ACUPUNCTURE
ACUPUNCTURE INVOLVES THE INSERTING OF THIN NEEDLES INTO SPECIFIC POINTS IN THE BODY.
Those who are afraid of needles need not be put off as the needles are very thin and do not hurt in the same way as an injection. These points are mainly located on “meridians”: lines that connect to various organs and systems of the body (e.g. lung, spleen, kidney). An acupuncturist working within a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) framework will diagnose an imbalance in these functions through a thorough holistic examination. For the acupuncturist, health depends on the balance of these elements. It may be difficult to imagine that these lines and points are anything more than imagination, but they can be clearly detected by a change in the skin’s resistance to electricity.
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Simple, kind and confident about what he would do in my case. Although I have already had 3 sessions I already feel very good!!!!. I will have one last one to complete my treatment. I have no words to describe how I feel physically. I highly recommend him!!!
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Mr. Fotis, in addition to being an excellent chiropractor, is a remarkable person who will listen to his patient very carefully, understand your concerns and fears, but will also explain to you what you have and what procedure will follow. For the last 5 years, I have suffered a lot from pain in my back, knee and foot. The fact that I have visited many doctors, physiotherapists and having done a lot of MRIs had disappointed me and had made me very depressed as I felt that my life was no longer of good quality and that nothing was working. In my search for an alternative solution, I accidentally found Piraeus Chiropractic and with a little mistrust I thought of trying this treatment. After 5 treatments, I am pleased to say that I have seen significant improvement with the help of Mr. Fotis and Mrs. Monica. As he tells me, he is trying to go back in time and make up for it as I had learned to live with this pain and with my body in a specific position.
His love and passion for what he does makes him an excellent professional and an exceptional person who treats the patient with respect. He does the best calibration!
Pain due to peripheral neuropathy, or any of the musculoskeletal problems, responds well in the majority of cases in our experience. It is important for the Doctor to determine the cause and source of the problem so that you have the right kind of technique for inserting and manipulating needles at “energy points” in the body. According to the teachings of acupuncture this will restore health and well-being.
Acupuncture views the human body as a whole that includes many "functioning systems" that in many cases are related to physical organs.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Research measuring the effectiveness of acupuncture for weight loss found that the treatments increased ghrelin, a hormone that controls meal initiation, and decreased leptin.
Our goal is not just to get you pregnant! The first thing we do is to improve your overall health vitality by laying a “foundation” so that you have a better chance of conceiving, carrying, and giving birth to a healthy baby.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
According to classical theory, acupuncture works by removing blockages in the energy channels, or meridians, in the body. Like rivers of energy, these meridians flow along regular pathways to irrigate and nourish the organs and tissues of the body. An obstruction to the movement of these rivers acts like a dam that blocks the natural flow of energy, causing an imbalance that manifests as illness and pain. By inserting needles and stimulating acupuncture points, an acupuncturist removes these blockages and restores the natural balance and smooth flow of energy throughout the body.
Contrary to classical theory, modern science suggests that the placement of acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release biochemicals, such as endorphins, immune system cells, and neurotransmitters, into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. In addition to killing pain, these chemicals can affect the body's internal regulatory system and affect involuntary bodily functions such as blood flow, immune responses, body temperature, and digestion.
What can acupuncture treat?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating a wide variety of medical conditions, ranging from pain problems, addictions, and emotional disorders.
To see a list of the conditions we commonly treat, please see the Conditions Treated section below.
What can I expect during my acupuncture visit?
During a typical first visit, your acupuncturist will take a detailed health history, thoroughly explore your main complaint, perform a physical exam, and determine a diagnosis for you. From this, a treatment plan is designed and administered. This plan may include acupuncture as well as complementary techniques, such as cupping, massage, electrical stimulation, gua sha, or heat therapy, if necessary. This can take 60 to 75 minutes, but is necessary to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique health condition while focusing on your primary concern. Treatments during subsequent visits will be tailored to your progress and will generally last from 30 to 45 minutes.
Since acupuncture is a discipline in its own right, the applications are limitless – from pain control to weight loss. See below for a list of conditions acupuncture can help with…
CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
- Hypertension
ENDOCRINE
- Chronic fatigue
- Diabetes
- Head/face disorders
- Meniere's disease
- Headache/migraines
- RGC
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Tooth pain
NEUROLOGICAL
- Multiple sclerosis
- Herpes
- Thoracic outlet carpal tunnel
- Paralysis after stroke
UROGENITAL
- Incontinence
- Bedwetting
- Bladeder malfunction
SKIN CONDITIONS
- Loose skin
- Rosacea
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Acne
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- General well-being
- Cellulite Reduction
- Non-surgical facelift
- Stop smoking.
- ...and more
MUSCULOSKELETAL
- Back pain
- Back pain/sciatica
- Sore throat
- Joint/limb pain
- shoulder pain
- Hip Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Sports injuries
- Scoliosis
- Muscle spasms
- Numbness and Tingling
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL
- Worry
- stress
- Depression
- Insomnia/sleep disorder
- Dizziness
- Energy
GYNECOLOGY
- Irregular/painful menstruation
- PMS
- Menopause
- Women's issues Infertility
- Morning sickness
- Poor fetal position
- breech presentation
RESPIRATORY
- Bronchial asthma
- Allergic rhinitis
- Bronchitis
- Common cold
- Cough
- Sinusitis
DIGESTION CONSTIPATION/DIARRHEA
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- heartburn and indigestion
Chinese acupuncture is finally getting under the skin of dieters by tapping into the body’s many hidden energy meridians. The ancient practice of acupuncture helps treat a variety of ailments, and Western medical practitioners are now embracing it to quell chronic pain, post-surgical pain, nausea and vomiting, high blood pressure, addictions, and weight loss. When thin needles are inserted thinly into the skin along strategic points on the body, it can restore balance to the flow of energy along the rivers of Qi (pronounced chee), or life force. There are many reasons why people become overweight—hormonal imbalances, a slowed metabolism, overeating, poor diet, and lack of exercise are some of the most common. Using acupuncture to address weight loss is a multifaceted approach. Identifying the Benefits The rationale for using acupuncture for weight control is based on the hypothesis that weight gain could be the result of disrupted energy flow to and from the brain’s regulatory center, called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is responsible for maintaining “homeostasis,” or the functional balance that allows the body to run as a well-coordinated organ. It is the body’s dispatch center that regulates hormones and neurochemicals and helps control body temperature, circadian rhythms, thirst, and hunger. Of particular interest is acupuncture’s ability to affect obesity hormones.
Research measuring acupuncture’s effectiveness for weight loss found that the treatments increased ghrelin, a hormone that controls meal initiation, and decreased leptin, a hormone that regulates fat storage and metabolism. The guiding principle is that acupuncture can enhance any other weight-management strategy by curbing appetite, suppressing cravings, boosting metabolism, improving digestion, regulating hormones associated with obesity, and enhancing how nutrients are used. It also enhances the function of the liver, an organ that produces many chemicals critical to digestion, nutrient processing, and fat breakdown. Acupuncture can also increase the tone of the smooth muscles in the stomach to help people know when they are full. Complete a full course of treatment – Acupuncture for weight loss is best achieved with a number of treatments administered over a period of several weeks. Follow a comprehensive weight loss program – Acupuncture may be most beneficial when used alongside a comprehensive weight loss program, such as the Dr. Monica® Weight Loss Program.
