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Acute Acupuncture: Herbs


Herbs are the pharmaceutical aspect of traditional Chinese medicine and are a fundamental aspect of treatments, much like prescriptions you receive from your doctor or general practitioner for any health-related issues. 

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Herbs that are prescribed to patients are herbal formulas that come in little black capsules or are in granulated form. Herbs are a great treatment on their own but are best when used in conjunction with Acupuncture, Tuina, cupping, moxibustion, and Auriculotherapy. 

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Black capsule formulas
Patients who opt to receive the black capsule formulas will need to take their prescription three times a day with a glass of water half an hour before eating or will need to wait one hour after eating before consuming their herbs for the best results. Otherwise, herbs are to be taken as directed by your traditional Chinese medicine physician.

 

Granulated formulas
Patients who opt to take granulated formulas will need to take their formulas like making tea. They will need to place hot water with spoonfuls of granulated formulas and then they will need to drink the tea three times a day half an hour before eating or will need to wait one hour after eating before consuming their herbs for best results.  Otherwise, herbs are to be taken as directed by your traditional Chinese medicine physician.

The best, and most important aspect about taking herbs is you can receive a daily treatment that helps to support and facilitate your practitioner to assist your treatments, and is also a great way to help reduce the frequency of treatments by working with the root of the problem.

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If you have any more questions or concerns check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), as we find these answer most people's questions.

Ear acupuncture where the external surface of the ear is stimulated with a maximum of 5 Acupuncture needles or ear seeds in each ear
Heat therapy that use smokeless MOXA (moxibustion) or the use of an infrared heat lamp, to bring warmth or heat to the acupuncture point or body area

Your treatment doesn’t end when you walk out the door and recovery and aftercare are essential aspects of your treatment and recovery

Restoring the body’s natural balance through the insertion of very delicate needles into strategic points located on and around the body

Medical Massage techniques using stretches, pressure points, and joint rotations, which may be beneficial in the management of any pain or ailments
Cupping involves the use of small glass cups and the use of a heat sourceis similar to a deep tissue massage
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