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Acupuncture is often able to provide very effective pain relief to those suffering from:
Chronic pain responds well to acupuncture, which is many times welcome relief for those suffering from fibromyalgia, arthritis and other chronic pain conditions. Acupuncture is also effective for aiding in weight loss and smoking cessation.
Dr. Hergert has obtained over 300 hours of post-graduate training in receiving his Diplomate in Acupucture from the Amercian Academy of Chiropractic Acupuncture (AACA), which is the highest level of Acupuncture training offered to the profession. Dr. Hergert was the 28th Doctor in the United States to achieve this honor with the AACA.
Acupuncture has been practiced in Asia for over five thousand years. The philosophy behind the treatment is that the body's energy flows along "meridians," which are curves or lines which circulate around the body. This energy flow is call qi (pronounced, "chee"). When the qi is impaired or interrupted, illness occurs.
Treatment consists of inserting tiny needles at various points on suspected meridians to move energy and allow the body's energy balance to be restored. The flow of energy can be impaired or interrupted disrupted either through emotional upset, physical trauma, poor diet, or stress. Microcurrent can also be use instead of needles in most cases, for effective, painless treatment. |