Avenue Acupuncture FAQs

Acupuncture can stimulate endorphins, decrease stress, and help modulate nerve pain and itchiness, with one 2010 study showing a significant reduction in itch at the correct acupuncture points. Herbal medicine is often the best modality for eczema, with a formula tailored to each patient’s case to reduce symptoms and prevent recurrence.

Doctors often recommend tracking and avoiding triggers, keeping the skin moisturized with over the counter moisturizers or prescription corticosteroid creams, and in severe cases antibiotics, anti-itch drugs, or anti-inflammatory drugs. There is currently no cure for eczema.

The cause of eczema in Western medicine is unknown, though there appear to be genetic, environmental, and immune-related factors. Flare-ups can happen with no trigger at all, or can follow stress, sweating, overheating, certain foods, cosmetic products, and allergens.

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition in which the skin becomes very dry with patches of redness that can be intensely itchy, sometimes turning hard, scaly, crusted, or oozing. In adults it’s most commonly found on the elbows and knees, while in babies it’s often seen on the cheeks and chin.

Acupuncture aims to target the underlying cause of cramps by regulating hormones and increasing endorphin levels, helping relieve and prevent recurring pain. In one study, 90% of women who received acupuncture reported improvement in their menstrual cramps, compared to 18% in the control group, along with a reduction in pain medication use.

Acupuncture stimulates the release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine that regulate mood, helps regulate the body’s stress response, improves sleep quality by regulating circadian rhythms, increases energy levels, and supports emotional regulation.

Depression is a common mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. It can manifest through fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and physical aches.

The first visit takes roughly one hour depending on how many questions and concerns are brought up. The acupuncture session itself is half an hour long, and it’s recommended to wear loose, comfortable clothing.

Your first visit is a discovery process to determine the source of your health concerns, including a detailed health history, physical exam, and Tongue and Pulse examination. We may also use screening tests such as a computerized biofeedback device or eye tests if you are seeking help with an eye disease. If we can help, we’ll provide an acupuncture treatment to begin correcting the problem and gauge your body’s rate of response.

Yes. Acupuncture can enhance reproductive health and increase the chances of conception, alongside providing pain relief and reducing inflammation associated with endometriosis.