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     Acupuncture is a 3,000 years old healing technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. By inserting ultra fine sterile neddles into the skin at specific anatomic sites, commonly reffered to as acupuncture points or acupoints, the acupuncturist is able to stimulate the body's own self-healing mechanism and improve physiological functions. 

    According to the National Institute of World Health as well as numerous health and medicine journals, acupuncture's safety and efficacy in treating a wide range of conditions makes it the leading and most recognized alternative medicine healing modality. 

   Q: What happens when we are inserting the needles?

  "We are setting the stage for the neuro-endocrine tissue repair and endorphin release, which in itself lowers inflamation and causes tissue to start healing itself. This puts the patient into a para-sympathetic mode, where tisssue replacement increases. There is also an increase in secretion of endorphins, which lower cortisol (aka the stress hormone responsible for the storage of abdominal fat) . The needles will also release local and global anti-inflammatories in your body, such as "Beta Endorphins" which are about 200 times stronger than morphine." ~ Brad Whisnant

   Q: Does acupuncture hurts?

   No, acupuncture is safe, comfortable and relaxing and most people are able to rest (aka sleep) trough the length of their session.  Acupuncture needles are sterile, disposable (one time use) and about as thin as a hair. All acupuncture treatments are performed by licensed acupuncturists. 



Nausicaa De Souza LAc.

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