F.A.Q|May Acupuncture Clinic

F.A.Q

Are the needles painful？
Do I get scars from moxa？
What kind of problems acupunture help？
Can acupunture help weight loss？
Can I receive treatments while I am having period？
Can I receive treatments while I am pregant？
Can I get virus infection？
How often should I receive treatments？
Can I get side effects？
What should I do after a treatment？

Are the needles painful?

Most needles are 0.14mm in width, just thicker than a human hair, so they are painless.

Do I get scars from moxa?

There are two kinds of Moxibustion. One is called "direct", the other is "indirect".

"Indirect" moxa is not burned on the skin just close to it, so it does not leave any scars.
"Direct moxa will leave a small scar (1mm) and it will vanish within a week or 10 days. Consultation will be made before "direct" Moxibustion is carried out.

What kind of problems does acupuncture help?

Muscular problems such as stiff shoulders, lower back pain etc., respiratory problems such as asthma etc., stress related problems, stomach problems, irritated intestines, PMS etc...
Not only adults can be treated, but also babies and children are treated for problems such as bed wetting.

Can acupunture help weight loss?

It helps to improve your metabolism. Also, consultation of diet and exersise based on your constitution and life style is available.

Can I receive treatments while I am having period?

lt is very helpful. It is very helpful for women to understand more about yourselves.

Can I receive treatments while I am pregnant?

Yes. It will help morning sickness, breech babies, constipation, edema, lower back pain and etc. through pregnancy. After birth, it will help recovery, problems with breast feeding, tendinitis and more. It will benefit all the mothers who don't want to depend on medications.

Can I get virus infection through acupuncture needles?

Every needle is autoclaved at very high temperature and pressure after use. Every virus including the very low chance of HIV and hepatitis is destroyed. Disposable needles are available upon request.

How often should I receive treatments?

It is recommended to have treatment twice or three times a week for an acute problem till it passes, once a week for a chronic disease, and once or twice a month for general health promotion.

Can I get side effects from acupuncture?

There will be no side effects as expected in Western medicine. You may feel sleepy after the treatment, it will go away after a while. Also, you may feel the local area to be sore, this is the proof that your body is changing to repair itself. After this passes the area will feel more vital and stronger.

What should I do after a treatment?

Your whole energetic system has been worked on and re-sets so give your body some time to re-adjust and absorb the effect. It is highly recommended to take a rest after a treatment.
Taking a hot long bath can ruin the good result, because it over stimulates the body.

May Acupuncture Clinic|F.A.Q