During your first treatment, you will receive a thorough consultation and acupuncture treatment. This initial consultation is essential for creating a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and concerns. The consultation will include a complete review of your health history, a discussion of your current health concerns, and a detailed explanation of how acupuncture can help you. After the consultation, I will perform a brief physical examination and then proceed with the acupuncture treatment.
A discussion of your current health concerns
A complete review of your health history
A brief physical examination
A personalized acupuncture treatment
Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. You should also avoid consuming alcohol or caffeine for a few hours before your treatment.
It’s best to eat a light meal or snack before your treatment. Avoid coming on an empty stomach or after a heavy meal.
Most patients feel deeply relaxed and peaceful after their first treatment. It’s best to avoid strenuous exercise or heavy meals for the rest of the day.
Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol or caffeine for the rest of the day. This will help the effects of the treatment last longer.
Most people experience a deep sense of relaxation and well-being after their first acupuncture treatment. It’s normal to feel tired, so try to rest and relax for the rest of the day if possible.
Research from Harvard has shown that Acupuncture performed correctly can help calm the cytokine storm that drives severe inflammation by activating the vagal-adrenal axis — a pathway that signals the adrenal glands to release dopamine.
Studies show that Acupuncture helps to increase blood circulation. The use of acupuncture needles stimulates nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide (NO) is a key regulator of localized blood circulation and the increase in NO leads to greater blood flow and circulation to the tissues which helps support the healing process.
Acupuncture has been demonstrated to boost endogenous opiates(the amazing stuff your body already makes), such as dynorphin (critical role in modulating mood and emotional behaviors), endorphins (those feel good chemicals), and enkephalin (it reduces inflammation) relieving pain and enhancing the healing process.
In Chinese medical theory, acupuncture works by balancing the body’s Qi. Qi can be described as a form of bioenergy that runs along meridians. If Qi gets blocked, it shows up as an imbalance or illness. Chinese medical theory allows us to diagnose the imbalance and correct it.
In Western medical theory, acupuncture appears to work by lowering inflammation, decrease pain sensitivity, improve circulation, and help the body heal naturally. It also stimulates the body to release natural biomolecules such as neurotransmitters, vasodilators, and hormones. The exact mechanisms which bring this about are unknown, but the effects are measurable.
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