What Does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture is recognized today by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a vitally important part of medicine. WHO recognizes acupuncture and oriental medicine's ability to treat over 43 common disorders including:

*Neurological and muscular disorders: headache, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, facial neuralgia, facial paralysis, stiff neck, low back pain, frozen shoulder, sciatica, arthritic conditions, tennis elbow, tendonitis, painful heels; stroke rehabilitation, fibromyalagia, sports injuries.

* Insomnia, stress, tension anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue and nervous system disorder;

* Pre-menstruation syndrome (PMS), irregular menstruation, menopause, female or male sexual dysfunction, such as impotence, seminal emission, frigidity; infertility.

* Circulatory disorder: angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis and anemia.

* Digestive disorders: gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea, colitis and general pain.

* Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, allergies, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.

* Addiction to alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Weight control.

What Is Chinese Medicine?

Chinese medicine has existed now for more than 4000 years. It is a traditional medical system of natural therapy. Currently 1/4 of the world抯 population makes use of it. It is based on the philosophy that health is achieved through a balance of mine, body and spirit. Health problems occur when this balance is disrupted. Generally, Chinese medicine includes Chinese herbology, acupuncture, massotherapy (tui na), and Qi Gong etc.


What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a system of diagnosing and treating pain and disease according to traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is the gentle insertion of hair-fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the immune system and the flow of one抯 Qi or natural healing energy. The stimulation of acupoints on the body as a means of treating disease is likewise transmitted through the meridians by regulating the Qi to influence physiological, emotional and psychological functions in the mind and body and to cure the disease. A person's health is influenced by the flow of Qi in their body. If that flow is insufficient, unbalanced or interrupted, illness may occur. Acupuncture is said to restore the balance.


How Does Acupuncture Work?

Recent scientific experiments have proved that the human body is a complex bioelectrical system. This understanding has been the foundation of acupuncture practice for several thousand years. Energy circulates throughout the body along well defined pathways. Points on the skin along these pathways are energetically connected to specific organs, body structures and systems. If this energy circulation is disrupted, optimum function is affected and this results in pain or illness. Acupoints are stimulated to balance the circulation of energy which influences the health of the entire human body.


Does Acupuncture Hurt?

Acupuncture needles are extremely fine and made from stainless steel. Acupuncturists can attain a high level of skill in gently placing these tiny needles into skin with a minimum of discomfort. Most patients feel only mild sensation at insertion of the needle. There is no risk of infection from the treatment.


Can Acupuncture Be Effective When Other Treatments Have Failed?

Absolutely! Acupuncture is considered complimentary forms of treatment. Each system of medicine has its own areas of greatest effectiveness. Acupuncture excels in those areas in which conventional medicine comes up short. From extensive research in both China and the West is that acupuncture has measurable effects on the autonomic nervous system, on vascular, on endocrine physiology and on brain chemistry including a variety of neurotransmitters. Chronic disease, pain control, and stress related disorders are three acupuncture and oriental medicine抯 specialties.


What Are Chinese Herbs Used For?

In traditional Chinese medicine, herbs are used in the form of formula, such as pills, liquid extracts, powder and herb tea. No doubt there is some active ingredient involved in herbs. They are applied to prevent, to treat diseases and to help the body restore its physiological functions. For most medical problems, the treatment will get more effective when it combine acupuncture with herbal medicine.

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Testimonial

• Testimonial 1

   

  My rash started with one small spot on my leg in 1994.  The rash got progressively worse spreading to all areas of my body.  My skin was bleeding and weeping.  I had to change bed linens almost everyday as they were bloody from scratching in my sleep.  In the past 12 years I have pursued every avenue looking for a cure.  I tried many Dermatologists and allergists.  I have tried Holistic Drs; I had colonics, tried fasting diets, send stool samples away to check for parasites, and many hours on the internet.  Nothing was working and I was getting progressively worse.  Now I did not go out as I was itching so intensely and people did not want to touch me as my hands were so raw.

   

  My quality of life was at 0, I was crying a lot and wondering how long I could live with this.  Was this going to kill me?

   

  Dr. Kang was recommended to me by my massage therapist.  After looking at the card for a few weeks I called for an appointment.  After speaking with the Doctor and having my first treatment I had hope.  Dr. said she could help me and was encouraging; I had not gotten anything positive from any of the traditional Dr. only this condition is not curable.  I started with Dr. Kang in June 2006 and it was September 2006, my skin is not bleeding or weeping and very little itching, I would say my quality of life is at 100%.  I asked god to send me a cure and he sent Dr. kang.

   

  By J. S.

• Testimonial 2

Dear Dr. Kang,

Thank you so much for your care.

 

I was totally frustrated for 9 months with my hands being cracked, always burning and hurting.  I could squeeze blood from the skin of my fingers, it was that bad.

 

The dermatologist I was seeking wasn’t helping me at all.  Out of desperation, I considered acupuncture.

 

Fortunately, when I looked in the yellow pages of the phone book, I found you, you have been absolutely wonderful.

 

I immediately began to show signs of improvement.  The acupuncture treatments and herbal teas gave me much relief.  And now, only one month later, six treatments, my hands are unbelievable!  I feel great, and am as happy as ever.

 

Alternative medicine works, I Know.

 

Sincerely,

 

S. C.

• Testimonial 3

I started treatment with Dr. Kang 4 weeks ago for severe headaches and constant pain in my head, right shoulder and neck due to a severe impingement in my cervical spine.  Prior to seeing Dr. Kang, I suffered with this condition for approximately 6 months.  I tried different pain medications and physical therapy which did not help.  The pain was so severe that I had to stop working.  There were nights I could not even put my head down on a pillow.  I could not perform my daily functions.  I could see a slight improvement upon my initial acupuncture treatment.  I have now had 8 treatments, I no longer take any pain medication and I am currently pain free.

By J. C.

• Testimonial 4

Dear Dr Kang,

 

Thanks you so much again for helping me with my anxiety and depression.

 

For about five years now I have suffered from severe anxiety followed by depression, about three years ago my symptoms became very severe and I had to receive emergency care. I received cat scans, was tested for thyroid disease and was told to start a serious medicine regime, which would eventually calm me down but also make things worse. The side effects, the level of dependency and the insecurity of ever being able to cope without the pills are no help for depression. I am almost certain my battle with depression after the medicine was fueled by the same medicine that was making me "better".  So finally I was taking Xanax as needed and was feeling ok, then depression set in again and I was prescribed yet another course of anti depressants, after taking one tablet I was worse and I had to find a better solution. My husband suggested Acupuncture and I knew I had to give it a shot. I'm very skeptical by nature and didn't expect it to really work. After meeting you and realizing quickly how "real" and commonly used this practice is I had some more faith. You took your time and put me at ease, acupuncture turned out to be not painful or uncomfortable but relaxing, I could feel release and peace. Now after seven sessions and the Herbal medicine regime I have no more need for any prescription anxiety or depression meds and feel better than I have in a long time. 

 

Thank you for restoring my faith and my life.  I didn't believe this would help and it turns out it healed me. I'm confident that the reason Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have been practiced for thousands of years is because they work.

 

I recommend you and this ancient knowledge to all suffering...

 

 

Thank you!