Acupuncture – a modern way of medication (1)

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Acupuncture a modern way of medication
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Overview

• What is acupuncture ?
• Scope of acupuncture ?
• Where acupuncture is used ?
• How does the treatment work ?
• Will it hurt ?
• Is it covered under insurance.
• Where to get medicated ?

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What is acupuncture ?

• Acupuncture originated in ancient china and is
  considered as one of the most ancient form of
  medication.
• Painless needles are inserted at specific points
  this is the art of acupuncture.
• It is a method of natural healing promoted by
  body itself.
• According to Chinese scripts, it is believed that
  energy in the body run in patterned channels,
  just like blood flows and sometimes the energy
  gets blocked at certain points.
• Chinese believed that if there is any obstruction
  caused in the energy at specific points it can
  unblock the energy and start flowing again.

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Scope of acupuncture ?

• Acupuncture has wide scope if you are under a
  experienced practitioner.
• Normally it is used for pain management but if
  used wisely it has many benefits such as
  maintaining well being, treatment of medical
  ailing's. and more
• It also helps in treating depression and stress
  which is one of the most common issues and
  causing disruptions in normal living.

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What acupuncture is used for?
Back Neck Pain Injuries Repetitive Strain,
Wrist Elbow Pain Stress, Depression, Anxiety,
Mood Disorders Menopause, PMS, Menstrual
Disorders Pregnancy, Miscarriage
Prevention Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Low
Energy Headaches, Migraines, Dizziness
Digestive Problems, Irritable Bowel Colds/Flus,
Asthma, Allergies Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid
Arthritis Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain
Weakness Drug Alcohol Dependency, Stop
Smoking Sleep Disorders HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis,
Herpes Zoster Pediatrics
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How does the treatment work?

• Evaluation of health of a patient by
  questionnaire about health history
• Pulse Checking to judge the condition.
• Tongue examining observing color and texture
  which tells a lot about your medical condition.
• Disposable needles thin hair type used for
  insertion.
• Needles are left in the body for 20- 30 minutes.
• This method allows the patient experience deep
  relaxation.
• Herbal supplements may be used if required.

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Will it hurt ? ?
A BIG
NO
It is actually a very gentle procedure ,
insertion of needles does give sensation of
insertion but not pain and sensation is necessary
to achieve the goal.
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Is it covered under insurance
To know more about if the therapy is covered
under insurance, we can do that to check, just to
make you know Flex-spending and health-savings
accounts reimburse acupuncture costs.
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