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Capitola Acupuncture of Santa Cruz County and Saratoga Village
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Adam White Serving Aptos, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Saratoga Village, Los Gatos, Capitola, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Brookdale and surrounding areas. |
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476-2022 Call (408) 741-5525 Acupuncture in Santa Cruz County and Saratoga Village An acupuncturist stimulates areas of low electrical resistance, called acupoints, in order to restore harmony and balance to the body. The insertion of hair-thin needles rarely causes discomfort. In fact, many patients fall asleep for the 15 to 60 minute treatment period while others experience deep relaxation. During treatment, the body re-aligns its distribution of bio-electric energy to achieve homeostasis- the natural drive to balance the body's temperature, fluid, and nervous system. An acupuncturist may also stimulate acupoints with heat (moxibustion, infrared), suction (cupping), pressure (acu-pressure), or a gentle electrical current (electroacupuncture). In November of 1997, a National Institutes of Medicine committee of experts reported that acupuncture, based on scientific research, effectively treats the following conditions:
In addition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) of the United Nations, acupuncture is appropriate for a wide range of ailments, click here to view the WHO list of approved treatments. Other related articles: Acupuncture, Is It Just for Pain?
Herbs An acupuncturist uses herbs for a variety of treatment purposes. The active pharmacological ingredients in herbs act on the body to produce a balanced state of health and well-being. Herb teas and pills are gentle by comparison to Western pharmaceutical drugs because the active ingredients in herbs are not extracted and concentrated. Herb teas and pills, therefore, are effective yet have no side effects when prescribed by a licensed acupuncturist. © Adam L. White, L.Ac. 1999 Common Disorders Treated with Acupuncture & Herbs: Chronic and Acute Pain & Numbness Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Allergies, Asthma, Sinus Arthritis Shoulder & Knee Pain Headache / Migraine Nerve Pain / Sciatica & Back Pain Stop Smoking Acne & Skin Disorders Childhood Ear Infections TMJ / Jaw Pain Constipation / Diarrhea Gynecological Disorders / PMS Herpes Simplex II Interrupted Sleep / Insomnia Infertility / Morning Sickness Stress / Depression Urinary Tract Disorders Digestive Disturbances & Nausea Stroke / Paralysis/ Tremors Fatigue / Immune System Deficiency Restless Leg Syndrome Eye Disorders Tennis Elbow Pain & Numbness Common Cold / Febrile Disease Serving Santa Cruz County for over a decade.
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