Hello
Julie Chen Nelson, L. Ac
- 30 years experience of acupuncture & herb
- Studied, trained, practiced and taught Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Shanxi Medical University, China
- Attending physician in China
- Practiced and taught acupuncture and herb in California for 20+ years
Acupuncture in San Clemente
Acupuncture Q&A
Acupuncture Questions and Answers
1. How old is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is about 3,000-5,000 years old, and it is time approved nature medicine.
Ancient Chinese discovered the 14 meridians with about 400 points on the human body. The meridians cover the whole body like web and also each meridian connects into the internal organ. With thousands of years experience, Chinese Medicine successfully treat many common and difficult diseases and conditions.
2. Is Acupuncture painful?
Not really. Acupuncture Needles are very tiny, thin like hair, totally different from injection needles.
3. What can Acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can help all kinds of conditions and diseases. More information please check here.
4. How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating nerve system, strength immune system, improving blood flow, balance internal systems. and treat the roots of the problems. Traditional Chinese Medicine think acupuncture can open up the Meridians where the Qi(energy) and blood flow and balance Yin-Yang and internal functions.
5. How many visit do I need?
It depends on how long you have the problems and how severe your problems are. If you have chronic conditions or multiple diseases, you probably need intense treatments first for a while , and follow by maintain treatment, which depends on your treatment plan.
6. What is Chinese Herbal medicine different from other herbs?
Chinese Herbal Medicine is fully developed effective formula (multiple herbs) tested by billions of people and thousands years. A lots of classic formula from thousands years ago are still been using today worldwide. You must consult with the practitioners first to take herbs.
7. Is Children can have Acupuncture?
Yes. Children have extremely good results with acupuncture from a cold, runny nose to allergies, asthma , indigestion, ADHD , autism.
8. Do you use disposable needles?
yes!
Acupuncture treatment at San Clemente by Julie
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What is acupuncture?
What can Acupuncture treat?
What can Acupuncture treat?
What is Acupuncture
by Julie Chen Nelson, L.Ac.
Acupuncture is the oldest nature medicine in the world and it still is been using widely all over the world today. Acupuncture may go back to 3,000 to 5,000 years ago in China.
Ancient doctors use the needles to insert the point on the skin to stop the pain , or treat internal problem, same time they discovered the Meridians, or channels displayed on the human body, which are the pass way of the Chi or Qi, the vital energy and blood flow there.
They discovered 14 major meridians and about 400 points on the human body Just like the river on the earth. Each meridian connect points to the internal organ.
Acupuncture not only treat local problem with near point, also treat the problem with remote point , or treat internal problem with local or remote point on the meridian. For example The points on the liver meridian can treat liver problem and the points may located on the leg or abdomen.
Acupuncture is very popular in the modern world because it is very effective, natural!
Many acute on chronic patients experienced immediate and long lasting results by treating with Acupuncture, many patients think acupuncture treatment is Mericle!
Why acupuncture have a such good results?
At the recent year, many scientists and researchers studied acupuncture in many major medical University all over the world. The many studies show acupuncture treatment can stimulate the brain to release endorphins and neurotransmitters, balance the blood pressure and bloods sugar, strength the immune system.
Traditional Chinese Medicine theories:
It has 14 channels or meridians like a web spread over the human body.
Each Channel or meridian connect the internal organ and named after them, for example, lung meridian, stomach meridian.
Each meridian has numbers of acupuncture points, about 400 points on a human body.
Qi ( or Chi, the vital energy) and blood flow inside of the channel or meridian.
Acupuncture can improve the Qi and blood flow, unblock the qi and blood stagnations, balance the yin and yang, and enhance the function of the internal organs.
What can Acupuncture treat?
What can Acupuncture treat?
What can Acupuncture treat?
FAST PAIN RELIEF
- headache
- migraine
- TMJ
- fibromyalgia
- arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- joint pain and swell
- muscle cramp and stiff
- injuries-auto, sports,work
- spors injuries
- sprain
- strains
- tendinitis
- bursitis
- neck pain and stiff
- whiplash
- back pain, backache
- disc hernia
- lower back pain
- hip pain
- sciatica
- leg pain, cramps, tingling, numbness
- knee pain
- shoulder pain
- frozen shoulder
- tennis elbow
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- trigger finger
- foot pain
- foot numbness
- osteoporosis
- shingles
- bell's palsy
NERVOUS SYSTEM
- post stroke
- Parkinson's
- trimmer
- neuropathy
- neuralgia
- numbness
- shingles
- Bell's palsy
- balance
ENDOCRINE AND METABOLISM
- hyperthyroidism
- hypothyroidism
- thyroid problems
- diabetes
- obesity
INTERNAL MEDICINE
- bronchitis
- chronic cough
- pneumonia
- irregular heart beat
- heart problems
- high blood pressure
- low blood pressure
- acid reflex
- indigestion
- nausea, vomiting
- stomach problems
- stomach ulcers
- gas
- IBS( irritable bowel syndrome)
- diarrhea
- constipation
- colitis
- hemorrhoids
- high cholesterol
- fatty liver
- liver problems
- rheumatism
IMMUNE SYSTEM
- allergies
- asthma
- lupus
- M.S.
- rheumatoid arthritis
- immune deficiency
- Raynaud's syndrome
- chronic infection
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
- herpes
- hepatitis
- shingles
- bronchitis
- urinary tract infection
- ear infection
- sinus infection
- chronic infection
MENTAL & ADDICTION
- stress
- anxiety
- depression
- panic attack
- anger
- fear
- mood swings
- bi-polar
- insomnia
- detox for chemical dependency
- addictions
- cravings
- chronic fatigue
- ADHD
BLOOD CIRCULATION
- cold feet
- cold hands
- leg cramps
- Raynaud's syndrome
- dark spots on the skin
FEMALE & MALE
- infertility
- PMS- premenstrual syndrome
- menstrual cramp
- irregular menstruation period
- menopause syndrome, hot flash, night sweat
- ovarian cyst
- endometriosis
- enlarged prostate
- prostate problems
- low spermcounts and motility
CHILDREN
- asthma
- allergies
- cough, acute and chronic
- strap throat
- acute and chronic tonsillitis
- sinus problems
- indigestion
- autism
- ADHD, ADD
FACIAL REJUVENATION
- face lift
- neck lift
- saggy skin
- wrinkles
- poor complexion
- acne
- redness