Dao Acupuncture Clinic

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ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is a complex branch of ancient Chinese medicine, but its practical principals and methods are easily understood....

14 major energy channels called meridians run through the body
A subtle energy called Qi (pronounced chee) circulates via the meridians to all of the body even the most remote cells
Qi is the vital force, and though Qi is invisible, its presence becomes apparent in the workings of the bodily organs and systems which require a lot of energy
Any blockage, or misdirection of the flow, or balance of Qi may result in pain, dysfunction and ill health.
Acupuncturists can stimulate acupoints to help restore the balance of Qi. This sets the stage for the body to repair itself and maintain its own health

Pain and ill health result when the flow of Qi through the body is disrupted or blocked by many things including disease, pathogens, trauma/injuries and side effects to medication, as well as lifestyle factors such as overwork, poor diet, emotions, lack of rest and stress.

The aim is not only to eliminate or alleviate symptoms but more importantly to treat the underlying cause, increase the ability to function and improve the quality of life.

Herbal Therapy - In the course of your treatment Chinese herbal remedies may be prescribed. They can be dispensed as raw herbs or in pills, capsules, granules, or tinctures which make them easier to ingest. Most herb formulas can treat a wide variety of symptoms while stimulating the ody's natural healing process.

TREATMENT PRECAUTIONS:

It's NOT recommended to have an acupuncture treatment if you are hungry or extremely tired.
Some bruising may occur. If you have a blood disorder or are on blood thinning medications, you should let your acupuncturists know before treatment.
If you are pregnant or have a pacemaker tell the acupuncturist so that the appropriate herbs and acupoints will be chosen.

Meridians & AcuPoints

Meridians

There are 14 major channels throughout the body 12 of which are duplicated on the left and right sides of the body. The 2 other major channels are located in the center of the body, one in the front, the other in the back. Acupuncturists call theses Meridians.

Meridians form a highly-complex invisible network transporting and directing Qi ( the vital energy source) to every part of the body including head, arms, legs, torso, organs and systems

AcuPoints

With acupuncture needles or other means, the acupuncturist stimulates certain points, called Acupoints, along the course of the meridians. The stimulation helps restore the normal balance and flow of Qi so organs and bodily systems can work together in harmony as intended

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government and state approved

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH

The National Institute of Health had a panel of physicians and scientists review the history, licensing, practice and current status of clinical research on the effectiveness of acupuncture. The first formal endorsement of acupuncture by the NIH stated:

"There is sufficient evidence of acupuncture's value to expand its use into conventional medicine and to encourage further studies of its physiology and clinical value."

They determined there is clear evidence that needle acupuncture is effective for post-operative, chemotherapy, and pregnancy related nausea and vomiting. Other conditions where evidence was good include: post-operative pain, lower back pain, addiction, stroke, carpal tunnel, osteoarthritis, headache, tennis elbow, menstrual cramps, fibromyalgia and asthma.

The panel also noted that the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION has identified more than 40 conditions that acupuncture can be helpful. They found that one of the advantages is that the adverse effects is substantially lower than many drugs or other medical procedures used for these same conditions.

CALIFORNIA ACUPUNCTURE BOARD

The California Acupuncture Board issues licenses and regulates the profession, which identifies acupuncture as a primary health care profession. The main responsibility of the Acupuncture Board is to protect consumers from incompetent, unprofessional and fraudulent practitioners. The Board strives to promote safe practice through the improvement of educational training standards.

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LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST IN CALIFORNIA

California has led the nation in the field of acupuncture, being the first to license practitioners as primary health care professionals in 1979. In order to get a license a student must attend a California Acupuncture Board approved school to receive theoretical and clinical training so they can graduate with a master's degree. Upon graduation, the qualifying candidates have to pass a comprehensive state licensing exam. A valid license issued by the Board must be posted in a conspicuous place in the office where they practice.