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Acupuncture During Pregnancy
By Helen
Acupuncture and Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition Acupuncture can treat. See these patient testimonials or call or email for more information. ]]>
Blood Pressure Lowered by Acupuncture
A 2005 study conducted at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California, Irvine found that acupuncture treatments that used low levels of electrical stimulation can lower blood pressure elevations by as much as 50 percent.[from Acufinder.com News - click on title for more…]
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Acupuncture and Depression: An Old Answer to an Old Problem
Depressive disorders affect almost 19 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given one-year period and are estimated to cost the workplace over 40 billion dollars . At some point in their lives, 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men are likely to become clinically depressed. Even when depression is sub-clinical, the body's immune system is compromised and the symptoms reduce functioning and impair work performance and social relationships. Common symptoms of depressive disorders include: a decreased interest in most activities, insomnia, fatigue, and feeling empty and worthless. When depression is at its worst, hopelessness sets in and suicide becomes a desperate option for approximately 15% of people who suffer from severe depressive disorders. The personal and societal costs are staggering. Luckily, many people seek therapy and/or medications and now, Harvard Medical School reports that depression is one of the top 5 conditions for which people seek alternative care.[from Acufinder.com News - click on title for more…]]]>
Peripheral Neuropathy and Acupuncture
"Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that I have treated successfully perhaps more often than any other condition listed on my website. I have probably performed over 3000 treatments for this condition, maybe more..."
In this new article, Steve Phillips, L.Ac. talks about his experience treating three types of peripheral neuropathy with acupuncture. ]]>
If you're thinking about a career in you'll want to learn how and where you can earn a certificate or degree in acupuncture. Perhaps you're already familiar with the field of but if not you'll want to find out all you can both online and offline. It's thought that has been practiced in China for at least 2,000 years and some think it's probably been practiced at least 3,000 years or so.
First of all you'll want to choose an school that offers consultation services for its graduates. The schools that do, allow graduates after graduation, to consult with instructors regarding care of their patients. You'll also want to check to see if your state is on the national list of about 49 schools with accredited programs and you'll want to find an school that offers smaller classes.
Acupuncture schools that offer courses in traditional Chinese medicine often include related training or courses in traditional medicine, such as anatomy and physiology, body therapy, massage therapy, and other sciences. For naturopathy schools that offer programs there is a list called the: List of Accredited Natural Medicine Colleges in North America. Check with the school you're considering making sure they have a wide selection of study resources available so you can have all the essential materials for a broad learning experience.
You'll also want to find out what the training, school and program options are in your home area. Try to find a school whose program emphasizes courses in traditional Chinese medicine because is just one element of traditional Chinese medicine. There are a few schools that teach practitioners the five-element Oriental medicine approach to acupuncture, which is often used in conjunction with the traditional Western medical practices.
Acupuncture is used for: arthritis, headaches, migraines, to quit smoking, to lose weight , fertility, fibromyalgia, depression, insomnia, face lifts as in facial acupuncture, back pain, high blood pressure, pregnancy, cosmetic purposes, anxiety, panic attacks, Crohn's disease, asthma and on dogs and other pets or animals as in veterinary acupuncture.
If you haven't experienced make to visit an clinic to learn more about acupuncture. You might want to talk to an specialist or naturopath about a possible career also. Talk to the financial aid counselors at the school or college you're considering to see if they have any ideas or suggestions for scholarships, grants or education loans if you need to finance your training.
Before you commit to any school or to any training you can check out the "Fundamentals of Chinese Acupuncture" by Ellis, Wiseman, and Bosson. This excellent textbook is used in many schools and training programs and will give you a better idea if you'd like to pursue as a career.
If you haven't checked already may sure to check and see if you need a license to practice in your state. You may not need a license. Get the facts first on which states require licensing. Note that each state and each discipline has its own criteria about how alternative medicine practitioners are to be professionally licensed, if at all.
Acupuncture programs in schools can be expensive and usually require three years or so of classes and sometimes up to five years. If you have a naturopathic school in your area, email or give them a call to find out the licensing requirements in your state. If you do get financing help or aid in the form of federal assistance be sure to have selected a school that's accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM).
An career has great career growth potential. Just be sure to find out the length of the coursework and the expense upfront and know how you plan to handle it. Many have done it before you. If possible, intern in an clinic in your neighborhood to get first hand experience before you decide. But make sure to learn about the licensing requirements for acupuncturists for your state before you do anything else.
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