Roxene Bates DOM LAc ADS

Yes, acupuncture can reduce inflammation. Researchers have discovered how it works. Laboratory controlled scientific investigations, a key biological marker has been identified, quantified, and directly correlated with the application of acupuncture. Acupuncture successfully down regulates a proinflammatory biochemical (tumor necrosis factor alpha), which results in anti-inflammatory responses. In addition, the researchers have mapped the neural pathways by which acupuncture signaling stimulates anti-inflammatory effects. A few of the research articles are listed below. With advanced scientific tools, we can just now, begin to discover how this modality creates healing response.

*HD Lim et al., “Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture Stimulation via the Vagus Nerve,” PloS one. 11, no. 3 (March 19, 2016), accessed February 3, 2017, pp 4-5. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26991319 <http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26991319>*

*Zhang, Ruixin, Lixing Lao, Ke Ren, and Brian M. Berman. "Mechanisms of acupuncture–electroacupuncture on persistent pain." The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 120, no. 2 (2014): 482-503.*

Yes, acupuncture can reduce pain and inflammation. Researchers have discovered how it works. Laboratory controlled scientific investigations, a key biological marker has been identified, quantified, and directly correlated with the application of acupuncture. Acupuncture successfully down regulates a proinflammatory biochemical (tumor necrosis factor alpha),
which results in anti-inflammatory responses. In addition, the researchers have mapped the neural pathways by which acupuncture signaling stimulates anti-inflammatory effects. A few of the research articles are listed below. With advanced scientific tools, we can just now, begin to discover how this modality creates a healing response.

*HD Lim et al., “Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Acupuncture Stimulation via the Vagus Nerve,” PloS one. 11, no. 3 (March 19, 2016), accessed February 3, 2017, pp 4-5. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26991319 <http://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26991319>*

*Zhang, Ruixin, Lixing Lao, Ke Ren, and Brian M. Berman. "Mechanisms of acupuncture–electroacupuncture on persistent pain." The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists 120, no. 2 (2014): 482-503.*

Yes! Acupuncture can be very effective in reducing the severity of depression given alone or in conjunction with medication. The experience of acupuncture is, for most people, quite pleasant and relaxing, which can help with depression.

Yes, acupuncture may help. People who have received traditional acupuncture (acupuncture given by a practitioner trained in the traditional Asian medicine) for the relief of migraine headaches, continued to report reduction in migraine days and intensity several months after their treatments. In traditional Asian medicine (Chinese, Japanese, Ayurvedic), the
personalized diagnosis is of great importance in creating the treatment protocol.

To increase your and your husband's fertility, it is best to start as soon as possible with your acupuncture treatments. Your licensed acupuncturist or doctor of Oriental Medicine will create a treatment protocol based on each health situation.

In clinical practice, acupuncture therapy administered by a well-trained, licensed acupuncturist or physician to patients taking anticoagulant medication is relatively safe, as these practitioners are trained with regard to the anatomy of the human body and safe treatment techniques in long, formal education sessions to avoid severe adverse events. Because it is necessary to investigate your particular situation in regards to the medication(s), it is best to search out these trained practitioners and have a consultation.

Yes, acupuncture, along with other traditional Asian medical resources, can help mediate pain. By diagnosis, I believe you mean a contemporary medical.

Acupuncture can be very effective in pain management and is known to be safe when done by a fully trained health care professional. Your licensed health care practitioner needs to do a thorough history, to help identify the cause of the pain and to rule out conditions which would require other medical interactions.

Bacterial infections from acupuncture are not common. Practitioners of Oriental Medicine in the U.S. are required to follow clean needle and clean clinic procedures by following the same requirements as western medical practitioners or clinics. For hand pain, it is not necessary to have acupuncture in that area. There are other distal acupuncture areas that would also be effective.

There are various acupuncture points to address fertility. Your acupuncturist or Oriental Medical Doctor will chose them based on your individual situation.

In the USA, acupuncture needles are sterile, single use and governed by the FDA and Acupuncture License Laws. They are not to be reused!

As each situation is very individual and in order to assess and diagnose issues in "preparing the palace," the best time is start soon with a consultation.

Depending what you are also doing in between your acupuncture sessions, I would suggest at least every other week so the treatments can help reduce the chronic pain for longer periods of time. As long as you are also doing other helpful things recommended by your practitioner.

Even though acupuncture may be stimulating a response in one area, it also may create a stimulation in other areas of pain. Yes, it is possible acupuncture can work in several areas at each treatment.

Yes, acupuncture can help with moderating the effects of cold and flu virus. Best to boost the immune system continually, to ward off getting the pathogens. This can be assisted via a diet that incorporates the energetic properties of foods based on your individual constitution.

It is best first to get a diagnosis via an OB/GYN to rule out any possible underlying issues.

X-rays do not show soft tissue damage. I would suggest an MRI and a blood panel to rule out any bacterial or bursa issues. An orthopedic MD would help with this. Depending on the outcome of this diagnosis, Traditional Oriental Medicine has many tools to help recovery.

Acupuncture, acupressure, Tui Na (type of massage), or gentle cupping (applying light suction to help move stagnant fluids) addresses the recovery by improving the circulation in the low back easing pain.

There is not a standard acupuncture treatment per se, for weight gain. To help you gain weight we first need to find the reason(s) you are unable to gain weight. Is there illness, medicines, psychological, physical activity, appetite or other possible problems. Many underlying issues can be mediated with acupuncture and then weight gain is possible.

Yes, acupuncture can assist in helping one reduce weight. Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture demonstrate efficacy in promoting weight loss and body mass index (BMI) improvements. Research reveals important synergistic actions. Adding acupuncture to exercise and dietary therapy significantly prevents weight rebounding. Adding acupuncture to aerobic exercise and dietary therapy also improves weight loss, abdominal adipose tissue reduction, BMI reduction and serum leptin level reduction. The overall reason(s) of difficulty in reducing weight must be investigated. Traditional Asian medicine can help with that discovery also.