Acupuncture is the art of moving Qi (Chi) through, in and out of the body to establish harmony. I have learned auricular (ear), face, hand and scalp acupuncture. In 1985, I was introduced to micro-current acupuncture. And in 2006, I was re-introduced to color light micro-current acupuncture.

To many Americans, they think of needles all over the body as they see in the movies. Acupuncture is more than needles...concepts of body energies. We know that color affects those energies and can enable the body to healer itself. Acupuncture is a great modality for Wellness...Chinese's concepts fit Wellness like a glove. I do not think that acupuncture should be thought of as the last source for chronic conditions. The mindset, well what else can I do...nothing else work, so let's try acupuncture...is all too familiar.

How do I use acupuncture (needles and needles-less) in my practice?

Pain Management: Acute and chronic pains respond very well. Often patients get needles but do not incorporate acupuncture principles into their lives. You may have read a study where the needle did not work in LI-4 for this condition. As you read the study, it becomes very apparent that the author(s) don't understand acupuncture. Acupuncture may stop the pain and reduce inflammation. Electro-massage works out knots, tender trigger points and relieves muscle disorders and pain.

Orthopedics Rehab: It is great for a healing fracture or limb injury. The micro-current enable to body to heal faster and with less pain medicine.

Post-op pain: I used it for C-sections and hysterectomies wounds and episiotomies. It is great for cosmetic surgeries...facelifts, abdominal tucks and liposuction surgeries.

Scars: A scar may stop or interfere with the flow of Qi (Chi) causing pain or tingling sensation in the body. Acupuncture can neutralize the scar.

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Microcurrent and color light can treat the trigger points. Electronic micro-curent meridian balancing body's polarity fields can relax nervous system and may build energy. Electro-massage improves energy flow in your body.

Peripheral Neuropathy: Polarized micro-current acupuncture can relieve pain, often improve gait and may slow degeneration along with incorporating acupuncture concepts.

Respiratory disorders: It can relax chest to stop / relieve asthma. I don't use it in the acute stage, but during remission. Electro-massage works great for children...incorporate acupuncture principles such as clean air, water and food. It has been demonstrated to stimulate immune system through neuro-peptide effects. The lung meridian governs the immune system. The color light acupuncture is affected to reduce congestion, relax chest and stop wheezing.

Headache: The current can reduce points on head as well as tonify (strengthen) distal points.

Eyesight: The micro-current acupuncture is great for vision. It may be a great resource in age-related macular degenerative disease, prevention of cataract and glaucoma.

Digestive Disorders: Balancing the nervous sytem and treat acupuncture meridians (pathways). Acupuncture principles are great for digestive problems with the assistance of herbs and water.

Facial Rejuvenation/Anti-Aging: As a Wellness doctor/Anti-aging doctor, I am looking forward to using color light energy to revitalize the face and other parts of the body. I was introduced to color light energy concepts by Darren Starwynn, O.M.D. I used the traditional micro-current facial rejuvenations during the 80's. Cosmetic surgery curtail my practice but people are coming back to a less dramatically way of maintaining the face.

PNE Balancing: Balancing Spirit, Mind and Body for Wellness.

I thank Dr. Darren Starwynn for his seminar, notes and passion for acupuncture. I look forward to attending his seminars because researchers help me to keep current.

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