat the common cold, flu and cough. The cups are round
and are usually made of glass. The cups are warmed inside, which
creates a vacuum. The cups are then placed over the selected area,
which is usually on the patient's back. |
Specialties Pain
Relief
Acupuncture is highly regarded for the ability
to relieve pain. Acupuncture is used to treat many types of pain,
including but not limited to back pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel,
fibromyalgia, joint pain, headaches and tendonitis.
Obstetrics
Oriental Medicine is an effective, natural
alternative to treat many symptoms of pregnancy. Acupuncture and
Herbal Medicine can treat the common discomforts of pregnancy,
like morning sickness, swelling, and low back pain. Acupuncture
and moxibustion has also been used successfully to treat breach
presentation of baby. Acupuncture is also used to gently induce
labor and ease the pain of labor. Acupuncture and herbal medicine
are important to restore health in women post-partumly, since birth
can be taxing on the mother's body.
Gynecological
Acupuncture and herbal medicine help regulate a woman's
menstrual cycle and is effective in treating premenstrual symptoms
as well as pain during menstruation and menopausal symptoms.
Digestion
Acupuncture and herbal medicine are
effective in treating nausea, IBS, constipation and indigestion.
Smoking
Cessation
Acupuncture effectively reduces the cravings of nicotine, which
can be very helpful once a person decides to quit smoking. Acupuncture
can also reduce the anxiety and irritability one feels when quitting.
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