Acupuncture
is just one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine has a rich 3000 year history. Despite
its ancient origin, the medicine is still applicable to today's health concerns. The World Health Organization recognizes
Acupuncture as an effective treatment for over forty different diseases and disorders.
Chinese Medicine
states that a network of vital life force energy or Qi circulates through meridians in the body. When qi becomes
deficient, excess, or stagnant, illness results. Acupuncture uses the insertion of fine, disposable needles into specific
points on the body in order to adjust the flow of Qi, or energy. Once the Qi is flowing smoothly, dramatic changes in
health can be observed.
Each patient is evaluated for their individual Qi characterisitics to determine
their customized treatment plan. At Red Phoenix Acupuncture, there are two styles of acupuncture used in treatments:
Chinese and Japanese.
CHINESE: This style works well for acute disorders,
pain, and
internal disorders. Chinese style acupuncture typically uses more
needles with stronger stimulation.
JAPANESE: This style works well for children, needle
sensitive patients,
and patients
with emotonal disorders. Japanese style acupuncture uses
smaller needles, shallow insertion, and less stimulation.
Acupuncture is
a safe, effective form of treatment for many disorders and diseases. Everyone from babies to senior citizens, including
pregnant women can benefit from acupuncture treatments. Acupuncture also works well with other healing modalities,
such as Western medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, and massage.
Chinese Herbs
Chinese Herbs are an integral part of a Traditional Chinese Medicine
treatment. In fact, in China, herbal treaments are more common than Acupuncture. Chinese herbs are an effective
method of continuing the positive results of the acupuncture treatments in between visits.
At Red Phoenix
Acupuncture, herbs are dispensed in either a pill form called patents and a powdered form called granulars. Patents
are cost effective and easy to take. Granulars are stronger than patents and can be customized to the individual's diagnosis.
Granular herbs are mixed with warm water and then taken like a tea.
Red Phoenix Acupuncture only uses herb
suppliers that meet all United States government regulations. These herb suppliers tests all herbs and herbal formulas
to ensure they are free of contaminants, pesticide residue, and heavy metals.
Chinese herbs are a safe,
effective method of treating a wide array of health conditions and diseases. Combining Chinese herbs with acupuncture
treatments often produces quicker, more dramatic results than acupuncture alone.
