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Acupuncture is a safe and natural approach to good health and well-being that has successfully helped billions of people for over 5000 years. It is a holistic treatment used to relieve symptoms and signs of many health problems, as well as to uncover the root causes of those symptoms. This ancient healing technique works by activating the natural, self-healing abilities of the body, thereby strengthening and supporting the body’s immune system to prevent future illness and disease. The Science behind Acupuncture Science has proven that everything is made of, and radiates, an energy that supports and enlivens our physical bodies. Ancient practitioners named this energy Qi (pronounced “chee”). Qi is a combination of energies derived from our air, our food and our inherited physical make-up. These combined energies are necessary for growth, development, movement, immune responses, maintenance of body temperature and overall body regulation. Our health is directly and profoundly influenced by the quality, quantity, and balance of Qi. Qi moves through the body by way of meridians, or “pathways,” within the body. Qi flows through these meridians as an invisible current, energizing, nourishing and supporting every cell, muscle, tissue, organ and gland. When Qi is balanced and flowing freely, the body’s natural self-healing abilities are activated, enabling internal stability and harmony to occur. When Qi is stuck, blocked or interrupted, the reverse can occur. The goal of acupuncture is to stimulate the blocked areas, allowing Qi to flow freely so that the body can flourish and true health and well-being can be achieved and maintained. Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to be effective in the treatment of:
A variety of acupuncture techniques are available: Traditional Needles (described above)
Non-Needle Microcurrent Color-Light: For the patient who would prefer a non-needle approach to acupuncture, or simply as a therapeutic alternative, Microcurrent Color Light offers a powerful combination of Eastern technique and Western technology. Also known as “electro-medicine,” Microcurrent Color Light has been used safely and effectively for decades by medical professionals, including chiropractors, physical therapists, and MDs, in treating injuries and chronic pain and illness. Microcurrent Color-Light is NOT the traditional milliamp electrical stimulation, but uses far less amperage for more effective, multi-site uses on the body. 
- Non-invasive approach- No side-effects - No pain - No downtime for healing - Holistic - Safe for chronic problems Light and color used together have remarkable healing effects on the body.  Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture):
- Uses acupuncture points on the ears to treat the whole body. Korean Hand Therapy/Korean Hand Energetics
Korean Hand Therapy (K.H.T.) is a system for awakening the body to health and wellness through your hands. By stimulating specific points on your hands, you can resolve pain and balance internal organ function. Thus, the overall effect on the body is identical to traditional acupuncture performed using the meridians located directly on the body. 
K.H.T. was discovered in 1971 by Dr. Tae-Woo Yoo, O.M.D., Ph.D. in Korea and has been clinically and experimentally tested for accuracy. K.H.T. includes the entire acupuncture meridian system within the hand. It is one of several microsystems representing the body just as auriculotherapy is a microsystem representing the body, but it uses the ears. K.H.T. can use any of the following to stimulate the acupuncture points: tiny acupressure pellets, magnets, heat via moxibustion, miniature acupuncture needles or an electrical point device. All are available at Dr. Kelley’s office.
Moxibustion Moxibustion is the process of burning a special herb, ai ye (Artemisia or mugwort), on or near the skin on either acupuncture points or areas of tenderness. This herb is used as opposed to a simple heating device or smoking device because it has the active chemical component called borneol. Incidentally, borneol can also be isolated in crystal form called bingpian, which is used for its antiseptic and analgesic effects. Dr. Kelley utilizes the indirect method of applying moxibustion to the body using the following methods:  Uses: • Pain therapy• Improves local circulation of Qi and blood flow • Eliminate diarrhea when used on the belly • Adjusts the Central Nervous System functions (activation or sedation according the Chinese or Oriental Medicine theory) • Promotes the metabolic functions of the body • Activates the phagocytic actions of some white blood cells and increases certain local white blood cells to an area to fight infection • Stimulates the production of erythrocytes (red blood cells). • Increases the immune system’s functions (i.e., eliminating the common cold). Contraindications: - Fever- High blood pressure - Extremely weak individuals - Certain skin conditions, especially those with acute inflammation and swelling - Sensitive areas such as the eyes, face, genitals and the abdomen of pregnant women. (Note: Moxibustion on the hand using the Korean Hand Energetics method, is safe for PREGNANCY and for DIABETICS because it uses the hand, not the body points.)
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