Acupuncture is an old type of alternative medicine used in treating a number of conditions such as: pain-related ailments, menstrual and respiratory issues. Originating in China more than 4000 years back, acupuncture uses ultra-thin needles to penetrate the skin in strategic locations. While a high percentage of the philosophy is associated with Eastern spiritual beliefs, there's a science that supports this - for this reason, many practitioners have been combining the use of acupuncture with other methods for a holistic approach. If you're looking for Bethesda acupuncture treatment, you may want to look for a physician that's using it as part of a larger plan for wholeness.
You may inquire: why not let acupuncture stand on its own if you are considering it as a healing option? The answer is that, first of all, acupuncture admittedly doesn't treat all ailments, and in fact is not recommended for emergency situations; and second, not every ailment is rooted in physical problems. Sometimes, there are emotional issues that trigger an ailment, for instance, and treating the ailment by physical methods alone will not necessarily promote wholeness. A practitioner or physician knowledgeable in multiple methods and embracing a wholeness approach shall be more qualified to determine whether acupuncture will solve the problem, whether it must be used together with other treatments, or whether to pursue another approach entirely.
Seasons in Our Life, established by Dr. Carlos Durana, is one place that practices Bethesda acupuncture as part of a holistic approach. Since Dr. Durana is a licensed acupuncturist and psychologist, he is able to incorporate multiple avenues of healing like counseling, life coaching, stress management and Chinese herbology. This holistic approach to healing enables Seasons In Our Life to help people in a numerous capacities, including pain management, sports medicine, and female- and male-specific health issues.
Dr. Durana isn't just about medicine, he also gives out wholeness seminars and is the author of educational resources that encourage a lifestyle of wholeness. Of course, in situations where acupuncture is a vital alternative, Dr. Durana is versed in multiple techniques and can tailor-make a treatment plan for his patients. Note, however that acupuncture is just one of the options available because the approach of Seasons in Our Life is one that embraces wholeness on each level.
When looking a good Bethesda acupuncture clinic, consider how many alternatives the clinic offers. After all, what you actually need may simply be a broader approach.
Seasons in Our Life
4933 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD
(301) 654-0080
This article was added on Tuesday 12 January, 2010.
