 How Does Acupuncture Work?  Acupuncture
has long been used to assist people in quitting smoking. During acupuncture,
very small gauge, disposable needles are used to re-establish the
balance of energy in the body. The needles are inserted at points
that correspond to specific meridians, or energy pathways. The insertion
of these needles re-establishes the proper flow of energy within the
body. In this way, the patient's internal problems are treated using
these external meridian pathways. By manipulating the flow of energy
through the body, the acupuncturist is able to address the side effects
of smoking cessation, such as nicotine withdrawl, loss of energy,
and irritability. Acupuncture can also be combined with herbal formulas
as a two pronged approach to smoking cessation.
The HighBalance™ SmokeFree system has been designed for use without acupuncture, and by itself, is an effective way to break the smoking habit. These formulas have been optimized for potency, effectiveness and ease of use. Many of our customer's, however, have also reported success in combining acupuncture with the SmokeFree system. For those individuals who are interested, Dr. Crum is available for acupuncture treatments as well as herbal consultations in person or by telephone. Treatment
Philosophy - Does is it Hurt? Dr. Crum employs a gentle needling technique, using fine gauge, disposable needles. During most treatments, the patient experiences only a slight pressure at the time of the needle insertion. Dr. Crum is happy to consult with patients regarding any concerns they might have about the treatment. Dr.
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