Acupuncture therapy has been used for thousands of years in China. Acupuncture is the treatment of choice for one-fourth of the worldÛªs population! The needles are FDA approved, individually packaged, pre-sterilized and disposed after a single use. After the first treatment has been administered, depending on the aliment being treated, many experiences may occur. Immediate, total or partial relief from pain or other symptoms may be experienced. Some patients experience a sudden burst of energy while others may feel relaxed. Many people experience a calming satisfaction. Small, localized bruises from minor bleeding under the skin are infrequent, but do occur. These are no cause for alarm, and despite the cosmetic inconvenience, they actually provide a kind of bonus treatment. The reabsorption of the blood continues the stimulation of the acupuncture point even without the needle in place.
Traditional Oriental Medicine is a comprehensive health care system with a continuous clinical history of more than 3,000 years. TOM, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is composed of support systems that help the body’s vital energy (Qi) flow properly. TOM/TCM is based on the understanding that the body is composed of two basic kinds of energy: electrical and chemical.
These two forms of energy can be assisted through acupuncture (electrical energy field) and medicinal herbal teas (chemical energy field). Acupuncture and medicinal herbs work together with the body’s own natural healing mechanisms to restore and maintain good health.