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Healing is balance
Within the programs of the Center
for Functional Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine form an empiric and comprehensive variety
of evaluation and treatment methods. These methods
have been practiced in Asia for over 3,000 years.
The benefits of keeping balance, preventing diseases,
and improving well being places, Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine as a premier program in any
Functional Medicine Clinic. Acupuncture has been
shown to provide generalized oxygenation, and
increased blood flow to specific areas of treatment,
and this goes beyond the endorphin release that
is often cited. Dr. Fortier-Bensen assisted by
Laurel Colpitts, a licensed Master of Acupuncture
can treat over 43 common ailments such as: Constipation,
IBS, Painful Menstruation, Asthma, Migraines,
tension headaches, low back, neck and shoulder
pain, Dental pain, Depression, Insomnia, Nicotine
Addiction, Post-Operative pain and nausea, and
Infertility.
Dr. Fortier-Bensen has used acupuncture in treatment
of structural or sports medicine problems, and
continues to find ways to improve the repair of
the body using both the acupuncture needle, as
well as herbs. This combination is well observed
and used in Oriental medicine. Herbal remedies
give us the idea that every plant on this earth
small, large, beautiful, or insignificant has
a gift from God somewhere in it. To learn more
about acupuncture research use (http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/),
or call the CFM staff to schedule an appointment
with Dr. Fortier-Bensen and Laurel Colpitts L.
M. Ac. @ 985 626-6174, and 228 897-2337.
Using a combination of gentle Japanese acupuncture
and homeopathy, along with lifestyle change to
relieve pain and create health.
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What
does Acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment
of a wide variety of problems including
but not limited to:
– All kinds of muscular-skeletal pain including
back pain, neck, and shoulder pain, tennis
elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
– Digestive disorders: indigestion, irritable
bowel syndrome, constipation, and diarrhea.
– Respiratory disorders: colds and sore
throats, sinusitis, asthma, and bronchitis.
– Headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia and
autoimmune dysfunction.
– Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems.
– Facial wrinkles and sagging.
Acupuncture is superior
at relieving conditions due to tension and
stress.
Does Acupuncture
hurt?
Acupuncture needles are solid, disposable,
stainless steel needles. They are very thin
(about twice as thick as a human hair) and
have rounded points. Usually insertions
are comfortable. Frequently you dont feel
them at all.
There are non-needle techniques available
for patients who are especially fearful
of needles.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments needed varies from
person to person. It depends mainly upon
the severity of the condition, how long
it has been a problem, and the overall health
of the patient. Chronic conditions usually
require at least 10 treatments and often
several months of treatment. Acute problems
may need only a few treatments. Quarterly
treatments are effective for health maintenance.
What is acupuncture and how does
it work?
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the
body to promote natural healing and improve
functioning. This is accomplished though
the insertion of needles and/or the application
of heat or electricity to specific acupuncture
points.
Classically, acupuncture works by unblocking
the balancing the body's energy pathways.
Like rivers irrigate, these pathways nourish
the tissues and organs. An obstruction,
like a dam, can block up the flow of nourishing
energy to one part of the body and restrict
in other parts. These energy pathways, called
meridians, can be influenced by the insertion
of needles. Needling can remove obstructions
and balance the flows of nourishing energy.
Through acupuncture treatment both the muscular-skeletal
system and the internal organs can be effected.
The scientific explanation is that acupuncture
stimulates the nervous system to release
chemicals which can influence the body's
own internal regulating systems.
The improved energy and chemical balance
stimulate natural healing and both emotional
and physical wellness.
What lifestyle changes may be suggested?
You may be asked to make dietary changes
or make simple additions to your daily routine,
such as drinking more water, in order to
promote health.
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