ACUPUNCTURE BODY & MIND CARE CLINIC (Deer Lake) ACUPUNCTURE BODY & MIND CARE CLINIC (Deer Lake)

Welcome to ACUPUNCTURE BODY & MIND CARE CLINIC!

 

By choosing Acupuncture, you’ve taken a great step toward a more balanced, healthy lifestyle. The ancient practices of Acupuncture have helped millions of people regain and maintain their health.

Since this system of health care may be different than other care you’ve received, it’s only nature to have questions. Read on to find out what to expect and how to get the most out of your treatments.

Acupuncture and Your Health

Acupuncture and TCM take holistic or whole body approach to health. This means your Registered Acupuncturist will take into account your whole self, not just your symptoms, in order to get to the root of your health concerns.

Getting the chance to really discuss your health concerns with your health care provider and having your provider really listen; it may be new to you. Think of it as your opportunity to form a partnership for better health. The more you take part in your healing process, the more successful it will be.

Getting the Most Out of Treatment

For the best treatment results, keep a few things in mind:          - please show up on time                                                                  - don’t eat a large meal before your visit                                        - wear loose, comfortable clothes                                                    - be sure to discuss any questions or concerns with your Acupuncturist                                                                                  - refrain from overexertion, drugs or alcohol for at least six hours after treatment follow your treatment plan between visits  - keep all of your appointments, as each visit builds upon the previous ones.

Your First Visit

Initial visits generally last from 45 to 60 minutes. Your Acupuncturist will take a detailed health history and a physical exam, and will provide you with your unique treatment plan.

During the first exam, your acupuncturist will spend time getting to know you and your health concerns. You may be asked a wide range of questions about your symptoms, eating, exercise, sleep habits, and emotional states- anything that may offer insight into your health.

Your Acupuncturist will also employ diagnostic tools that are unique to Acupuncture and TCM such as tongue and pulse diagnosis. Your treatment plan once your Acupuncture practitioner has gathered enough information, you’ll receive a comprehensive diagnosis and a treatment plan that will explain:

-         Your underlying imbalances

-         Your time line of care

-         What types of treatment you will receive

How Treatment Works

To treat any Qi (vital energy) imbalances, fine, sterile needles will be inserted at specific point along the meridian pathways. Your Acupuncturist will concentrate on Acupuncture points related to specific organs, based on your unique issues and symptoms.

Your Registered Acupuncturist may include other related therapies in your treatment plan, such as Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxa, herbal remedies, and Laser Acupuncture therapies. Herbal remedies are another important aspect of Acupuncture and TCM, and it is important to understand and follow your practitioner’s directions in order to get the most benefit from these treatments.

Your  Role in the Healing Process

Your actions are a key component of your treatment plan. Focusing on your health and committing to a healthy lifestyle are the best steps you can take for your well-being.

Together, you and your Acupuncturist can correct your imbalances and help you achieve harmony and balance.

Even after your symptoms are resolved, Acupuncture can assist you in maintaining your health, and possibly prevent future imbalances. The more you incorporate Acupuncture and TCM into your life, the more you’ll learn to nurture your body, mind and spirit.

Acupuncture is not an instant fix

True healing takes time and dedication. Depending on your current health and symptoms, you could feel better right away, or you may need treatments for weeks, months or years to achieve the results you need. Your Acupuncturist can give you an idea of what to expect. With a little patience and an open mind, you’ll be on your way to health and vitality.

Acupuncture and TCM offer a safe and effective holistic health care system. This natural approach can both resolve symptoms and enhance overall health.

By taking the right steps and planting the seeds of health, you are on the road to a healthier you!

What Conditions Does Acupuncture Treat (According to the World Health Organization)?

In an official report, Acupuncture: Review and Analysis of Reports on Controlled Clinical Trials, the WHO has listed the following symptoms, diseases and conditions that have been shown through controlled trials to be treated effectively by Acupuncture:

-         Lower back pain

-         Neck pain

-         Sciatic pain

-         Tennis elbow

-         Knee pain

-         Per-arthritis of the shoulder

-         Sprains

-         Facial pain

-         Headache( frontal, temporal, occipital and vertex headaches)

-         Migraine headache with nausea

-         Dental pain

-         TMJ

-         Rheumatoid arthritis

-         Induction of labor

-         Correction of malposition of foetus( breech presentation)

-         Morning sickness

-         Nausea and vomiting

-         Postoperative pain

-         Stroke( increase the body energy)

-         Essential hypertension

-         Primary hypotension

-         Renal colic

-         Leucopenia

-         Adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy( weak immune, low energy, nausea,…)

-         Allergic rhinitis, including hay fever

-         Biliary colic

-         Depression( including depressive neurosis and depression following stroke)

-         Primary dysmenorrhea

-         Acute epigastralgia

-         Peptic ulcer

-         Acute and chronic gastritis

Clinical effectiveness of Acupuncture therapy at Acupuncture Body-Mind Care Clinic:

-         Constipation, chronic loose stools

-         Haemorrhoids

-         Abdominal bloating after meals

-         Hypochondriac pain (Ribcage on right side)

-         Tight chest, panic attack

-         Anxiety, lower abdominal pressure

-         Foggy brain, hard to concentrate

-         Irritability, Impatience, getting upset easily

-         Stress, tension

-         Smoke quitting(successful cases)

-         Upper, middle and lower back pain, pain comes and goes

-         Menopausal symptoms( mood swings, emotional instability, hot flashes, night sweating, thirst dryness, dry mouth and throat, restless sleep, ringing in ears, feel heat in evening, malar flush

Women’s health issues:

-         Infertility

-         Amenorrhea (no periods)

-         Breast lumps

-         Breast pain

-         Prolonged menstrual cycle, back pain, feeling cold, depression

-         Chronic Fatigue Syndrome( low energy, lack of energy, weak digestive function)

-         Abdominal cramps

-         Dysmenorrhea ( pain during or before periods, stabbing pain 1 or 2 days before menstrual periods

-         Dysuria

-         Endometriosis

-         Fibromyalgia (chronic fatigue, severe pain, muscle pain, anxiety, emotional upset, poor sleep

-         Insomnia

-         PMS

-         Pelvic pain

-         Prolapse( bearing down sensation)

-         UTI

-         Weight control

 

Quit Smoking? Ask us how!                    Relaxation treatment is also available.