American College of Acupuncture

The American College of Acupuncture often receives queries from parents about acupuncture for children. Many adults have experienced notable increases in health and wellness through the treatment, and often wonder if the same can apply to their children. But how safe is acupuncture for kids, and can children really receive treatment? Are there any effects that parents should know about? A gentle, natural treatment Acupuncture treatment for kids is considered a natural and minimally invasive approach to treatment and therapy. For parents who may be concerned about needles—perhaps worried about having needles on the kids’ skin, or maybe they know their children are afraid of needles—the American College of Acupuncture assures them that several treatments don’t require needles. Acupuncture for kids’ problems Parents have been turning to acupuncture as a cure or relief from various issues, including teething, colic, seasonal allergies, and even boosting the immune system durin...

Acupuncture’s worldwide renown comes from numerous reasons, not the least of which are the American College of Acupuncture’s efforts. Globally recognized as a world leader and a contributor to traditional Chinese medicine, the college takes great pride in this accomplishment. It considers it an honor to be able to propagate the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. In turn, the college highlights influential people, such as celebrities, who also use their influence to boost the benefits of acupuncture. Many famous individuals have spoken out to prove that acupuncture is a proven effective form of therapy. 1. Sandra Bullock The award-winning actress famous for her roles in America ’s Sweethearts, Practical Magic , and more had told the BBC network that acupuncture is part of her contract conditions. She credits it for maintaining her youthful beauty and health. 2. Lucy Liu The Elementary and Charlie ’s Angels star informed InStyle Magazine that she considers acupunc...

American College of Acupuncture is a revolutionary institution in the pursuit of alternative medicine in Houston, Texas. With four graduate degree programs for students to enroll in, it aim s to broaden the scope of learning in the philosophy of acupuncture and oriental medicine. The school is one of few regionally accredited schools that specialize in acupuncture treatment and derives much of its knowledge from sister schools in China and Taiwan. Mission and Vision One of the sources of pride for the college is that it is a pioneer institution on post-baccalaureate education for these fields. Graduates become successful care practitioners with profound knowledge of the applications of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The American College of Acupuncture believes that the collaborative efforts of both Oriental and Western medicine can lead to breakthroughs in the field of medical care. The result: a better life for everyone. History of Excellence Founded in 1991 by Shen Ping ...

The American College of Acupuncture believes that the current research on traditional Chinese medicine being used as a complementary treatment for alcohol dependence can yield effective results if developed further. In a study published recently, researchers have found out that acupuncture can be used to treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms for alcohol dependence. This is achieved by having active “feel-good” hormones at high levels in the body. Acupuncture is known to be one of the unconventional methods that can induce this state without a drug-focused process. This is important since one major issue with treating alcohol dependence is with the patient lapsing into another addiction, especially with opioid-based treatment plans. According to the American College of Acupuncture, the TCM method is so effective that it is already being recommended as an alternative tool for pain management, to avoid addiction from opioid-focused treatment. Opioid abuse is becoming a major issue ...

The American College of Acupuncture agrees that while traditional Chinese medicine methods like acupuncture are becoming popular because of their benefits in relaxation, as well as stress and pain management. However, there are also specific benefits to these methods. For example, aside from pain management tool, acupuncture can be used as an alternative treatment to injuries like shin splints. Shin splits, or tibial stress syndrome, occur when the tibia is put into too much stress, more than it can handle. According to the American College of Acupuncture, shin splits can be categorized as either medial, where the stress is found at the tendons of the posterior muscles, or anterior, where too much stress is handled by the tibialis anterior muscles. How does acupuncture treat shin splints? Supposedly, this is where pressure points in the TCM approach play a vital role. There are specific pressure points in the calf to trigger stress release and gradually manage the pain associ...

The American College of Acupuncture advocates the use of acupuncture to ease the symptoms and treat a wide variety of diseases. There have been numerous studies pointing to the health benefits of using this ancient Chinese procedure. Among the conditions that acupuncture is known to help with is pain and science now knows how. A paper written by researchers from the University of California Irvine's Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine discovered that electroacupuncture—a type of acupuncture wherein mild electrical currents are coursed through the needles— causes the release of enkephalins . These are natural opioids found in the brain.   Just like their medicinal counterparts, these opioids have strong pain-relieving effects, enabling patients to feel relief and comfort. Furthermore, these natural chemicals have the added ability to lower blood pressure. These results indicate that electroacupuncture may be applicable for the reduction of pain, as well as the ma...