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Cari Cater, LAC

Acupuncturist

Cari Cater, Dipl.LAc is a National Board Certified Acupuncture Physician and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. As a Diplomate of the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medi ...
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Cari Cater, LAC
  • Smyrna, GA
  • Accepting new patients

Should you rest after acupuncture?

Yes rest is always helpful after acupuncture and helps to restore the body. It's important to stay hydrated after acupuncture because it can cause toxins to be released into your READ MORE
Yes rest is always helpful after acupuncture and helps to restore the body. It's important to stay hydrated after acupuncture because it can cause toxins to be released into your system.

Can acupuncture cure food allergies?

Yes. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture endorses the use of acupuncture for food allergies. Acupuncture can help to restore normal immune function.

Should I drink water after acupuncture?

Hello, You should be well hydrated before your treatment, and do make sure to drink plenty of water afterwards. You may be releasing toxins post-treatment even for a couple READ MORE
Hello,

You should be well hydrated before your treatment, and do make sure to drink plenty of water afterwards. You may be releasing toxins post-treatment even for a couple days. Up to 50% of pain can be decreased just by being hydrated!!
Hope that helps!

Cari

Can arthritis knee pain be treated with acupuncture?

Yes, it can. Acupuncture may stimulate activity of other pain-relieving chemicals in the body as well.

Can acupuncture help with chronic pain?

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a number of studies suggest that acupuncture works particularly well on chronic pain such as back and neck pain; osteoarthritis/knee READ MORE
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), a number of studies suggest that acupuncture works particularly well on chronic pain such as back and neck pain; osteoarthritis/knee pain; and headache. It often reduces the incidence and severity of tension headaches and may prevent migraines. “Therefore,” the NIH concludes <http://nccih.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/introduction>, “acupuncture appears to be a reasonable option for people with chronic pain to consider.”

What alternative healing practices can reduce my back pain?

Yes acupuncture can help alleviate back pain as it increases blood flow to your muscles to help alleviate stiffness and pain.

Does acupuncture reduce inflammation?

Yes acupuncture has been shown to reduce inflammation because it encourages better blood flow which in turn helps to eliminate inflammation.

Can vertigo be treated with acupuncture?

Yes, it can, however, Neurolink is better suited as it can get to the root cause of why you have Vertigo.

Where are acupuncture needles placed for migraines?

I use a mirror image method so it depends on what part of the head is involved. I primarily use needles in the hand and feet.

Best of luck.

Dr. Cari

Will acupuncture help me with hand pain?

Yes, it helps blood flow, which can help to ease inflammation and joint pain.

Best of luck,

Amanda

Can acupuncture lower blood pressure?

Yes, acupuncture has been known to lower blood pressure in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle. It helps free of up energy pathways which help lower anxiety and promote healing. Be READ MORE
Yes, acupuncture has been known to lower blood pressure in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle. It helps free of up energy pathways which help lower anxiety and promote healing.

Be well,

Amanda

Does acupuncture relieve depression symptoms?

Acupuncture had been used for thousands of years to help with mental health. It calms the mind, reduces inflammation in the brain and balances organs that are each responsible READ MORE
Acupuncture had been used for thousands of years to help with mental health. It calms the mind, reduces inflammation in the brain and balances organs that are each responsible for handling at least one emotion (liver:anger, spleen:worry, stomach:anxiety, etc.). It can also help the body process out trauma by balancing the 13 Chinese Meridians. Acupuncture helps your nervous system switch from fight/flight mode to healing mode (sympathetic to parasympathetic nervous system). The body can’t be in both systems at once and it needs to be in parasympathetic to heal.

I hope that helps!

Cari Cater, Dipl.LAc

How often does acupuncture cause bacterial infections?

As long as the acupuncturist is using sanitary needles, which all should be, you should not have issues with bacteria. For added measure clean your hands well before having it READ MORE
As long as the acupuncturist is using sanitary needles, which all should be, you should not have issues with bacteria. For added measure clean your hands well before having it done with a good antibacterial soap.
Good Luck!

Is acupuncture safe?

Acupuncture is FDA approved and is safe for most all conditions. That said, you would really need to be checked out by the acupuncturist to go over your issues before proceeding READ MORE
Acupuncture is FDA approved and is safe for most all conditions. That said, you would really need to be checked out by the acupuncturist to go over your issues before proceeding as each person is different.

I take blood thinners regularly. Is acupuncture dangerous for me?

No, acupuncture is safe. The needles are approximately the width of three hairs! I may just use fewer needles, it depends also on the age of the patient. Hope that helps!! Cari READ MORE
No, acupuncture is safe. The needles are approximately the width of three hairs! I may just use fewer needles, it depends also on the age of the patient.

Hope that helps!!

Cari

What can acupuncture do for the muscles?

Acupuncture may alleviate muscle pain through the insertion of needles into the body. During this therapy, the body releases hormones called endorphins and endorphins are your READ MORE
Acupuncture may alleviate muscle pain through the insertion of needles into the body. During this therapy, the body releases hormones called endorphins and endorphins are your body’s natural painkillers, which help you to feel alert, relaxed and mobile. Once your body is relaxed, you are not as tense and your muscles get better blood flow, which in turn allows them to recover.

Are acupuncture needles reused?

Absolutely not. If you're worried just explain to the practitioner that you are a little nervous about needles and ask to see one. It should come from a small surgically sealed READ MORE
Absolutely not. If you're worried just explain to the practitioner that you are a little nervous about needles and ask to see one. It should come from a small surgically sealed pack and have a round tube on it used for placing the needles. Also look for a sharps container which is what the needles should be disposed in after each use.
Hope this helps.

When should I get acupuncture treatment for fertility?

Usually the best time is 48 hours within ovulation, however you need to start as soon as possible and once you get in balance you will come on a more defined schedule to align READ MORE
Usually the best time is 48 hours within ovulation, however you need to start as soon as possible and once you get in balance you will come on a more defined schedule to align with your cycles.

Does a daith piercing help with migraines?

Not knowing your medical history, all I can say is that I have seen people it has worked for and people that it hasn't. It really depends on what the underlying cause of your migraines READ MORE
Not knowing your medical history, all I can say is that I have seen people it has worked for and people that it hasn't. It really depends on what the underlying cause of your migraines is.
Best of luck.

Can acupuncture help with the cold?

Yes, it has been shown to help boost your immune system, reduce phlegm, and calm coughing and will also help to drain the sinuses.
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