Yasmin Fakih provides gentle acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for the Pittsburgh area. For thousands of years, traditional Chinese medicine has been used to treat a wide variety of health concerns. Most problems are caused by imbalances in our bodies. Acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine work to correct these imbalances so the body can heal itself naturally.
It is a holistic approach that works to resolve the underlying condition instead of just treating symptoms.
It is a holistic approach that works to resolve the underlying condition instead of just treating symptoms.
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Below you will find a comprehensive description of Yasmin's acupuncture and Oriental medicine services.
Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to produce powerful therapeutic effects.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, energy called Qi (pronounced "chee") flows through 14 main meridians in the body.
When Qi flow is blocked, or unbalanced, illness results.
The stimulation of acupuncture points promotes the smooth flow of Qi and engages the body's natural healing response.
Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to produce powerful therapeutic effects.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, energy called Qi (pronounced "chee") flows through 14 main meridians in the body.
When Qi flow is blocked, or unbalanced, illness results.
The stimulation of acupuncture points promotes the smooth flow of Qi and engages the body's natural healing response.
Here you'll find answers to the most common questions asked about acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
Most people's experience with needles involve hypodermic needles used at doctor's offices to give shots or draw blood.
Those needles are much thicker and have a hollow center like a straw.
Acupuncture needles are much thinner and solid, more like a cat whisker or human hair.
The insertion is very quick so little or no pain is felt.
Most people find acupuncture to be very relaxing and enjoyable-some even fall asleep during the treatment.
Most people's experience with needles involve hypodermic needles used at doctor's offices to give shots or draw blood.
Those needles are much thicker and have a hollow center like a straw.
Acupuncture needles are much thinner and solid, more like a cat whisker or human hair.
The insertion is very quick so little or no pain is felt.
Most people find acupuncture to be very relaxing and enjoyable-some even fall asleep during the treatment.
Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is caused by an overreaction of the immune system to something in the environment.
Seasonal allergies are triggered by the pollens of trees, grass, or weeds.
Perennial allergies might be triggered by dust mites, mold, or animal dander.
Exposure to the allergen causes symptoms such as itchy, watering eyes, sneezing, runny nose and sinus congestion.
While there are many Western medications that treat the symptoms associated with allergies, they often produce unwanted side effects such as drowsiness and immune system suppression.
Seasonal allergies are triggered by the pollens of trees, grass, or weeds.
Perennial allergies might be triggered by dust mites, mold, or animal dander.
Exposure to the allergen causes symptoms such as itchy, watering eyes, sneezing, runny nose and sinus congestion.
While there are many Western medications that treat the symptoms associated with allergies, they often produce unwanted side effects such as drowsiness and immune system suppression.
Acupuncture can provide powerful relief from headaches and migraines without the side-effects of many over-the-counter and prescription medications.
After determining the typical location (around temples, behind eyes, forehead, back of head, etc), quality of pain (dull, distending, sharp/stabbing, heavy), what makes it better or worse (activity or rest, time of day, weather, food, menstruation, etc.) and getting a better idea of your unique body constitution, we can help determine the "root" cause of your headaches and come up with an appropriate treatment plan.
After determining the typical location (around temples, behind eyes, forehead, back of head, etc), quality of pain (dull, distending, sharp/stabbing, heavy), what makes it better or worse (activity or rest, time of day, weather, food, menstruation, etc.) and getting a better idea of your unique body constitution, we can help determine the "root" cause of your headaches and come up with an appropriate treatment plan.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture have effectively been used in the treatment of infertility for thousands of years.
Whether you are trying to get pregnant naturally or are wanting to increase the effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) such as IVF or IUI, incorporating TCM can be very helpful.
I often use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that are custom tailored to help balance your reproductive system and overcome your unique fertility obstacles.
Whether you are trying to get pregnant naturally or are wanting to increase the effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) such as IVF or IUI, incorporating TCM can be very helpful.
I often use a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that are custom tailored to help balance your reproductive system and overcome your unique fertility obstacles.
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