Sunday, December 2, 2007

Acupuncture and You in the New Year

Still searching for that perfect New Years Resolution? This year, why not make a promise to achieve better health and wellness. The Northeast Center for Holistic Medicine is happy to announce the addition of acupuncture and Chinese medicine services to its clinic.

Beginning in January, Alyson Adams, licensed Acupuncturist and board certified Chinese Herbalist will be joining the clinic’s team. If you have unresolved health problems, consider acupuncture. Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest systems of medicine and has been practiced for nearly 3,000 years. This medicine has proved itself to be a useful modality to treat numerous conditions including chronic and acute pain, stress reduction, enhanced immunity and countless others. It’s now your turn to experience the benefits of one of the fastest growing health care methods in America.

Acupuncture and herbs work particularly well for many conditions that are aggravated by stress or low energy. You’re a great candidate for acupuncture if you suffer from difficult health concerns such as:

• Back pain and neck pain
• Migraines
• Menstrual problems
• Allergies and asthma
• Digestive problems
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Panic attacks
• Chronic fatigue

The goal of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine is to restore balance and wellness in the body by treating the root cause of disease. The Chinese Medical model believes that there is a basic life energy, called “Qi” that flows through the body in certain channels or meridians. When Qi becomes blocked or disturbed due to certain stressors, body functions do not work properly. Acupuncture needles are inserted into certain points to help restore a normal balance and flow of energy in the body. This sets the stage for the body to repair itself and maintain its own health.

Alyson is very excited to be able to offer her services to the people of southern New Hampshire. She is a recent Masters graduate from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon. OCOM is one of the most highly regarded schools of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the country.

What can I expect from my acupuncture treatment?
Acupuncture uses hair thin, sterile, one-time use disposable needles to stimulate points on the body that balance the flow of Qi in the body. The procedure is virtually painless, and most patients report a deep sense of relaxation with their treatments. The number of treatments a person needs varies according to the severity and the type of their condition. Acupuncture has a cumulative effect, so each treatment will build upon the other.

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