Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine has been practiced in China for several thousand years. It is the oldest complete system of medicine. It involves inserting sterile, one-time-use, thin needles into specific areas of the body to induce therapeutic results. Acupuncture works by stimulating the circulation, connective tissue, and lymphatic system; releasing endorphins (feel good chemicals); and through anesthetic nerve fibers.

Many conditions have been proven to respond successfully to acupuncture according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) including post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting, nausea of pregnancy, post-operative dental pain, addictions (smoking, etc.), stroke rehabilitation, headaches, menstrual cramps, eczema, tennis elbow, fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue, low back pain & sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and asthma. It is safe and effective for a wide range of conditions

Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used only one time.