If you’re unfamiliar with acupuncture, here’s the shortest explanation: It’s a form of alternative medicine in which acupuncturists stick needles into your body to enhance nature’s process of self-healing by stimulating specific areas of your anatomy.
The Principles of Eastern Medicine
Throughout the years, Eastern Physicians continually work to perfect the technique. Eastern medicine identifies the human body as a singular system, which consists of twelve main meridians comprised of energy “Qi”. In a healthy body system these meridians are balanced and energy flows appropriately within them. Alternatively, when there is a disruption in the system the energy that once flowed freely and balanced is interrupted, causing various issues such as mental health disorders, illnesses, dis-ease and trauma responses
Health Conditions Treated by Acupuncture
Acupuncture successfully treats a variety of health conditions. This includes chronic stress, anxiety, depressions, and other mental and emotional disturbances.
A specific method of acupuncture that is utilized by experts to treat the above conditions is called the NADA protocol. Nada stands for The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
The NADA protocol is a holistic treatment that involves the placement of up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. After extensive consultation, the physician determines if NADA is an appropriate course of treatment.
There is extensive research that indicates that auricular acupuncture (ear acupuncture) including the NADA protocol is effective for the following conditions:
- Smoking cessation
- Weight loss
- PTSD
- Generalized anxiety and stress
Benefits include but are not limited to, increased calmness, the treatment of anxiety and depression, and the reduction of food, and alcohol cravings.
Our Approach at Osteopathic Health Center (OHC)
At Osteopathic Health Center (OHC), we strongly value serving our patients from a holistic perspective. This includes harmonizing the mental/emotional state, as well as the one’s physiology.
Acupuncture is widely recognized by the World Health Organization and continues to be a popular form of healthcare globally.
Our skilled Acupuncturist is available
