Eastern Light Acupuncture

Treatments

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Acupuncture

During acupuncture, the acupuncturist inserts very fine needles into specific points on the body, along energy channels, adjusting and balancing the flow of Qi (energy).

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Chinese Herbs

Chinese Herbal Therapy is one of the major branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The vast amount of Chinese herbal knowledge available today has accumulated in writing for thousands of years. The herbal formulas are prepared mostly from plant leaves, stalks, roots, flowers, seeds or vegetables. This kind of therapy has been used extensively in almost every hospital for all kinds of diseases, and has played a major role in traditional medicine healthcare in China and other Asian countries. Today, herbalists often adjust traditional formulas, based on modern researches and experiences as well as on individual differences. Traditionally, herbal preparations is in the form of tea decoction. Nowadays, the common convenient and effective herbal products are highly concentrated granules in powders, capsules or pills.

 

We carry many of the classical formulas which have been commonly used in China for thousands of years, including formulas for allergies, sinusitis, asthma, menstrual disorders, menopause, fibroids, infertility, headache, Menier's Disease, ostearthritis, UTI, candida, eczema, psoriasis, digestive disorders, weight control, fatigue, anxiety, hypertension, etc.

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Cupping

Cupping is a method of treating disease by causing local congestion. A partial vacuum is created in glass jars, usually by means of heat, which are then applied to the skin. This draws up the underlying tissues and forms blood stasis. It is used to treat pain conditions, common cold, muscle tension, cough, etc. It can be combined with acupuncture.

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Electro-acupuncture

Electro-acupuncture is a therapy which combines needling and electrical stimulation by sending a small amount of electric current to the needle after it has been inserted and Qi sensation has been obtained. Electro-acupuncture provides stronger stimulation than regular acupuncture. It is specially recommended for pain syndromes and paralysis.

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Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular Acupuncture treats and prevents diseases by stimulating certain points on the ear with needles, magnets, and etc. It can be used in treating many internal diseases, including pain syndromes, smoking cessation, weight control, stress, insomnia, hypertension, etc.

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Infared Lamp

An infrared lamp applies heat radiation directly to the acupoints or tender points on the affected areas, usually combining with acupuncture. It can effectively relieve arthritic pain, heal trauma, and enhance energy.