About Acupuncture

Acupuncture: General Information

An acupuncturist stimulates areas of low electrical resistance, called acupoints, in order to restore harmony and balance to the body. The insertion of hair-thin needles rarely causes discomfort. In fact, many patients fall asleep for the 15 to 60 minute treatment period while others experience deep relaxation. During treatment, the body re-aligns its distribution of bio-electric energy to achieve homeostasis- the natural drive to balance the body's temperature, fluid, and nervous system. An acupuncturist may also stimulate acupoints with heat (moxibustion, infrared), suction (cupping), pressure (acu-pressure), or a gentle electrical current (electroacupuncture).

In November of 1997, a National Institutes of Medicine committee of experts reported that acupuncture, based on scientific research, effectively treats the following conditions:

• addiction

• asthma

• carpal tunnel syndrome

• dental pain following surgery

• fibromyalgia

• headache

• low back pain

• menstrual cramps

• nausea associated with chemotherapy

• nausea associated with pregnancy

• pain following surgery

• stroke rehabilitation

• tennis elbow

In addition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture is appropriate for a wide range of ailments, click here to view the WHO list of approved treatments.

Related article- click: Acupuncture, Is It Just for Pain?

Herbs

An acupuncturist uses herbs for a variety of treatment purposes. The active pharmacological ingredients in herbs act on the body to produce a balanced state of health and well-being. Herb teas and pills are gentle by comparison to Western pharmaceutical drugs because the active ingredients in herbs are not extracted and concentrated. Herb teas and pills, therefore, are effective yet have no side effects when prescribed by a licensed acupuncturist.

Common Disorders Treated with Acupuncture & Herbs:

Chronic and Acute Pain & Numbness

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Allergies, Asthma, Sinus

Arthritis

Shoulder & Knee Pain

Headache / Migraine

Nerve Pain / Sciatica & Back Pain

Stop Smoking

Acne & Skin Disorders

Childhood Ear Infections

TMJ / Jaw Pain

Constipation / Diarrhea

Gynecological Disorders / PMS

Herpes Simplex II

Interrupted Sleep / Insomnia

Infertility / Morning Sickness

Stress / Depression

Urinary Tract Disorders

Digestive Disturbances & Nausea

Stroke / Paralysis/ Tremors

Fatigue / Immune System Deficiency

Restless Leg Syndrome

Eye Disorders

Tennis Elbow Pain & Numbness

Common Cold / Febrile Disease

Serving Capitola in Santa Cruz County for over 14 years and Saratoga Village at Preston Wynne Spa.

Map to Capitola location (Santa Cruz County):

Conveniently located on the corner of 49th St. and Capitola Road in Capitola, the Capitola Health Center is located across the street from the Shadowbrook Restaurant parking lot. The Capitola Health Center is 5 minutes from Capitola Village and just a few blocks from the ocean.

Call 831-476-2022

The Capitola Health Center is located near 41st Ave and Highway 1 in Capitola between Soquel, Aptos, and Santa Cruz. The clinic is also convenient for Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, UCSC, Los Gatos, San Jose, Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

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Adam White, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist serving Santa Cruz County for over a decade including Aptos, Santa Cruz, Soquel, Capitola, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond, Brookdale, Bonny Doon, Salinas, San Juan Bautista, Hollister and surrounding areas.