Oriental Medicine recognizes 12 organs; the lungs, large intestine, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, liver, heart, small intestine, urinary bladder, kidney, pericardium, and the overall digestive tract. They produce blood and energy, which are the building blocks of proper body function. Blood flows in the blood vessels throughout the body. Energy flows on specific pathways throughout the body.

Physical, chemical, or emotional stressors can cause the organs to malfunction, blood to stagnate, and energy to stagnate. The function and healing process of vital body parts are affected at this point and although extreme health problems have been observed, it is more often not noticed at all. If the condition is allowed to go untreated, the body will attempt to support the affected area, but as the problem increases, the area starts to degenerate.

The longer the condition is allowed to go untreated, the less chance there is for recovery. What began as a minor problem or discomfort may lead to irreversible damage.

The purpose of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine is to return flow of energy and blood back to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function. This will, in turn, encourage restored function to the affected area and the body will begin to heal itself. If detected early, organ malfunction and blood and/or energy stagnation may respond well to Oriental Medicine with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery.

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F.A.Q.

Q. Do the acupuncture needles hurt?
A. No. Actually, acupuncture needles are fine, hair-like wires. A trained practitioner inserts them painlessly. Generally patients report a slight achy sensation at the point of insertion. In addition, patients experience a feeling of peace and euphoria during treatment.

Q. What can Acupuncture treat?
A. There are many problems that can be treated successfully by Acupuncture. The National Institute of Health and the World Health Organization recognizes numerous conditions in which Acupuncture is effective, such as pain, headache, neurological and respiratory problems, gastro intestinal disorders, women's and men's issues, and fatigue.

Q. Are acupuncturists licensed by the state?
A. Yes. Most states have licenser requirements. In Illinois, an acupuncturist is licensed to treat patients for conditions resulting from illness and disease.

Q. Are herbal formulas safe?
A. Extremely safe when prescribed by a board-certified herbalist. Chinese herbal formulas have been effective in treating a quarter of the world's population for over 5,000 years for common conditions like colds and flu to chronic diseases such as colitis, asthma, and fibromyalgia.

Q. How many treatments will it take?
A. How long you come for treatment is dependent on how long you have had the condition or how severe your condition is. The purpose of a consultation is to evaluate and assess each individual.

Q. How can I improve acupuncture treatment results?
A. It is vital to follow these guidelines:

• Come to your appointments. If you absolutely need to reschedule an appointment, we require 24 hours notice. In order to get full treatment, you must be on time.
• You must stay current on payments.
• Do not submerge in water (e.g. shower, bath, hot tub, etc.) for at least 12 hours After acupuncture.
• Eat something in the three hours before receiving Acupuncture.
• If healing reactions occur while under Acupuncture care or while taking Chinese Herbal Medicine, we highly recommend calling and informing the office of specific body reactions.

Q. Is acupuncture safe?
A. Yes. The sterile, stainless steel needles used at our clinic are of the highest quality. The areas on your body used in treatment will be cleaned in advance with a cotton ball saturated with food-grade ethyl alcohol. You may experience two sensations with acupuncture: the insertion (which may feel like a mosquito bite), and the arrival of energy at the tip of the needle (which may feel achy, distending, warm, electric...each person has a unique experience).

Q. What is the purpose of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine?
A. To return flow of energy and blood back to normal and to reinstate optimal organ function. This will, in turn, encourage restored function to the affected area and the body will begin to heal itself. If detected early, organ malfunction and blood and/or energy stagnation may respond well to Oriental Medicine with an excellent chance for a complete and painless recovery..