| Acupuncture is an ancient practice that now includes | | | | Personally I had no real problems except some |
| some modern tweaks that adds value to the | | | | anxiety during the treatment. Acupuncture has |
| treatment. Building on an already useful tool for | | | | definitely helped my high blood pressure and worry. |
| healing, acupuncture now adds other tools such as | | | | Also it's helping my snoring to a degree for which my |
| laser and electric current. | | | | loving wife is very grateful. My wife has cerebral |
| Originating in China over 2000 years ago, acupuncture | | | | palsy and acupuncture has helped her tremendously |
| is one of the oldest and most commonly used | | | | too. |
| medical procedure. | | | | Our sessions generally cost $75.00 for each issue. |
| The practice of acupuncture is inserting hair-thin | | | | Since I have about three areas that he treats there |
| needles at specific points on the body. These points | | | | is a slight discount. applied. |
| are known as pathways or meridians which may be | | | | Our acupuncturist is Chinese and only been in the |
| block. | | | | USA a few years. Although he speaks English, I hope |
| It's believed that by inserting needles that these | | | | he comprehends what I'm expressing. So far he has |
| meridians will unblock thus letting the body's electric | | | | for the most part. |
| energy through. This can ease pain and assist the | | | | Although acupuncture may sound strange to many, I |
| healing process. | | | | urge you to consider it. Sometimes it's the only thing |
| What should you expect? | | | | that relieves your symptoms when nothing else will. |
| You may experience slight to no pain. A few people | | | | Keep in mind that the first few sessions may not be |
| may feel more sensations. Generally the client will feel | | | | as positive as you would like it. My BP actually went |
| relax. This routine normally last about 30 minutes | | | | up some until my third session. Now it has improved |
| while you lay quietly and try to remain relax. | | | | considerably and I'm very glad that I stuck it out. |
| You should make sure your acupuncturist has | | | | There are many alternative therapies available and |
| credentials, skill and references. | | | | acupuncture is a very promising choice. Many have |
| There are always the dangers of an inexperience | | | | seen immediate pain relief and health improvement. |
| acupuncturist. You wouldn't want a puncture lung. | | | | Maybe it will produce results for you too. |
| Please don't let me discourage you to search for a | | | | Do your homework. Investigate your options. If you |
| qualified acupuncturist but do be prudent in your | | | | ultimately decide to try acupuncture then make sure |
| quest. | | | | you select someone reliable. |