Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese art of medicine with a history of more than 3000 years. It was developed based on a theory of energy flow. There is delicate interplay of rhythmic energy flows in human bodies and when one of these flows is interrupted, disease may occur. By restoring the disordered energy flow, acupuncture enables cure of diseases.

The treatment is accomplished by stimulating the appropriate reflex points with a disposable, sterilized fine needles with minimal to no pain. The procedure is extremely safe.

Chinese herbs, combined with acupuncture, have been prescribed for past thousands of years. Herbs in right formula, by restoring the disturbed milieu and imbalanced Yin - Yang, can cure diseases. Herbs are especially effective in treating chronic and stubborn diseases.

Chinese herbs consisting of preparation from plants, animals and minerals, are known to be very safe treatment. In this clinic, a variety of preparation of herbs including loose herbs (herbal tea), tablets or capsules are available to meet patient's need.

A disposable sterilized fine needle is carefully inserted into a reflex point of skin specially chosen for each disease and individualized patient. A slight pinch is usually sensed at the time of insertion.

The needle remains in place (points) for about 20 minutes during which time patients are very relaxed and comfortable. Conventional acupuncture can sometime be even more effective if combined with following treatments, all of which are available in this clinic.

• Electro-Acupuncture
  
• Tui-Na
  
• Acu-pressure
  
• Herbs (tea, tablets or capsule)
  
• Moxibustion
  
• Cupping

The World Health Organization has cited over hundreds of different disorders, which can be effectively treated by acupuncture. Among them, the disorders treated most successfully with acupuncture and herbs are:

Asthma Allergies Anxiety Arthritis Back pain Bronchitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Constipation/ Diarrhea Depression Dizziness Epilepsy Face lift Facial palsy Fatigue Fibromyalgia Frozen shoulder/pain Gastrointestinal disorders Gynecological disorders Headache/migraine Hepatitis B/C

Immune system deficiency Infertility Insomnia Knee pain Menopause discomfort Myofascial pain syndrome Neck pain/stiff-neck Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) Smoking cessation Sciatica Sinusitis / Rhinitis Sports injury Stress/tension Stroke paralysis/numbness Tendinitis Tennis elbow TMJ Trigeminal neuralgia Whiplash