What is Acupuncture?
Balance and Relief Through Traditional Chinese Medicine
In today's high-stress environment we are all looking for natural, healthy ways to maintain wellness and enjoy our lives. More than ever, we are presented with many ways to achieve this. Acupuncture is an entirely natural method of healing built on thousands of years of empirical practice that can help achieve the results you want.
Acupuncture - and all of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - sees the body as a holistic system where every part is connected and true health involves the whole body. Practitioners of acupuncture strive to help our patients maintain balance and guide them to health without harsh or invasive measures.
While our society continues to search for what is best for long-term wellness, it is important to understand what options are available. Acupuncture has been found to be an effective treatment method for all manner of illnesses; from general aches and pains, to chronic deep-seated conditions that have confounded western medicine. We at Miami Acupuncture and Herbal Solutions strongly believe that the combination of modern medical practices and ancient, proven wisdom is the best way to achieve South Florida's health goals.
One significant barrier to treatment is the lack of information around traditional medicine, what it can do, and what to expect. We know you have questions, and below are answers to the most common ones we hear. If you have any further questions or would like to know how TCM can help with your specific case, call our clinic at (786) 514-3942 and we would be happy to help.
Does It Hurt?
By far the most frequently asked question about acupuncture is whether it is painful. This fear stems from years of doctors visits where large needles are used to draw blood or deliver injections. While acupuncture does use needles, it is about as different from the doctor's office as night and day.
Acupuncture needles range from between 0.15 to .30 millimeters thick. By comparison, the needles used in doctor's offices are 1.15 millimeters, more or less. In fact, an acupuncture needle is more comparable to a single strand of hair (.18mm) than a typical needle!
Often patients don't feel the needles at all, but sometimes there can be a brief shock, throb or tingling. This is a positive sign of the nervous system waking up.
How Long Does It Take?
Acupuncture employs the body's own nervous and immune system to do its work. A person's constitution and the nature of their illness will all have a bearing on how long acupuncture takes to achieve full effect. That being said, patients will often begin to feel results within the first couple treatments.
Because it directly influences the autonomic nervous system, acupuncture is a method of healing that works with the body instead of forcing it with pharmaceuticals. By its nature, such a system takes longer, but can achieve more deep-rooted recovery.
Is It Safe?
Traditional Chinese Medicine is completely safe when performed by a licensed practitioner. Acupuncture in particular is well-known for achieving great results merely by placing a few needles.
Herbal medicine can have powerful results with a fraction of the uncomfortable side-effects of pharmaceuticals. Most of the ingredients are plant-sourced and thus vegan friendly. Rigorous checks are performed to ensure only the highest grade ingredients are used in clinical practice.
Questions?
An important goal of any good traditional medicine practitioner is to make sure their patients are comfortable and well-informed.
By dispelling some of the mystery surrounding Traditional Chinese Medicine, you will find that it is a rich and effective means to address many of your health concerns.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us for more specific guidance by emailing below or calling our clinic at (786) 514-3942.