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Why do they want to look at my tongue?

The tongue is a map of the body. It reflects the general health of the organs and meridians. Your acupuncturist will look at the color, shape, cracks and coating on your tongue.

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Why do they want to feel my pulse?

There are twelve pulse positions on each wrist that your acupuncturist will palpate. Each position corresponds to a specific meridian and organ. Your acupuncturist will be looking for twenty-seven individual qualities that reflect overall health. If there are any problems, they may appear in the pulse.

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What will my acupuncturist do?

During the initial exam a full health history will be taken. Questions will be asked regarding symptoms, health and lifestyle. Your acupuncturist also may check pulses and your tongue and may conduct a physical exam. This information is then organized to create a complete, accurate and comprehensive diagnosis of where Qi has become blocked or imbalanced. After the interview process, you may receive an acupuncture treatment. Visits with your acupuncturist may last from thirty to
ninety minutes.

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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy.

An acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body’s Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health. It also can improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.

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The Road to Happiness

Good Morning, Santa Barbara and Fountain Valley Acupuncture Patients!

The Road to Happiness is not nearly as difficult as we try to make it. – Anonymous

Below is a very simple road to happiness written by an unknown author many, many years ago.  The years have flown by, the centuries have turned, times have changed and technology has transformed the world; yet the road to real happiness remains unchanged.

Spend some time this weekend reflecting on where you are on the road to happiness and areas you might want to improve as you read, The Road to Happiness:

  • “Keep skid-chains on your tongue; always say less than you think.  Cultivate a low, persuasive voice.  How you say it often counts far more than what you say.
  • “Make promises sparingly and keep them faithfully, no matter what it costs you.
  • “Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind and encouraging thing to or about somebody.  Praise good work done, regardless of who did it.  If criticism is merited, criticize helpfully and never spitefully.
  • “Be interested in others:  interested in their pursuits, their welfare, their homes, and families.  Make merry with those who rejoice and mourn with those who weep.  Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel that you regard them as a person of importance.
  • “Be cheerful.  Keep the corners of your mouth turned up.  Hide your pains, worries, and disappointments under a pleasant smile.  Laugh at good stories and learn to tell them.
  • “Preserve an open mind on all debatable questions.  Discuss, but don’t argue.  It is the mark of a superior mind to disagree and yet be friendly.
  • “Let your virtues, if you have any, speak for themselves, and refuse to talk of another’s vices.  Discourage gossip.  Make it a point to say nothing to another unless it is something good.
  • “Be careful of others’ feelings.  Wit at the other fellow’s expense is rarely worth the effort and may hurt where least expected.
  • “Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you.  Simply live so that nobody will believe them.
  • “Don’t be too anxious about getting your just dues.  Do your work, be patient, keep your disposition sweet, forget self, and you will be respected and rewarded!”

Enjoy your day, Santa Barbara and Orange Counties!  Remember that “character counts.”

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