What is acupuncture?
What
is Five Element acupuncture?
What does it feel like?
How often will I need treatment?
What will happen on my first
visit?
Should my doctor know?
How much does it cost?
How do I book an appointment?
What conditions does acupuncture treat?
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FAQs about acupuncture
and moxibustion
What will happen on my first visit?
Your first consultation may be longer than
subsequent sessions. The acupuncturist needs to assess
your general state of health in order to identify the
underlying pattern of disharmony. You will be asked
about your current symptoms and what treatment you have
received so far, your medical history and that of your
close family, your diet, digestive system, sleeping
patterns and emotional state. To discover how the energies
are flowing in your body, the acupuncturist will feel
your pulses on both wrists, noting their quality, rhythm
and strength. The structure, color and coating of your
tongue also give a good guide to your physical health.
Once enough information has been gathered to determine
the likely causes of your problems, the practitioner
can select the most appropriate treatment.
There are around 500 recognized acupuncture points on the body, of which about 100
are most commonly used. Stimulation of specific areas affects the functioning of
certain organs in the body. However, those areas may not be close to the part of
the body where the problem is experienced. For example, although you may suffer from
headaches, needles may be inserted in your foot or hand.
The acupuncturist may supplement the needle treatment with moxa, a smoldering herb
used to warm acupuncture points to encourage the body’s qi to flow smoothly. |
