Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of a wide variety of medical problems. Below are some of the health concerns that acupuncture can effectively treat:

Addiction Anxiety Arthritis Asthma Bronchitis Carpal tunnel syndrome Chronic fatigue Colitis Common cold Constipation Dental pain Depression Diarrhea Digestive Continue reading

Today, TX acupuncturists take another 4 years of extensive and comprehensive masters’ level training at nationally accredited graduate schools after their undergraduate degree. They must pass 4 national board exams: Biomedicine, Foundations, Acupuncture, & Chinese Herbology. Some will continue on to pursue an advanced doctoral degree in integrative medicine and/or in specialties such as internal medicine, orthopedics, or oncology.

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Acupuncture is an all-natural, drug-free therapy that is generally very safe and well tolerated. Most patients experience little to no side effects, often reporting feelings of relaxation and well-being after treatment. If a rare, minor reaction occurs, it is typically mild and brief. The risk of infection is extremely low because sterile, single-use needles are used and then safely discarded.

Write down and bring any questions you have. We are here to help you. Wear loose, comfortable clothing for easy access to acupuncture points. Do not eat large meals just before or after
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