Because these services are listed in the GST Act as approved complementary health services, they are GST-free if: • you supply them as a recognised professional, and • it is generally accepted by one of the health professions listed in the GST Act ... more

Every day people ask me about Acupuncture for relief of their lower back pain and back injury. For many people, the thought (let alone the action) of an acupuncture needle into your body would only increase pain. However, acupuncture is a very safe ... more

Acupuncture is covered by some of the major insurance companies in New York. Sensitive to the financial concerns of our patients, we do our best to work with your insurance company. We will directly communicate with your insurance company about ... more

I am very prone to ear infections and have plugged eustachian tubes. I currently have water inside my eardrum and am very tired and dizzy. Normally this turns into an infection, but I am taking an herbal supplement to control yeast/fungus. ... more

The two work so well together because the chiropractic addresses the "mechanical" aspects of the misaligned vertebra (the sublixation), viz., putting the vertebra back where it is supposed to be. Then the acupuncture addresses the "energy" aspects ... more

I personally believe that acupunture can reverse hair loss. I am sure this is a controversial topic that should be examined on an individual basis. Many people believe that acupuncture is a safe and helpful treatment option. Some health insurance ... more

(Available from: http://www.acupuncturecollege.org.uk/acupuncture/The-College/Integration/Acupuncture-Course-by-CICM) Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), based on yin/yang and Eight Principle theory, is the mainstream style practised in China. It ... more

In respect of the diagnosis and treatment of illness, the knowledge and experience of the TCM practitioner is of vital importance. A thorough analysis of the patient's experiences and symptoms, the causes, nature and location of the illness as well ... more

Acupuncture can help calm and relax a person to help relieve depression and anxiety. Chinese herbs are also very effective for this purpose. Both acupuncture and herbs can help relieve many of the negative symptoms of depression such as insomnia ... more

Fewer and smaller needles are used and precise points are located by touch. The emphasis on touch has meant that acupuncture has long been a vocation for the blind in Japan. Japanese techniques are effective for illnesses of a fast-paced, urban ... more