There are twelve pulse positions on each wrist that your acupuncturist will palpate. Each position corresponds to a specific meridian and organ. Your acupuncturist will be looking for twenty-seven individual qualities that reflect overall health. If there are any problems, they may appear in the pulse.
What will my acupuncturist do?
During the initial exam a full health history will be taken. Questions will be asked regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle. Your acupuncturist also may check pulses and your tongue and may conduct a physical exam. This information is then organized to create a complete, accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced. After the interview process, you may receive an acupuncture treatment. Visits with your acupuncturist may last from thirty to ninety minutes.
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy.
An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body’s Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health. It also can improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
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Are you suffering from Seasonal Allergies?
Here on the Palouse, the Spring and Summer months can be brutal for allergy sufferers. Itchy, watery eyes, runny nose, sinus pain and pressure, headaches, sneezing, coughing, post nasal drip, fatigue – Sound familiar? These are all common symptoms of environmental allergies.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine may be the answer to your summer sniffles!
In Chinese medicine, these allergy symptoms are the manifestation of an invasion of wind in the body. To release this pathogenic wind, certain points on the body are needled and the immune system is tonified. In many cases the allergic reaction is lessened or even resolved with acupuncture. The stubborn allergy symptoms can be treated with Chinese herbs. With consistent treatments and the use of Chinese herbs, the effects are lasting. Many patients report that not only are their symptoms more manageable, but the following year, their allergies aren’t as severe or as bothersome. So what are you waiting for? Come in and see what Chinese medicine can do for you!
For questions regarding Chinese medicine and your allergies, E-mail Cass at palouseacupuncture@gmail.com.
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New Hours!
Palouse Acupuncture, LLC has new hours of operation starting in June, 2011.
New Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 9:00am – 4:15pm
See you there!
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