Faqs/Links
What should I expect during my first visit?
During your first visit the practitioner will ask a variety of questions about your main complaint as well as questions concerning your diet, sleeping patterns, and lifestyle. As a holistic medicine there is no separation between the mind and the body, therefore everything is taken into consideration before an illness can be diagnosed and treated. It is safe to take medication while being treated with acupuncture but it is important to inform the practitioner what medications you are currently taking.
What does acupuncture feel like?
People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pains as the needles are inserted. While the needles are inserted many people experience a sense of dull, heaviness around the needle. This is called “Da Qi” and is considered positive for the efficacy of treatment. Some people are energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed.
How many treatments will I need?
One of the most unique aspects of acupuncture is that everyone is treated based upon their specific needs which makes it difficult to place a quantifiable number of the amount of treatments necessary without an individual meeting. Usually after the first appointment the practitioner can make a fairly accurate estimate on how long a course of treatment will be. Many issues can be resolved in one or two treatments and others could take up to 5-10 treatments.
Is acupuncture safe?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved acupuncture needles for use by licensed practitioners in 1996. The FDA requires that sterile, nontoxic needles be used and that qualified practitioners label them for single use only.
Relatively few complications from the use of acupuncture have been reported to the FDA in light of the millions of people treated each year and the number of acupuncture needles used. Although uncommon, possible side effects include dizziness and bruising.
Herbs
Are herbs safe? Will they interfere with my medication? Herbal medicine is safe insofar as that the practitioner that is prescribing the herbs is a Board Certified Chinese herbalist who has studied herbs for over four years. Certified herbalists are highly trained in each specific herb and are trained in proper dosage and in with specific contraindications. Herbalists are also well versed in the pharmacological effects of Western medicinals. *Please inform the practitioner of any medication that you are taking, as there are herb/drug interactions in some cases.
Links:
Acupuncture:
www.nccaom.org
www.acupuncture.com
acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz – great information for birthing
www.itmonline.org
www.juniperwellness.com
Herbal and Food Healing:
Birthing Information:
www.choicesinchildbirth.org
www.thebirthsurvey.com
Exercise:
www.nyckettlebells.com
www.mahapranayoga.com
Fertility Information:
www.resolve.org
www.ihr.com/fertility
www.ivfconnections.com
Doula information:
www.dona.org
For Moms:
www.mommypoppins.com
www.Realsavvymoms.com
www.achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com
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