What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is powerful medicine which aids in strengthening the immune system and servers to prevent disease, control pain, and increase both the ability of function and quality of people's lives. Acupuncture is a well developed whole health care system based on natural energetic laws. Dating back over 3,000 years as a primary health care system in China, acupuncture is widespread in Asia, Europe, and now the U.S. The World Health Organization of the U.N. identifies over 50 conditions acupuncture treats successfully.

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture can treat many types of diseases and disorders, in particular:

• Severe and Chronic Pain
• Migraine Headaches
• Herniated Disc
• Sciatica
• Arthritis / Bursitis / Tendinitis
• Allergies
• Sinusitis
• Asthma
• Stress / Depression / Anxiety
• Poor Blood Circulation
• Insomnia
• Palpitation
• Chronic Digestive Disorder
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Stroke / Hemiplegia
• Facial Paralysis
• Impotence
• Chronic Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia
• Menopause Syndrome
• Infertility
• Quit Smoking
• Weight Control
• Auto Injuries
• Sports Injuries

How Does Acupuncture Work?

As a system of medicine it uses natural laws and energetics with the application of needles and pressure to specific "points" on the body. These points are grouped along certain pathways or meridians that cross the body. As long as the energy flows freely through these pathways, health is maintained. When the flow of energy is either absent, deficient, interrupted, excessive or blocked in an area, health is disrupted, resulting in illness or pain. By stimulating appropriate acupuncture points along these meridians, the energy is released and regulated, and health is restored.
Studies indicate that acupuncture influences the central and peripheral nervous system. Evidence show it releases endorphins from the brain which make acupuncture particularly effective in pain control. Among a host of factors, acupuncture affect sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in the blood, the functioning of the gastrointestinal system, and the activity of the endocrine system.
Acupuncture works with the body, harmonizing and balancing energy. It improves circulation and allows the body to heal itself more quickly and more completely.

What is Chinese Herbal Medicine?

Herbal Medicine is the main treatment method within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). TCM is the world's oldest continually practiced professional medicine. Its written history stretches back over 2,500 years and its practice probably much longer than that. It utilizes naturally available herbs from our living environment to treat dysfunctions and diseases, rather than synthesize from chemicals. This keeps side effects at the bare minimum. Although acupuncture was the first Chinese method of treatment to gain wide acceptance in the west, Chinese Herbal Medicine is quickly establishing itself as one of the most popular and effective alternative therapies in the west.

How Does Herbal Medicine Work?

Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on highly developed integrative approach to diagnose and treat medical conditions. All the diagnoses are made from the subtle signs and symptoms your body reveals.
The Acupuncturist will feel the subtle variations in the pulse in the wrist to determine how each organ in your body is functioning. The sound of your voice, the condition and appearance of the tongue, face and skin, your emotions - all are important indicators of your condition. Herbs will be formulated according to your diagnosis specifically.

Testimonials from the Patients

"The acupuncture was extremely helpful. One treatment made 1,000% difference. Before I came for treatment I could not stand straight and could hardly walk. Now I can walk and move around without pain."
HJ - Retired, Low Back Pain for 20 Years

"I was diagnosed with osteo-arthritis 10 years ago, and was in constant pain for the last 2 years. Before I came to Dr. Hu the pain was excruciating. After my first treatment with him I left feeling better and slept through the night that evening. This is the first time I have actually had relief of my pain in 2 years!"
DR - Arthritis Patient

"I tore the tendon of my left foot at the heel. When I came to Dr. Hu about 6 months after having unsuccessful cortisone treatments, my pain was 100 on a scale of 1-10! Before my acupuncture treatments I could barely walk. Now I walk briskly. I am now 90% better. I was facing surgery and Dr. Hu turned this around for me."
BM - Retired, Torn Tendon

"After Dr. Hu put the needles in I had no pain! I could not believe it ... no pain at all. When I came into Dr. Hu's the pain was a 10 on a scale of 1-10, when I left it was a 0. This Dr. Hu created a miracle -- he has helped me so much."
CR - Entrepreneur, Arthritis & Severe Headaches

"I had constant pain in my left hip, thigh and calf for sixteen months. I tried everything I could think of. When I found Dr. Hu, I began to have relief from the first week on. After 10 visits I have no pain. I am very grateful."
MM - Retired, Constant Leg Pain

"It has been a pleasure and a most rewarding experience having Dr. Hu's treatments. I have severe tinnitus and Dr. Hu's treatments have helped tremendously and made my life worth living. The ringing has lowered much. For this I am thankful for Dr. Hu."
RA - Retired, Chronic Tinnitus

"I started coming to Dr. Hu for high blood pressure problems. I did not want to take medications. Dr. Hu has been helpful to me with acupuncture and herbs. My blood pressure and heart palpitations are under control. Now I come to Dr. Hu every month for maintenance. He has helped me with a lot of "little problems." I think that he has been great - he is compassionate, warm, sensitive and a man of integrity."
BH - Retired, Hypertension

"My first experience with this type of procedure was great. I never expected the results that I got after the first treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Hu and his experience to others."
VK - Office Manager, Constant Leg Pain

"I came with severe pain in my right shoulder because of a fall. Pain pills gave no relief to me. Just one treatment with the doctor gave me great relief. I have had three treatments and feel no pain. I am very happy with the results."
VG - Homemaker, Severe Shoulder Pain

Fibromyalgia and Acupuncture

You Chang Hu, DOM, A.P., Diplomat of NCCACOM

Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine

Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition that has been called soft tissue rheumatism, fibrositis, fibromyositis, and myofascial pain syndrome. 3 - 6 million Americans are suffering from Fibromyalgia. Most of them are women between 20 - 50 years of age

It is a condition characterized by chronic fatigue, severe muscular pain, stiffness, complicated with fatigue, disturbed sleep, and depression. Etiology and Pathogenesis remains unclear despite extensive research. It is neither a rheumatic inflammatory process nor degenerative disorder. But it is a chronic debilitating condition. In 1987, the American Medical Association recognized FMS as a true illness and a major cause of disability.

Diagnosis is established by detection of the characteristic tender points; there are no lab tests or X-rays, which confirm it. There is not specific treatment in conventional medicine except prescription of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, and local anesthesia. But the results disappoint both doctors and patients.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine will bring new hope to those who suffer with this disorder. Chinese Medicine has been around for about 3,00 years. It is the oldest and consistently practiced professional medicine. It still serves half of the world, including China, Japan, Korea, and most Asian Countries.

The general explanation of Fibromyalgia in Chinese nutrition, chronic infection, and prolonged inactivates, either block the free smooth flow of Qi (energy) in the different meridians or drain and exhaust Qi (energy). The tissues experience a lack of nourishment from Qi (energy) and blood. Different individuals have different causes from external environment and internal pathogens. So the fibromyalgia treated by Chinese medicine is sub-divided into several patterns with the consideration of individual unique body characteristics and composition. Each individual will be treated by specific and unique regimens and strategies, just as a tailor prepares your clothes.