Acupuncture Houston naturaly healing

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Acupuncture is a tool that activates the body to heal itself, by an experienced licensed aupuncturist. Dr. Sara talks about Top acupuncture benefits.

1)Acupuncture can relieve pain.

In Acupuncture graduate school, we learn the Chinese medicine way evaluate the patient, diagnose ailments and come up with a point prescription for that patient, including over 1000 hours in the acupuncte internship clinic before graduating. We also have 500 hours of classroom training in Western medical science, Histology, Anatomy & Pharmacology. We graduate with an integrated perspective seeing how Eastern and Western Medicine complement each other. 

• According to Chinese medicine, there are 12 major energy meridians through which energy, or “chi,” flows. In western medicine this relates to the nervous system, blood flow and circulation.  The meridians are located throughout the body and are all connected to each of the 12 organ systems. When a person experiences disease or pain, the free flow of chi throughout the body is disrupted. Inserting these needles can help the chi run more smoothly and directing the body to heal itself, and then you start feeling better.
• According to Acupuncture Today, there are also five Western medicine mechanisms explaining traditional Chinese Medicine theories.
  • 1st: Increases in pain threshold through extra-segmental analgesia. It increases the neuromodulators, including beta endorphins.
  • 2nd: Regulatory system stimulates the deeper parts of the brain to control pain, known as the limbic system.
  • 3rd: Vasodilation (increased blood flow) is increased by insertion of needles by the release of CGRP at the insertion site.
  • 4th:  Acupuncture simulates the alpha delta fibers, (calm and meditative state brain waves) which decrease the activity of the dorsal horn. That affects segments along the spine and how pain is perceived by the brain, causing the brain to feel less pain.
  • Last: Acupuncture causes a myofascial trigger-point release. When you have pain, let's say you have pain in your shoulder, the muscle gets shortened and that creates a trigger point that feels like a knot. When a needle is inserted into the trigger point, it physically disrupts the triggered muscle and causes a vasodilation of the area as well.

2)Acupuncture calms the mind improving stress and anxiety.

Acupuncture helps soothe and regulate your nervous system. I believe that many individuals can greatly benefit from it, as it promotes relaxation and encourages a parasympathetic state, shifting you from a “fight or flight” mode to a “rest and digest” state. This shift enables your body to work toward homeostasis, achieving a sense of balance. Your body possesses the innate ability to heal; acupuncture simply serves as a tool to facilitate this process. It would be especially beneficial for students before, during, and after finals.

3)Acupuncture improves infertility.

1. Acupuncture can be a complement and adjunct to traditional IVF and fertility treatments with your OBGYN or fertility doctors as a support. We feel like acupuncture can be very supportive in addition to Western medicine. Patients can benefits from treatments before receiving IVF or  during their treatments.  Some patients prefer to try acupuncture first before they try, for example, in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2. Dr. Sara has helped many patients who have tried getting pregnant unsuccesfully and after a year and a half of trying they consulted physicians, who found no medical issues with either of us. Many patients are recommended starting medications that increases egg production each cycle, enhancing the chances of conception. During this time, Acupuncture will help increase chances of pregancy through hormonal balancing and stress reduction. 
3. We’ve helped women up to age 48 get pregnant in combination with their fertility treatments.  Many women come in during or a few months prior to their treatments. One patient said: "I've heard that acupuncture can help with this. I'm going to try acupuncture first." I'd never tried it before. I found an acupuncturist and within two sessions I was pregnant. So, I said to myself, "Someday, I'm going to study this medicine. This is incredible."

4)Acupuncture doesn’t hurt & Has Few Negative Side Effects

The needles used in acupuncture are tiny and generally cause minimal discomfort. You will feel the insertion, and some areas of the body may be more sensitive than others. Overall, the experience is significantly less painful than receiving an injection or a hypodermic needle in the arm, as 16 acupuncture needles can fit within the width of a pin. Additionally, the more skilled the acupuncturist, the smoother the insertion process tends to be. It's also important to note that the needles are never reused.

For individuals who have a fear of needles, the experience may not be the most enjoyable; however, it's worth noting that the needles used are quite small. Additionally, if someone is prone to fainting, it could happen in rare occasions with acupuncture needles. We reccomend having a meal or snack prior to treatment.

5)You can see results quickly.

The acupuncture technique I prefer is known is the Traditional Chinese Method. We use master points, abdominal acupuncture and ear acupuncture in our approach.  We treat area of pain locally;  and utilize the channels and meridians to treat digestive, hormonal chronic and emotional conditions. We have specialized treatments for neuropathy and nerve pain that are highly effective for succesful outcomes. 

For examples, headaches are often related to the liver mernidian. To alleviate the headache, I would stimulate the corresponding scalp and liver channel points. This method is unique because patients frequently experience a reduction in pain right from the very first session. It’s uncommon not to notice immediate improvement. However, results can vary depending on the patient, the duration of their condition, and the specific issue at hand.