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Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine




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DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
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Ninety-five percent of the time, patients feel no pain. However, with chronic illnesses and first-time patients, there may be a tingling or heat sensation as stagnated qi is activated and allowed to flow freely.


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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
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The usual treatment is 15 to 40 minutes. However, sometimes it can be longer or shorter depending upon the desired effect.


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HOW DEEPLY ARE NEEDLES INSERTED?
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The depth of insertion can be different depending on the location of the acupoint. Although the average depth is approximately one-half inch, it can be as little as one- tenth of an inch, or up to five inches, depending upon specific location and the individual.


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CAN ITAKE HERBS?
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Although herbal remedies were widely used in the United States less than one hundred years ago, they fell out of use. With all the side effects of pharmaceuticals there is a resurgence of interest in herbs. In these circumstances, many manufacturers and users of herbal remedies are performing their own trial and error experiments. Many cases of misused herbs have been reported, and this has given herbs a bad name. Most doctors do not have any knowledge of herbal medicine and therefore may advise their patients to avoid herbs altogether. It is important to remember that Traditional Oriental Medicine has perfected the use of herbs with thousands of years of use and has a written history of cause and effect. Each dosage amount and exact effect of an herb is carefully calculated. Practitioners of Oriental Herbal Medicine know all contraindications, including compatibility with Western pharmaceuticals, of any herb or herbal formula.


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CAN I TAKE HERBS WHILE PREGNANT?
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Yes, most herbs will have no side effect on pregnant women. In fact many herbs can prevent morning sickness and miscarriage. However, there is a clear list of approximately 20 herbs which are contraindicated during pregnancy. All practitioners of Oriental Herbal Medicine are well aware of these herbs and will not prescribe them during pregnancy.


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IS ACUPUNCTURE COVERED BY INSURANCE?
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Yes, today most insurance plans cover acupuncture and tui na which is a form of physical therapy. However all plans are different and verification of coverage may be confusing. Our office utilizes the resources of a professional biller. As a service to our patients we confirm your coverage for you at no extra cost. Simply call our friendly staff at 310-277-7179.


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ARE THE NEEDLES STERILE?
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Yes, most definitely. All acupuncturists in the state of California use individually packaged disposable needles which are not opened until the time of your treatment. All acupuncturists are nationally certified in clean needle techniques to assure you the comfort of a sterile environment.


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CAN TRADITIONAL ORIENTAL MEDICINE HELP ME?
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Please see the list of commonly treated illnesses. TOM can help people with acute and chronic problems. It can also help people who simply want to maintain peak health and body performance. In order to discover how TOM can help you, simply call (310) 277-7179 today and make an appointment today.







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