FAQ
“I came to Dr. Huang because I was experiencing difficult menopausal symptoms and extreme fatigue. I was immediately impressed by her ability to assess my needs as an individual and by her willingness to allow me to have a say in my treatments. After following her prescribed diet, supplements, and acupuncture treatments for three months, I am now back to my normal energy level and have calmed my menopausal symptoms. This wonderful holistic approach awakens your inner energy and helps your body to heal itself. I will continue to use acupuncture and this holistic drug-free approach for the rest of my life. I highly recommend Dr. Haung to everyone!”
B.L., Rumson, NJ.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The acupuncture needles do not hurt as much as regular needles because they are thin, flexible and not hollow inside the needle, so they don't traumatize the tissue as much as the regular needles. My practice only use the best high-tech disposable acupuncture needles which were sterilized stainless steel needles for your comfort.How do you put needles in small children?
Infants actually don't mind the needles much. Only in early childhood do children start to be apprehensive.For small children, I've developed special acupuncture techniques. I've found that most children will accept scalp needles because they don't see the needle inserted, and the scalp is not as sensitive as skin. This technique has helped a lot of children with ADHD and mental stress.
Finally, even the most apprehensive children (or adults) are usually comfortable with auricular acupuncture with seeds. With this technique, I place a tiny seed covered by a tiny bandage on the sensitive acupuncture points of the patient's ear. There are no needles involved in this technique.
How does ear acupuncture work?
There are many microsystems in our body like our ears, feet, tongue and scalp. Man is considered a microcosm that expresses the harmony of natural order in the macrocosm, and reflex microsystems on man's surface recapitulate the body macrocosm in holographic form. That is, treating a particular point of our ears will generate specific healing powers in our body. A uricular acupuncture was founded in China but really scientifically perfected by French physicians after their missionaries acquired the skill from Asia more than two hundred years ago. Almost every tiny area of our ears was scientifically mapped to reflect a particular body part.
What are the differences between the needles and the seeds for auricular acupuncture?
The needles are more effective at the spot, but the seeds can be left on the ear for up to 3-5 days. By gently rubbing the seeds 3-4 times a day, you can provide continuous stimulation to heal the body. Also, the seeds do not penetrate the skin so they don't hurt at all.Where can I get more information about medical acupuncture?
Here are some useful links:- An Overview Of Medical Acupuncture, by Joseph M Helms, M.D.
- NCCAM Information and Resources Package