Q: How does acupuncture work? A: Modern Western medicine cannot explain how acupuncture works. Traditional acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese theories of the flow of Qi (Energy) and Xue (Blood) through distinct meridians or pathways that cover the body somewhat...
Q: Are there different styles of acupuncture? A: Yes, there are. Acupuncture originate in China but has spread to Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Europe, the British Isles, and America. Indifferent countries, different styles have developed based on different opinions as to...
Q: What criteria should one use in choosing an acupuncturist? A: Patients should ask about where the practitioner trained, how long the training was, how long he or she has been in practice, and what experience the practitioner has had in treating the patient’s...
Q: How many treatments will I need? A: That depends on the duration, severity, and nature of your complaint. You may need only a single treatment for an acute condition. A series of five to fifteen treatments may resolve many chronic problems. Some degenerative...
Q: What should I know about the proposed treatments? A: Your practitioner will explain the nature of your problem and what treatment he or she is recommending. Your practitioner will tell you what benefits and risks there are to the proposed treatment, what other...
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