James Hanlon Shenque Acupuncture

Patients should seek out licensed acupuncture physicians. This is the professional licensure that requires more than 3000 hours of study and clinical experience, including the integration of herbal pharmacology. In some states there is allowance for certified acupuncturists – these practitioners have taken a 100 or 150 hour course and are piggybacking in on another kind of practitioner license. It’s important to make the distinction between the two trainings in acupuncture, so 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 particular issue.

Yes, such as Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, European, and of course American acupuncture. Like many types of medicine, the varying techniques are developed through empirical research and development, many of which come from modern times. Each patient should seek out the type of acupuncture physician that’s most comfortable for them

There is absolutely no risk of infection. The site of the insertion is cleaned with alcohol, needles are stainless steel, sterilized at the factory with ethylene gas, and are one-time use, throw away medical waste.

That depends upon the body part where the points are selected, the issue being addressed by the acupuncture treatment, the patient’s age, and their fundamental constitution. Most often acupuncture needles are inserted from 1/4 body inch to 1 body inch in depth.

Acupuncture can help with anything really, but more specifically: Respiratory Disorders Flus, colds, coughs, chronic and acute phlegm disorders, immune issues, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, shortness of breath, wheezing, nasal drip, allergies, environmental sensitivities. Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders Dry eyes, tearing, toothaches, gum issues, earaches, tinnitus, infections, immunity, sinus inflammation, sinus congestion, nasal inflammation or dryness, sore throat, loss of voice. Digestive Disorders Digestive tract issues acute or chronic, weak digestion, acid reflux, inflammation of the stomach, duodenal ulcers, inflammation of the colon, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, bacterial dysentery, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, bloating. Muscular System disorders and Nervous System disorders Headache, Insomnia, migraines, facial paralysis or nerve pain, weakness after a stroke, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica, cervical spine pain, thoracic spine pain, low back pain, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, neuropathy, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis. Gynecological Disorders Painful menstruation, amenorrhea, PMS, menopause, andropause, fertility issues, frequent urination, inhibited urination, vaginal discharge, kidney pain or weakness. Depression, Addictions, and Mood Disorders Depression, mania, bipolar disorder, PTSD, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, detox from psychotropic medication, detox from alcohol, drugs, cigarettes. Recuperative Therapy/Sports Therapy Acupuncture can be used to treat many issues: any joint pain, post surgical pain and rehab, hip, knee pain, ankle pain, neck and shoulder tension, upper, mid, and low back pain, sprains and strains, taxation fatigue, as well as maintenance during endurance training.

To begin with, the context of Eastern medicine is a different medical paradigm that western allopathic medicine, and consists of concepts and principles that come from thousands of years of observing nature’s ways. The stimulus acquired by the insertion of the acupuncture needle is akin to a neuro-electrical impulse, and clearly engages the nervous system. The Chinese medical definition of this impulse is a “qi sensation,” and is much broader in context than just a neuro-electrical impulse, and includes the accessing and movement of blood, body fluids, and essence. Therefore the stimulation of this qi sensation by the acupuncture needle activates the inherent healing capacity of the body.

Acupuncture is the insertion of stainless steel needles into the body to stimulate the body’s inherent healing capacity. This form of organic medicine essentially activates the body to heal itself. The acupuncture needles are inserted into very specific locations, called acupuncture points. TheChinese acupuncture have mapped out the points – that are located on specific pathways, or channels over thousands of years of intuitive and clinical trials. Each acupuncture point has particular functional capacities: locally at the site of insertion or along the channel-organ system the point is located on. Therefore a point needled on the hand on the large intestine channel has a healing effect on that part of the hand, a healing effect on the large intestine channel that goes up the arm into the neck and face, and a healing effect in the large intestine organ. Through the use of western medical diagnostics, specifically Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), research has confirmed acupuncture point locations and their connections to various functions in the body.