- In 2012, about 3.5 million US adults used acupuncture, a 50 percent increase in five years
- Leading medical centers Johns Hopkins, Duke, Cleveland Clinic and those in the military and Veterans Health Administration integrate acupuncture into their care plans
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Acupuncture Pocket Guide
Acupuncture is a practice in which a trained specialist called an acupuncturist stimulates, usually with a needle, a specific point on the skin called acupoints. Acupoints spark the brain and nervous system causing chemicals like endorphins to be released in the body. These chemicals may directly impact how a person experiences pain, and therefore helps the body and its internal organs to reset. The purpose of acupuncture is to rebalance or correct the body’s energy flow, relieve pain and stimulate the body to heal itself. In the last 20 years, patients increasingly seek complementary medicine practices to integrate into their healthcare. Research shows that acupuncture is effective for treating certain conditions including: For the research on acupuncture’s effect on a particular health concern, visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) for an in-depth analysis. Acupuncture is widely considered a safe practice when using sterile, disposable needles. Nevertheless, there is potential risk involved as there is with all medicine practices. Talk to your doctor and acupuncturist about the following: Precautions Side Effects Ask about training and what conditions he/she treats. The following information can help you locate an acupuncturist in your area: American Academy of Medical Acupuncture National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Acufinder Acupuncture Now Foundation The cost of acupuncture treatments will vary based on location, provider, and extent of services needed. Generally, acupuncture treatments range from $65 to $125 per treatment session. Some conditions may be covered or discounted by insurance. Let your medical providers know that you would like to include acupuncture in the tools you are using to improve your health. Integrative health is the pursuit of personal health and wellbeing foremost, while addressing disease as needed, with the support of a health team dedicated to all proven approaches – conventional, complementary and self-care. Photo by Katherine Hanlon on UnsplashFast Facts
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE TREAT?
Are there precautions, side effects or safety concerns I should be aware of before I start acupuncture?
What training/certifications do acupuncturists have?
How can I find an acupuncturist located near me?
310-379-8261
http://www.medicalacupuncture.org/Find-an-Acupuncturist
904-598-1005
http://www.nccaom.org/find-a-practitioner-directory/
877-630-3600
https://www.acufinder.com/
https://acupuncturenowfoundation.org/find-qualified-acupuncturist-usa/How much will an acupuncture session cost?
Talk to your Doctor
What is integrative health?
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