What is auriculotherapy and how are those seeds used?

Auriculotherapy is another means of treating the body by applying seeds to the ears.  As there are many ways to treat the body the ears are the most productive and stimulated areas.  Ears, hands, feet, and tongue can all be treated in this way as they are reflexes and become tender to touch for a specific condition.  A reflex is much the same as stringing up Christmas lights.  If the lights are on single phase line any light can blow out the circuit.  One would have to test each light to make the line work.  Your body is not a single phase but multiple circuits where the answer, or light bulb out, can be found and treated.  The most important reflex or circuit is the ears. 
 
Auriculotherapy initially began in Egypt with the insertion of earrings to treat conditions.  Gold earnings were placed in the ear to treat under active circuits, and silver to treat overactive circuits.  As the world evolved earrings took on a cosmetic acceptance when in actuality one could be under or over stimulating a specific area in their body.
 

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is puncturing of the skin using very small needles. Acupuncture, simply stated, is a health science which is used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction in the body.  Historians have stated, "More people have benefited from Acupuncture over the course of fifty centuries than the combined total of all other healing sciences, both ancient and modern."
 
Acupuncture has its roots deeply planted in China between 5,000 and 7,000 years ago but may have originated in India over 10,000 years ago.. Its use spread throughout ancient Egypt, the Middle East, the Roman Empire and later into Western Europe as merchants and missionaries to China told of the amazing discoveries the people of the Orient had developed. Acupuncture did not become known on a national level in the US until 1971 when diplomatic relations between China and America were relaxed and President Nixon needed an emergency appendectomy using acupuncture as anesthesia.
 
above is an electrical device to treat acupuncture points

Initially, Acupuncture appears strange, as its primary notoriety is the utilization of needles placed in the skin at various locations to relieve pain or affect a body part. This methods is effective because there is an energy network traversing just below the surface of the skin which communicates from the exterior to the internal organs and structures over 1,000 "Acupoints" on the body. This energy works in harmony with the body's circulatory, nervous, muscular, digestive, genitourinary and all other systems of the body. When this vital energy becomes blocked or weakened, an effect in a body system or anatomic location becomes evident. Stimulation of one or a combination of key "Acupoints" on the body may restore harmony to the affected area.  At Health Specialties we choose to use a needle-free acupuncture by way of a hand-held laser correlating to the same frequency as acupuncture needles.  If clients desire needles, we may apply them.
 

How can Pacifica Chiropractic help with pregnancy?

What a better way to enhance your 40 weeks of anticipation by increasing your health, maintaining proper alignment of your pelvis, and take the best nutrient to support you and the growth of your little one.
 
Our Clinic focuses on aligning the pelvis.  During pregnancy your pelvis must continually open up to allow the growth of your fetus.  Ligaments become lax to allow pelvic expansion and muscles have to contract harder to keep everything from falling apart.  By properly aligning your pelvis we can treat discomfort associated with pregnancy: low back pain, headaches, nausea, and fatigue.   We also use acupuncture and Chiropractic to turn a breached baby, speed up labor, and decrease pain during transition.  Clients have witnessed an increase in labor time when their pelvis is not properly aligned for giving birth.  Health Specialties also treats clients post-partum by placing the pelvis back into its pre-pregnancy alignment, nutritional analysis for breast feeding or recovery, and pain management.
 
Other women's issues Menopause, hot flashes, infertility, and depression are all physiological imbalances.  Your body communicates through chemical messengers called neurotransmitters.  These tasks include creating hormones, enzymes and cytokines, the cellular signals to repair and create insulin, energy, tissue growth, and metabolic functions to name a few.  Health Specialties increases neurological transmission through its procedures so your body can function at its optimum and confront your imbalance. 
 
Pediatric issues A common question we field at Health Specialties is "Why should I bring in my kids when they don't have what I am here for?"  The answer is to help prevent getting what you have.  Not allowing the body to perform at its optimum decreases the ability to fight infection, repair traumatic experiences, and regenerate functional tissue.  Chiropractic releases the adaptations your body has put in place to keep you functioning after any disease or accident.  Children rarely have a lifetime of these events compounded to make their problems difficult.  In general, although children are sick or in pain when given the correct treatment they respond very quickly.


Why are there so many charts in the office?

Charts help us to show you what your current condition is and how we can help you both in and out of the office.  The definition of doctor is "teacher."  We want to teach you as much as we can in our office not in hopes that you wont utilize our services, but so you may help yourself and others that you know are living in discomfort.  Health Specialties maintains we are the experts in treating spinal inflammation, but there are numerous preventions you can do to speed your recovery, decrease office visits, save money and ultimately restore your health.
 

Will I have to get undressed?

The procedures performed in our office do not require anyone to undress.  There are instances where it would be preferable to see the extremities, elbows and knees and feet, but we encourage you to wear something comfortable where you can lay down and change positions.

What is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP)?
In order to qualify for CCSP program one must be a licensed Chiropractor treating athletes or teams to maximize performance. A CCSP is licensed through the American Board of Chiropractic Sports Physicians and must go through a year of training and pass a National Board in order to receive licensure. Education includes but is not limited to sports injuries, psychology, fitness concepts, coaching, pre and post-participation physicals, practice and training enhancement, safety, biomechanics, sport specific nutrition and advanced exercise physiology.

What should I do about diet?

Diet should be an integral part of your life and is especially important to recovery.  One teaspoon of sugar can decrease your ability to ward off infection for up to one month.  There are 10 teaspoons in one can of Pepsi.  Diet is not about avoiding fat but avoiding the harmful fats, sugars and foods that help feed infections and disease.  Our newsletter will give dietary information so you can make wise, healthy decisions when eating out and going to the grocery store.
 

Should I be concerned with my shoes?

Orthotics, Heel lifts? Absolutely.  Shoes can rub very important acupuncture points located on the foot and toes and neurologically turn off muscles in your body, mainly in the lower back.  Improper fitting shoes can also displace the fibula from the talus (the ankle bones) and cause numerous symptoms and complaints.  Incorrectly placed heel lifts and orthotics not neurologically tested may cause back pain, headaches and other ailments.  Health Specialties checks not only your orthotic and heel lift to assure your foot is moving properly. We take it a few steps further by evaluating the ankle, knee, hip, pelvis and spine as a non-working foot is as bad as having a car with only one shock.  Over the course of time, even that car will need extensive, and possibly expensive, repairs.
 

What is the new client orientation?

Your new client orientation in our office consists of an exam, consult, and review of findings.  We will explain what your problem is, if and how we can fix it, and how many treatments your condition will require.  Health Specialties wants every client to be comfortable with the type of care giving at our facilities therefore we strive to give clients as much information and answer as many questions you have during your orientation.  Subsequent visits will continue to teach and answer questions as your treatment evolves. 
 


Does the medical community, my doctor, approve of this?

Your medical doctor, or M.D., may or may not approve of Chiropractic or may not be familiar with all 220 techniques used.  Our Clinic acknowledges there are unfamiliarity with several medical procedures as well.  In the 21st century most medical doctors are familiar with Chiropractic and understand the benefit.  Those who detest are behind the current research and literature available.  We invite your medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy (ie., D.O.) or other physician to visit our offices and see for themselves what is performed at Pacifica Chiropractic.
 
Our philosophy goes two ways.  We would not suggest to your medical doctor how to treat or evaluate your concerns, nor would we expect your medical doctor to explain what we do or give an honest opinion without meeting with a Pacifica Chiropractic Physician or being a patient themselves.