Fluid Acupuncture
19951 80a Ave V2Y 0E2 Langley, BC, Canada

The most popular reason to get acupuncture reduce pain after injury, MVA (Motor Vehicle Accidents) improve digestive function enhance immune system ... relive stress and promote relaxation help improve sleep See more

Acupuncture is safe, effective and works well on acute or chronic pain. This involves the insertion of tiny needles into the skin at specific points, which relieve pain by getting rid of trigger points and releasing endorphins. How long does it take to work for pain? If acute (4 days or less): 1-3 times a week. If chronic and not severe: Once a week for 6-8 weeks... If long-term chronic: once a week for 10 weeks Don't let your pain bother your life :)

Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. If excessive, anxiety becomes a disorder. Anxiety is a general term that indicates a chronic state of fear and uneasiness. From the Western medicine view, the anxiety disorders are GAD (generalized anxiety disorder), panic disorder, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), social phobia, etc. - Physical symptoms may include muscle tension, sweating, nausea, irritability, tiredness, insomnia, feeling cold, and so on. - If panic attac...k, it includes at least four of the following symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling, short of breath, chest pain or discomfort, lightheadedness or dizziness, a fear of losing control, tingling, etc. From the Oriental medicine view, there’s no term that corresponds to anxiety, but three main diseases that correspond to anxiety in TCM. - fear and palpitation (caused by external events), - panic throbbing (not caused by external events, but continuous due to Phlegm, Blood stasis, severe Qi stagnation) - rebellious Qi of Penetrating Vessel (fullness/pain of lower abdomen, epigastrium, chest) The main organs involved in anxiety in TCM are the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Andrew’s tip to cope with anxiety balanced diet exercise regularly talk to your family, friends or physicians get enough sleep take deep breaths get acupuncture

Blood In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), it is said that Blood is inseparable from Qi, Qi moves Blood; Blood is the mother of Qi, Qi gives life and movement to Blood, but Blood nourishes the Organs that produce Qi. The three organs, heart, liver, and spleen, are related to blood in TCM. The heart governs blood, the liver stores blood, and the spleen produces Food Qi, which is the basis for the formation of Blood (Also, spleen Qi keeps the Blood in the Vessels).... Blood is considered Yin (in a concept that contrasts Yang) and very closely related to women, especially menstruation. When it comes to blood there are two most common syndrome differentiation such as blood deficiency and blood stasis: Blood deficiency fatigue, weakness, pale complexion, scanty menstruation, amenorrhea, blurry vision, dizziness, insomnia Blood stasis stabbing pain, delayed menstruation, clots, painful periods, dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, heavy flow

Acupuncture is not a one-shot deal. It works cumulatively, meaning one treatment builds on the next.

Cosmetic acupuncture Cosmetic acupuncture emerged around the early 1980s. At the beginning treatment was focused on the distal points (on hands & feet) to regulate Qi. Recently facial cosmetic acupuncture (FCA) has become popular. The skin reflects the internal organs inside. Skin condition is affected by various health issues such as sleeping, digestion, vowel movements, period, stress level etc. A practitioner will check the skin area with the holistic approach. In TCM ...the lungs govern the skin, the kidneys play a major role in aging, the spleen nourishes the skin and muscles, the liver is related to free flow of Qi, and the heart causes redness on the face. A practitioner inserts acupuncture needles into the muscles of the head, face, and neck, and then needles are retained for ten minutes. 10-15 sessions, at least 5-8 weeks (twice a week for the first two weeks, and then once a week for the last) Benefits of cosmetic acupuncture reducing fine lines and wrinkles regulating Qi and balancing organs tissue reconstruction boost the collagen production Andrew’s Tip to protect the collagen and elastin in your skin avoid sunlight exposure too much reduce excessive sugar intake grant a chance of avoiding inflammation (e.g. no over-cleansing) stop smoking

What is cupping therapy? Cupping is a popular TCM therapy after Michael Phelps’s appearance at the summer Olympics games. Glass, silicone or plastic cups are applied to the skin by an acupuncturist so that there’s a suction effect. This causes the blood to circulate and pulls it towards the surface of the body. After cupping therapy it leaves multiple circular discolorations on the skin, but they will disappear in few days depending on your stagnation of Qi and blood. ... Benefits of cupping therapy helps reduce pain (used extensively for sore muscles.) promotes relaxation (e.g. back pain) boosts skin health (bring new blood) improves respiratory issues & colds relieves digestive trouble