What is community acupuncture?
Community acupuncture is a new way of providing acupuncture treatments for lower cost. This makes it possible for more people to get the health care they need. Treatments generally cost between $15 and $45. The fee is on a sliding scale and no income verification is necessary.
Community acupuncture is very effective. It is in no way less effective than if you have a private room and pay $60 to $150. Most acupuncture treatment points are located from the elbows down and the knees down. These points are the strongest points on the body. Even in a regular office setting, most patients get acupuncture only on the lower limbs.
The acupuncture points on the lower part of your arms and legs are the strongest points on your body. These points can regulate your system. For example, we could use a point below the knee to treat your stomach. Stomach 36 is just below the knee. It increases your energy level, regulates digestion and strengthens your immune system.
A very effective treatment is Chinese herbs. If you would like, you can take Chinese herbs to treat your problem. This is the most common form of treatment in China. When someone is sick, they go see their local herbalist and get a prescription. Chinese herbs are sold in pill form and are usually taken 2-3 times per day.
Combining acupuncture twice a week with Chinese herbs taken daily is the fastest way to get better. However, either option is a very effective choice.
Community acupuncture is growing very fast in America. Most people cannot afford to pay $65 twice a week for 6 weeks to get acupuncture. The community setting provides a very effective way to heal. You can get the help you need.
Do not hesitate to look for community acupuncture in your area. If your area does not have that type of office, you might want to call the acupuncturists near you and tell them about the Community practice. They could possibly offer this a day a week in addition to their regular practice.
In Chinese medicine, hot flashes are caused by a lack of sufficient Kidney yin. This is very simple to fix.
There are acupuncture points that strengthen and regulate your kidneys. In fact, there is even a point on your ankle that is used specifically for hot flashes! You will notice during your acupuncture treatment that you are calming down.
It typically takes at least 2 months of acupuncture and herbs to totally resolve hot flashes. In order for you to get hot flashes, your kidneys must be very weak. Your kidneys naturally get weaker as you get older. The strength of your kidneys is tied into longevity and health in your older years.
It is necessary to take Chinese herbs to cure hot flashes. You would need to get acupuncture daily to fix the problem. It is easier to take herbs daily and get acupuncture twice a week. You will take “yin tonics”. These herbs will strengthen your kidneys and stop your hot flashes. Most women will see a result in 2-3 weeks. You will need to continue treatments until the kidneys are completely healthy.
Hot flashes can be induced by taking the wrong herbs. A yang herb, that is “hot” herb, can damage your body to the point of causing hot flashes. Most of the time, you only need to take yang herbs for 2-3 weeks. If you exceed that, you can quickly get a new health problem, such as insomnia.
I do not recommend people take kidney tonics without seeing a qualified herbalist who specializes in Chinese herbs.