A Brief History of Acupuncture

Have you been considering acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida? Curious about the history of acupuncture? When it all started? How it came to the United States? At Dawn Potter Acupuncture we are proud to offer Clearwater acupuncture and love educating our patients about it. Today, we’ll be covering a brief history of acupuncture and how it could benefit you. For additional questions about acupuncture near you or to schedule an appointment, contact our acupuncturist in Clearwater, Florida today.

About Ancient Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient system used for healing the body that actually predates recorded history on Earth. According to the research of acupuncture around the world, the practice actually began during the Stone Age (thousands and thousands of years ago) where sharp-edged tools and stones were used to puncture the skin and drain abscesses.

The first recording of acupuncture was actually in The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine, an ancient Chinese medical text by Huang Di Nei Jing. Modern acupuncture was established in 1368-1644 during the Ming Dynasty of China in the publication of The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

Acupuncture In The United States

Although acupuncture had existed in China for many years, it wasn’t until 1972 when President Nixon visited China that acupuncture became known in the United States. In 1995, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified acupuncture needs as a medical instrument. In 1997, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) began acknowledging acupuncture as an effective treatment option for various conditions. Over 40 states in the United States have licensing and certification training for acupuncture practice, with many of them requiring a national examination.

Clearwater Acupuncture

We have been providing acupuncture in Clearwater, Florida for many years, helping a variety of patients with a wide range of health issues and complications. To get started with your Clearwater acupuncture treatment, simply schedule a consultation with Dawn Potter.

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Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Medicine

When it comes to Chinese Medicine, many people can become confused. While Chinese Medicine is widely known for its pain relieving abilities, many people are unaware of how it can affect digestive disorders, stress levels, allergies and even fertility. At Dawn Potter Acupuncture, we offer a variety of Chinese Medicine treatment options, including acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, cupping and even moxabustion. Depending upon the cause of your ailment, symptoms or conditions, different techniques may be recommended. If you have additional questions about our Clearwater chinese medicine, feel free to give us a call. We’re always happy to answer questions.

Acupuncture in Clearwater

Acupuncture is a chinese medicine technique that involves inserting very fine needles into points on the body. Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years across the world and can be used for the treatment of a variety of conditions, pains and even addictions.

Clearwater Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese herbal medicine involves the use of plants, minerals and even flowers to heal the body. Chinese herbal medicine can come in various forms, however the most popular are pills and teas. Chinese herbal medicine generally has very few side effects and should be monitored closely.

Cupping in Clearwater

Cupping involves the use of jars being placed on the skin to create a vacuum using suction. This results in the tissue underneath being sucked and raised into the jar, increasing circulation, relieving pain and pulling toxins from the body. Cupping does leave temporary red, blue and/or purple marks, however they typically resolve after a few days.

Clearwater Moxabustion

Maxobustion involves burning an herb known as “mugwort” which is placed near the skin to warn a specific point. Maxobustion has been used around the world for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions, including asthma, gynecological disorders, diarrhea and more.

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Interested in improving your health with chinese medicine in Clearwater, Florida? Dawn Potter Acupuncture is always accepting new patients and would be more than happy to help. Schedule your appointment with us today for chinese medicine near you.

Clearwater Acupuncture is Beneficial and Safe During Pregnancy

Dawn Potter Acupuncture in Clearwater, FL, treats a variety of conditions, including infertility. Many of her patients ask if they can continue acupuncture after they have successfully become pregnant, and the answer is yes! In fact, it is beneficial to do so; Acupuncture helps to increase circulation of fresh nutrients and oxygen to the growing fetus, and supports the mother’s health in many ways, including reducing nausea and vomiting, pain, fatigue, and other pregnancy-related symptoms.

You do, however, want to make sure that your acupuncturist is properly trained and licensed, because there are certain acupuncture points that are best avoided during pregnancy.

Studies on Pregnancy Acupuncture

There are many studies showing that acupuncture is beneficial for nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. And a few cases have followed the moms afterward, to determine the impact of the acupuncture on the final pregnancy outcomes. For instance…

Pregnancy Outcome Following Women’s Participation In A Randomized Controlled Trial of Acupuncture to Treat Nausea and Vomiting in Early Pregnancy.

This study is the largest to date on the subject, and it involved almost 600 women who received acupuncture for their nausea and vomiting. The study compared 4 groups of women…those who had received regular acupuncture, formula acupuncture, “sham” acupuncture or no acupuncture at all.

The study concluded there were no differences between the 4 groups, in perinatal outcomes, including miscarriage, birth abnormalities, or complications during pregnancy. This lead the researchers to concluded that there are no serious negative effects from acupuncture administered during pregnancy.

For more information on the benefits of acupuncture on pregnancy, please visit this page.

Finding a Licensed Clearwater Acupuncturist

As mentioned previously, it is important to work with an experienced, trained and licensed pregnancy acupuncturist. If you are in Clearwater, Florida, Dawn Potter is Nationally Certified, State Licensed and has over 15 years experience with pregnancy acupuncture.

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Are you interested in acupuncture for pregnant women in Clearwater? Contact Dawn Potter Acupuncture today to schedule your appointment, we would be happy to help you!