Acupuncture Treatments
Acupuncture is a relatively painless, natural technique. It consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of sterile, disposable, small, hair-width needles placed at precise strategic points on the body. While many acupuncture patients are initially wary about their first treatment, they soon discover that the experience is quite pleasurable and pain-free. Acupuncture has been proven to stimulate and release opiate-like hormones and induce a state of relaxation, balance and healing. An increasing number of patients are using Acupuncture Medicine as their primary health care therapy. Acupuncture has become well known as a medical treatment for pain relief and many other conditions. Some of the benefits include immune enhancement, an increase in energy, and an overall feeling of well being. When provided by a highly trained licensed practitioner, like Dr. Marr, acupuncture and herbal medicine are gentle therapies that are free of side-effects.
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Integrative Oncology Tool
Integrative Oncology is the combination of "mainstream" care and evidenced-based complimentary therapies to control cancer-related pain and symptoms [source: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Integrative Medicine]. Complementary therapies, while not given the attention that more traditional cancer therapies may receive, are perhaps equally important while undergoing treatment for certain types of cancer. Patients diagnosed with difficult to treat malignancies will often use these types of therapies in conjunction with traditional treatment options, which include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiology, to form a more comprehensive and effective treatment regimen.Among the most effective alternative therapies utilized by those diagnosed with cancer is acupuncture.
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Commonly Treated Disorders
Already known as an alternative remedy for alleviating backaches and migraines, acupuncture, has found a niche in treating the side effects of cancer treatments, diabetes, eating disorders, infertility, morning sickness associated with pregnancy, skin disorders, emotional disorders like depression and even smoking and alcohol addictions. Relief can further be found for respiratory, circulatory, digestive and gynecological problems.
According to the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, acupuncture may be considered as a complementary therapy for these conditions:
Respiratory Disorders:
- Acute Sinusitis
- Sore Throat
- Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Recurrent Chest Infections
- Common Cold
- Acute Rhinitis
- Bronchial Asthma
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
Stress Anxiety & Upper Back Pain
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Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety and stress are feelings that virtually all of us are familiar with. Whether it be problems at work, financial troubles, relationship difficulties, an illness, or any other situation where we might feel we are outside our comfort zone, stress is a common part of human life. When we are healthy and the stress is short-lived, we are usually able to recover from stressful situations relatively unscathed. However, if stress and anxiety are prolonged and/or coupled with other emotional or physical disruptions, they begin to have serious consequences on our overall well-being.
Acupuncture combats stress by breaking this cycle of imbalance. It does this by freeing up the obstructions in the flow of energy and thereby restoring natural balance to the body. This not only helps to alleviate the physical manifestations of stress, such as pain, digestive disorders, and sleep issues, but it also directly combats stress itself.
From a scientific perspective, acupuncture helps to alleviate stress by causing the body's nervous system to release natural chemicals, such as endorphins, in the brain and body. These chemicals act as pain-killers and relaxants, which have a calming effect on the body. The calming effect of acupuncture decreases heart rate, lowers blood pressure and relaxes the muscles, thus alleviating many of they physical issues associated with stress. Additionally, acupuncture increases blood circulation, which in turn brings more oxygen to the tissues, while cycling out cortisol and other waste chemicals.
Acupuncture for Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common conditions that people seek the help of health care professionals for. In fact, roughly 80% of individuals will suffer from some form of back pain at some point in life. Because of the widespread problem of back pain, countless productive work hours as well as hours that could be spent doing fun physical activity are lost. Conventional treatments include pain killers, steroid injections, and surgery. Although these therapies can be effective for treating back pain, they often produce unwanted side effects or only provide temporary relief of symptoms
Acupuncture is a natural, non-invasive form of therapy that can effectively treat both acute and chronic back pain. In fact, it is one of the most time-tested treatments used for pain known to humankind. Its history dates back thousands of years, and the fact that millions of people still turn to acupuncture to treat their pain conditions is a testament to the effectiveness of this natural and safe form of therapy. Unlike some conventional forms of therapy, acupuncture can treat back pain with little, if any, side effects and no down time. Often, after getting treated with acupuncture, the only side effects that people experience are a sense of deep relaxation and more restful sleep.