Acupuncture
Acupuncture is an ancient form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that dates back over 5,000 years. It is based on the theory that energy (QI) moves through the body using specific pathways (meridians). An imbalance in the flow Qi or energy moving through the meridians may cause a physiological effect in the body over time. Stress, poor eating habits, lack of sleep, hormonal imbalances, and strenuous activity may cause the body to become symptomatic. Symptoms such as, pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, insomnia, food cravings, irritability, brain fog, indigestion, and heart palpitations may occur if harmony is not restored to the Qi flow of the internal body.
Treatment:
Acupuncture Physicians use sterile, thin, single use, disposable needles to activate specific points on the body to stimulate a healing function. A slight pinch, tingling, or burning sensation may occur at the site of the needle insertion for a brief moment. A typical acupuncture treatment may last 20-30 minutes. This time allows the body to relax and make internal changes. Acupuncture causes the brain to release endorphins a natural opiate-like effect may occur. The analgesic like effect is very helpful in the treatment of pain. Also, a feeling of euphoria may occur after an acupuncture treatment due to the release of endorphins.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture to be effective for more than 35 common illnesses.
Allergies, sinusitis, abdominal pain, heart burn, constipation, IBS like symptoms, painful periods, PMS, low back pain, muscle, tendon, joint pain, headaches, migraines, sciatica, nerve injuries, and chronic pain.
Auricular Acupuncture
According to one of the classical text of Chinese medicine, the ear “is the place where all the channels meet.” However ear acupuncture has become popular by both eastern and western medical practitioners only recently. The ear is considered to be a micro-system of the entire body. When specific points along the ear are stimulated with either small acupuncture needles or ear seeds an electrical impulse is sent to the brain sending messages throughout the body. Auricular acupuncture is thought to be effective in treating the following:
- Addiction
- Anxiety & depression
- Insomnia
- Weight loss
- Back pain
- Sciatica
Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe natural method that may enhance the way you look and feel. The facial rejuvenation process treats the whole body a deep healing method that will promote a more youth and healthy appearance. Mengs Acupuncture Center offers and exclusive skin care treatment in addition to a unique custom herbal formula.
- Decrease the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles
- Increase blood circulation
- Increase collagen production
- Improve muscle tone
Pain Relief Acupuncture
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment of acute and chronic pain. Acupuncture is a safe and natural method of pain management that has no harmful side effects. Pain medication can further damage the internal functions of the body. Acupuncture addresses the root of the problem by opening the meridians or energy pathways that have been blocked by trauma, stress, disease, poor diet, and life style choices.
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Herniated disk
- Knee pain
- Headaches
- Nerve pain or damage
Scalp Acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture is a modern acupuncture method in which needles are inserted into the scalp. The idea is that the scalp is a micro system of the whole body, therefore it can treat many of the same disorders as traditional acupuncture, this method is mostly based on functional neuroanatomy therefore it is also incredibly effective in treating stroke patients and those with chronic muscle spasm among other conditions such as:
- Bells palsy
- Spinal injury
- Neurological disorders
- Spinal injury
Weight Loss Acupuncture
Stress, poor digestion, chronic pain, and hormone issues may contribute to an unhealthy body weight. Meng’s weight loss protocol will help improve your quality of life by, reducing food cravings, increasing your energy, improve your sleep, and balance hormones.
- Less Stress
- More energy
- Promote good digestion
- Reduce food cravings
- Improve sleep
- Balance hormones
- Increase skin elasticity
Whole Body Acupuncture
Dr. Mengs signature acupuncture treatment is a dynamic approach that uses a combination of acupuncture points to rebuild the body by focusing on the root of the problem. By addressing the needs of the whole body and removing blocks in the body’s channels of energy (meridians) health and vitality is returned to the body quickly.
- Pain relief
- Indigestion
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Insomnia