Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a safe and effective way to treat conditions within the whole family, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Chinese medicine views the body as a systematic whole that works to maintain a harmonious balance. When symptoms arise, it is our body’s way of communicating to us that something is out of harmony. Acupuncture utilizes the body’s own energy to correct internal imbalances. Acupuncture helps bring the body back to a homeostatic state by regulating the nervous system and strengthening normal bodily functions. When tiny needles are inserted in specific points on the body, signals are sent to the brain, which induce a calming effect on the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is often in overdrive when we are stressed, depleted or sick. This is also known as “fight or flight”. By calming down the sympathetic nervous system, the body is able to “rest and digest”, thus increasing activity in the parasympathetic nervous system. The ability to rest and digest nutrients is essential for the body to rejuvenate.
Acupuncture is also a powerful and drug free tool to reduce pain in the body. An old Chinese proverb explains, "Where there is pain, there is no free flow. Where there is free flow, there is no pain". Acupuncture alleviates pain by increasing blood flow, improving circulation and reducing inflammation in the body. When our bodies have more abundant resources, we are able to recover from conditions more quickly and are strong enough to prevent illness from arising.
Chinese medicine views the body as a systematic whole that works to maintain a harmonious balance. When symptoms arise, it is our body’s way of communicating to us that something is out of harmony. Acupuncture utilizes the body’s own energy to correct internal imbalances. Acupuncture helps bring the body back to a homeostatic state by regulating the nervous system and strengthening normal bodily functions. When tiny needles are inserted in specific points on the body, signals are sent to the brain, which induce a calming effect on the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is often in overdrive when we are stressed, depleted or sick. This is also known as “fight or flight”. By calming down the sympathetic nervous system, the body is able to “rest and digest”, thus increasing activity in the parasympathetic nervous system. The ability to rest and digest nutrients is essential for the body to rejuvenate.
Acupuncture is also a powerful and drug free tool to reduce pain in the body. An old Chinese proverb explains, "Where there is pain, there is no free flow. Where there is free flow, there is no pain". Acupuncture alleviates pain by increasing blood flow, improving circulation and reducing inflammation in the body. When our bodies have more abundant resources, we are able to recover from conditions more quickly and are strong enough to prevent illness from arising.
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Chinese Herbal MedicineChinese herbal medicine uses the power of plants and minerals to treat various internal medical conditions. Herbal remedies are formulated for each individual's specific needs. Each individual herb has different actions on specific tissues in the body. When various herbs are combined to create a customized formula, they act together to resolve imbalances and strengthen the functions of the body’s internal organs.
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CuppingCupping involves the application of suction using either glass or plastic cups. When the suction is applied to the skin, it creates a reverse massage of sorts. Cupping helps separate the myofascia from the muscle in order to release toxins and alleviate painful muscle adhesions. This modality helps to increase blood circulation, relax tight muscles and reduce pain.
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E-StimE-Stim, short for electrical stimulation, is the use of an electrical current between two acupuncture points. Probes are connected to acupuncture needles and an electrical current is sent between two points. E-stim is an effective treatment modality for increasing circulation, decreasing inflammation, reducing pain and speeding up recovery time.
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Body WorkAsian body work encompasses various manual modalities and techniques that are used within Oriental medicine. At Nourishing Roots, manual therapy is used within the diagnostic paradigm and is customized for each persons condition. Healing touch is essential to health and heals not only the physical body, but the emotional body as well.
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MoxibustionMoxibustion is a classic Chinese medicine treatment modality which involves the application of heat. Applying heat to specific acupuncture points warms the body, increases blood flow and nourishes the immune system.
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