Acupuncture
(Please note: Acupuncture is used in conjunction with Chiropractic Manipulation at Kinetic Health, not on its own)

Links for Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Acupuncture, A Brief Introduction Acupuncture Foundation of Canada American Academy of Medical Acupuncture British Medical Acupuncture Society Medical Acupuncture Society of New Zealand The Duty of Oriental and Western Medicine The Mechanism of Acupuncture

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK? The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions at the dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians. The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being. American Academy of Medial Acupuncture

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Associations/Foundations American College of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine Acupuncture Foundation of Canada American Academy of Medical Acupuncture British Medical Acupuncture Society Medical Acupuncture Society of New Zealand Chinese Herbal Medicine Chinese Herbs Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine TCM Herb Library: introduction, theory, materia medica

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	A typical Acupuncture program consists of 3 treatments during the first week and 2 follow-up treatments during the second week. In order to insure long-term effectiveness of treatment, we sometimes recommend occasional follow-up visits for 2 months after the initial series.

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Education - Articles/Sites

Acute Lumbar Muscle Sprain Addictive Behaviors and Drug Detoxification with Ear Acupuncture Allergic Rhinitis Arthritis from Chinese Medical Perspective Asthma with Herbs and Acupuncture Chronic Low Back Pain Headache Laser Acupuncture for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Miami, Florida's "Drug Court" Pre-menstrual Tension Syndrome, or PMS Stop Smoking Support Program The Back-shu and Front-mu Points

The Sixteen Xi (Cleft) Points The Twelve Primary Qi Channels The Twelve Yuan (Source) Points Weight Issues

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Related Sites

• Altavista Links
• Chinese Journal of integrated Traditional and Western Medicine
  

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New Patients We are pleased to offer our new patients a complementary copy of the best selling book, Release Your Pain, during their first visit with Dr. Abelson. Release Your Pain sells for $26.95 at all local booksellers. One copy per family.

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