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Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used for over 5,000 years to treat pain and disease processes and was recently approved by the FDA as an effective treatment for many conditions. This method of treatment is also used to correct bio-energetic imbalances responsible for most pain and disease processes. A virtually painless procedure of placing hair-thin needles into strategic body points. Inserting needles at these points stimulates various sensory receptors that, in turn, stimulate nerves that transmit impulses to the brain.

The brain then releases the body's natural pain killing hormones (neurotransmitters and endorphins). It is estimated that endorphins are 200 times more potent than morphine. Endorphins also play a big part in the functioning of the hormonal system. This is why acupuncture works well for back pain, arthritis, and PMS.

The substances released as a result of acupuncture not only relax the whole body, but also regulate serotonin in the brain which plays a role in the human and animal disposition. This is why depression is often treated with acupuncture.

Some of the physiological effects observed throughout the body include increased circulation, decreased inflammation, relief from pain, relief of muscle spasms, and increased T-cell count which stimulates the immune system.

Acupuncture can also be performed without needles by using specialized electronic instruments. With or without needles, this is an excellent way of controlling acute and chronic pain syndromes and for autoimmune disorders (e.g. allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).

The most common conditions treated with acupuncture are:

N.A.E.T. 

Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique is an acupuncture technique proven world-wide to eliminate allergies in over 90% of patients. From ragweed pollen to milk/cheese allergies this treatment only requires one treatment per allergen in most individuals.