FAQ
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Our mission is to provide integrative medicine in the place where you live in order to keep you happy and healthy. Here at Sweet Grass Acupuncture & Wellness, we understand that acupuncture is still an emerging medicine in our culture. We are happy to answer any questions you have about our medicine, how it works and what it can treat. We want all of our clients to feel safe and well informed. Below are a few of the most common questions.
If you have more questions, we’d be happy to oblige. Call us at 307-277-4376 or email us at sweetgrassacu@gmail.com.
Acupuncture is effective at treating many conditions but the following are most common. If you have questions about your specific health condition, please give us call at 307-277-4376 for a free phone consultation. We’d be happy to help.
Pain and Pain Management:
+ Low back pain
+ Neck pain
+ Sciatica
+ Arthritis
+ Headache and migraines
+ TMJ
+ Tennis Elbow
+ Fibromyalgia
+ Sports injuries
+ Post surgery care
+ Carpal tunnel
Functional Disorders:
+ Insomnia and sleep issues
+ Fatigue
+ Digestive issues including IBS and Crohn’s disease
+ Allergies
+ Anxiety and stress disorders
+ PTSD
+ Addiction recovery
+ Cancer care, Chemo-therapy side effects
Women’s and Pediatric Conditions:
+ Infertility
+ Menopause
+ Amenorrhea
+ PMS
+ Polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis
+ Postpartum care
+ Insufficient lactation
+ Morning Sickness
+ Colic
+ Children’s sleep issues
+ Children’s digestive issues
+ Children’s cold and allergies
Unlike traditional needles which are hollow and barbed, acupuncture needles are thin and filiform causing little or no sensation upon insertion. Often patients will not even know that a needle has been placed. Each need is sealed, sterile and for single use only.
Acupuncture is a safe and effective form of medicine that can be used in conjunction with conventional practices. It is especially effective for functional disorders. Functional disorders are when the body is out of balance but western standards have no specific treatment or the treatment is ineffective. This can often leave the patient with little or no choices to improve their quality of life. Acupuncture looks at your overall health and treats you holistically. We take into account habits, diet and history. This method can lead to fast and successful results in an average of 6-8 weeks for the cost of an average monthly grocery bill.
The average course of treatment is 6-8 appointments, over a duration of 2-3 months.
In simple terms, acupuncture uses a set of specific points around the body that when needled increase blood flow and decrease inflammation. Acupuncture also interacts with the central nervous system, immune system and the HP axis of the brain, which controls endorphins, neurotransmitters and hormones. From a methodology standpoint, Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture look to treat the root of your health problem, not just the symptoms. This leads to long term results.
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses various plants and their natural medicinal properties, much like your grandmother would drink mint tea for indigestion or give you honey for a sore throat. Each herb has a chemical makeup and like modern pharmaceuticals they can reduce inflammation, balance hormones and can be anti-bacterial. The difference between herbs and pharmaceuticals is that when used together Chinese herbs work synergistically, balancing each others actions and therefor producing little to no harmful side effects. A specific formula might include 3 to 30 different ingredients such as roots, bark, twigs, dried leaves, seeds and flowers. At home, the formulas can be taken in pre-made pill form or in granular form, where you mix with water and drink like a tea.
Herbs are a very cost effective way to prolong your treatments. They are designed with the same intention of your acupuncture treatment. When consumed, it helps your body to remember the healthy dynamic that we are trying to establish.
Medicinal herbs treat many or all of the same conditions that acupuncture treats.
On your first visit to Sweet Grass Acupuncture & Wellness we will spend time going over your complete health history. For fertility treatments please feel free to bring your spouse or partner to your first meeting. An initial treatment is 75 minutes long, with each follow up appointment lasting 55 minutes. After a full evaluation of your health, we will discuss a treatment plan. This plan will outline recommendations for acupuncture, herbs, diet, and lifestyle that will help you achieve your health goals.
Please bring any medical tests that you have had done recently. Also, a list of your medications and supplements that you take is helpful. For fertility patients, basal body temperature charts, or hormone and blood panels is very helpful. If you need for your medical charts to be faxed from your doctor you may fax to 307.277.4376. To help us serve you most efficiently, please fill out your intake forms completely prior to your appointment. This will allow us to have adequate time to discuss your health at length.