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Randomized Trial of Acupuncture to Lower Blood Pressure.
http://circ.ahajournals.org

Acupuncture in the Treatment of Hypertension.
www.tufts.edu

Acupuncture Found To Be of Benefit in Knee Osteoarthritis.
http://nccam.nih.gov/news

Effectiveness of Acupuncture as Adjunctive Therapy in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Randomized, Controlled Trial.            http://www.annals.org/content/141/12/901.abstract

Acupuncture and osteoarthritis of the knee: a review of randomized, controlled trials.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18552606

Acupressure Relieves Low Back Pain.
www.sciencedaily.com

Acupuncture May Be More Effective Than Conventional Therapy In Treating Lower Back Pain.
www.sciencedaily.com

Acupuncture for Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
www.archinte.ama-assn.org

NPR: Acupuncture Helps Ease Back Pain.
www.npr.org

Acupuncture Reduces Nausea And Vomiting, Pain After Major Breast Surgery.
www.sciencedaily.com

Therapeutic effect of acupuncture on cisplatin-induced nausea and vomiting.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19186712

Acupuncture to alleviate chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in pediatric oncology – a randomized multicenter crossover pilot trial.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18949672

A progress study of 100 cancer patients treated by acupressure for chemotherapy-induced vomiting after failure with the pharmacological approach.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18299681

The value of acupuncture in cancer care.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18638692

National Institutes of Health Consensus Statement on Acupuncture (1998).
http://jama.ama-assn.org

National Cancer Institute Information about acupuncture for nausea and other side effects of treatment.
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics

Evaluation of acupuncture in the management of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.

Randomised trial of acupuncture compared with conventional massage and “sham” laser acupuncture for treatment of chronic neck pain.
www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov

Warm needle acupuncture, cupping and sciatica.
http://findarticles.com

Acupuncture and sciatica in the acute phase. Double-blind study of 30 cases.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6320400

Article about Tom Williams, L.Ac. Smokeout raises awareness: The University Health Center offers alternative treatment to end smoking addiction.
www.dailyemerald.com

The use of acupuncture in the treatment of temporomandibular dysfunction–an audit.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16618045

The short-term effects of acupuncture on myofascial pain patients after clenching.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17714105

Acupuncture works by improving the circulation of blood to the cells, tissues, and organs. When the body is injured or under stress, blood circulation can become blocked. In turn, these blockages prevent the cells, tissues, and organs from getting the necessary nutrients and oxygen that are carried by the blood.

Acupuncturists are trained to locate and release such blockages. They treat specific points to improve blood circulation, stimulate tissue repair, regulate breathing and blood pressure, balance hormones, and release natural painkillers.

More than 2,000 acupuncture points have been identified along fourteen meridians. These points often occur where nerves and blood vessels meet.

Acupuncture needles are flexible and thin. They resemble human hair or thread. Most patients experience only a slight pinprick sensation.

Acupuncture needles do not hurt like injection needles. The tip of an injection needle is sharp and pointed, enabling it to cut through dense tissue. In contrast, the tip of an acupuncture needle is rounded, enabling it to move around dense tissue.

In fact, acupuncture treatments are deeply relaxing. Most patients fall asleep on the treatment table or at least fall into a deep state of relaxation. This calming effect is part of what makes acupuncture so effective at treating stress-related illnesses.

Acupuncture is safe. At Turning Point Center, only single-use, disposable needles are used. Each needle comes in an individually sealed blister pack and is disposed of properly.

Acupuncture is virtually without negative side effects. According to the National Institutes of Health, “the incidence of adverse effects is substantially lower than that of many drugs or other accepted medical procedures.”

In fact, most of the “side effects” of acupuncture are positive. Because acupuncture treatment releases endorphins, patients often report improved mood, sleep, and ability to handle stress.

Acupuncture has been practiced in China for more than 2,500 years and in Japan for more than 1,500. It has improved the health and vitality of billions of people.

Recent scientific studies demonstrate the effectiveness of acupuncture for specific conditions, including fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and osteoarthritis of the knee. More studies are underway.

The World Health Organization recognizes more than 40 conditions for which acupuncture may be effective, including headache, seasonal allergies, and pain in the low back, neck, elbow, and knee. For a more complete list, please visit our “Conditions” section.

Yes! Practitioners at Turning Point Center are preferred providers on the following panels: Pacific Source, Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ODS/OEA and Providence Preferred. Many of our patients are employees of local school districts (Bethel, Eugene, Springfield), University of Oregon, Lane Community College, state of Oregon, cities of Eugene and Springfield, and Lane Council of Governments.

If you have been in an automobile accident in the past year, you do not need a physician’s referral to receive acupuncture for your injuries. Acupuncturists are able to establish their own treatment plans and submit claims to automobile insurance carriers. Oregon law requires all drivers to carry a minimum of $15,000 in medical coverage for personal injury claims.

If you have been injured on the job and your worker’s compensation claim has been approved, your physician can refer you for acupuncture treatment. Staff at the Turning Point Center have worked with SAIF, Liberty Northwest, and other worker’s compensation companies to ensure that claims are processed smoothly.

The staff of Turning Point Center is happy to verify acupuncture benefits for you and will bill your primary insurance. Just call and have your insurance information or claim number handy.

Fewer and smaller needles are used and precise points are located by touch. The emphasis on touch has meant that acupuncture has long been a vocation for the blind in Japan.

Japanese techniques are effective for illnesses of a fast-paced, urban culture. Whereas China remains largely rural, Japanese culture more closely resembles our own. As a result, Japanese acupuncture is uniquely effective for treating stress-related illnesses, postoperative pain, hormonal imbalances, and immune deficiencies.

Moxibustion is an herbal heat treatment. It regulates the flow of blood and strengthens the vital energy of the body by warming meridians and expelling cold.

Most often, the leaves of the mugwort are pressed into incense-like sticks. These sticks are lit and allowed to smolder. During a moxibustion treatment, these sticks are held above acupuncture points to treat a variety of ailments.

Moxibustion is a clinical specialty on par with acupuncture. In Japan, practitioners are separately licensed and practice as specialists. Tom Williams has studied moxibustion extensively with acupuncture master, Kiiko Matsumoto.

• The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/index.htm

• Mayo Clinic
  www.mayoclinic.com

• Acupuncture.Com – Gateway to Chinese Medicine, Health, and Wellness
  www.acupuncture.com

“I would like to thank you for the allergy relief this past allergy season. Tom’s work alleviated a number of my symptoms, and when I did have an attack, I seemed to rebound more quickly than usual. With your help, I was able to weather the storm without using any pharmaceuticals. That was a first for me. Keep up the great work!”

–J.B., Eugene, OR

“I am allergic to EVERYTHING! After nearly twenty years of immunotherapy, round the clock antihistamines and decongestants, daily sinus headaches, numerous sinus infections and asthma episodes, not to mention one too many systemic reactions to allergy shots, I finally had the good sense to seek alternative treatment.

I have not had so much relief from allergy symptoms, nor have I felt this healthy in general in more years than I can remember! No more decongestants (I still use an antihistamine nasal spray), no asthma meds, very infrequent headaches, very mild rhinitis and loving the outdoors!

I highly recommend acupuncture treatment at the Turning Point Center to control your allergies! You’ll love the staff too!! They are all welcoming, friendly, and competent and make your visits a pleasure.”

–Kathy Sniezko, Eugene, OR