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Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo, LAC

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Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo, LAC
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Is acupuncture good for bronchitis?

Our medicine is usually effective at helping with this. It probably would also include some lifestyle changes and herbal therapy as well, which we are also trained in.

Can acupuncture help your skin?

Yes. But I'd probably include some herbal therapy, some diet recommendations and perhaps some lifestyle changes as well, all within our scope of practice.

How long does facial acupuncture last?

I do not practice cosmetic acupuncture. I have met patients who swear it is great, but it's just not what I got into this medicine for. Sorry that i am not much help on this READ MORE
I do not practice cosmetic acupuncture. I have met patients who swear it is great, but it's just not what I got into this medicine for. Sorry that i am not much help on this topic. My mom actually did facial acupuncture for a while and she was very impressed with results.

As far as how long acupuncture lasts... it depends. If your life is especially insulting to your health, nothing changes that but you. Acupuncture facilitates balance in the body, but nothing is a magic cure or can overcome the insults to our health that we engage in. It can correct them temporarily, or you could use acupuncture life long to manage the insults... but the only thing that is permanent is changing the insults.

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

I'm afraid that would be very difficult to nail down. Perhaps I can give you the list that the World Health Organization says acupuncture is effective with, though this is only READ MORE
I'm afraid that would be very difficult to nail down. Perhaps I can give you the list that the World Health Organization says acupuncture is effective with, though this is only what science has evaluated and not comprehensive:
Low back pain
Neck pain
Sciatica
Tennis elbow
Knee pain
Peri-arthritis of the shoulder
Sprains
Facial pain
TMJ
Headache
Dental pain
Acute and chronic gastritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Induction of labor
Breech birth presentation
Morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting
Postoperative pain
Stroke
Essential hypertension
Primary hypotension
Renal colic
Leucopenia
Radiation/chemo reactions
Allergic rhinitis,
Hay fever
Biliary colic
Depression
Acute bacillary dysentery
Primary dysmenorrhea
Acute epigastralgia
Peptic ulcer

Is an achy feeling normal in acupuncture?

It happens sometimes... it is the energy trying to move, as all pain in acupuncture results from stuck energy. I certainly would not think this is a cause for concern unless the READ MORE
It happens sometimes... it is the energy trying to move, as all pain in acupuncture results from stuck energy. I certainly would not think this is a cause for concern unless the pain lasted beyond a few minutes or after needles are retracted/removed.

Can acupuncture help with thyroid problems?

Usually, yes. I've only seen one hyperthyroid patient and she didn't continue with treatment for me to say for certain. But theoretically, it should be able to help with hormone READ MORE
Usually, yes. I've only seen one hyperthyroid patient and she didn't continue with treatment for me to say for certain. But theoretically, it should be able to help with hormone regulation.

Does acupuncture really increase height?

I don't think so.

Is there a pressure point to relieve gas?

Yes, but not as you understand there being one magical point that always works for every single person. Best to consult a professional who understands your system specifically READ MORE
Yes, but not as you understand there being one magical point that always works for every single person. Best to consult a professional who understands your system specifically as we are all individuals.

Is Acupuncture good for stomach problems?

Yes, depending on what specific stomach problems you are referring to.

Where is the pressure point for stomach aches?

Sure... but what point would work or combination is based on knowing what the imbalance is creating the pain... so best to go see a pro.

Is acupuncture good for arthritis in the hands?

In student clinic, many winters ago, I treated a 70-something patient with bulging knuckles in her hands and sever arthritic pain. Within a couple treatments, she was pain free READ MORE
In student clinic, many winters ago, I treated a 70-something patient with bulging knuckles in her hands and sever arthritic pain. Within a couple treatments, she was pain free and the swelling at the joints visibly reduced.

Does acupuncture work on arthritis?

Usually, yes.

Is acupuncture effective for hip bursitis?

Yes.

Can acupuncture help panic attacks?

Usually, yes. I have had great success treating panic attacks and anxiety. The expecting, which I have also had success with longer terms of treatment, is if there is trauma READ MORE
Usually, yes. I have had great success treating panic attacks and anxiety. The expecting, which I have also had success with longer terms of treatment, is if there is trauma triggering the panic attacks...

How many sessions of acupuncture do you need for knee pain?

Usually, you should expect to see some changes in 3-10 treatments...but the knees come from the kidney energy in our medicine, so if the kidneys are weak, it takes longer...3-6 READ MORE
Usually, you should expect to see some changes in 3-10 treatments...but the knees come from the kidney energy in our medicine, so if the kidneys are weak, it takes longer...3-6 months.

How long does acupuncture take to work for leg pain?

Depends on the state of the patient's health and energy/Qi. Usually you should see a result in 3-10 treatments.

How far do acupuncture needles go in?

Well, it varies from point to point. The deepest point is in the hip... those needles can go in 1-2 inches. The shallowest points are the finger tips/nail beds of the fingers READ MORE
Well, it varies from point to point. The deepest point is in the hip... those needles can go in 1-2 inches. The shallowest points are the finger tips/nail beds of the fingers that probably penetrate .1 inch.

Does acupuncture help with asthma?

Usually, yes.

How does acupuncture relieve pain?

The mechanism of how acupuncture works has not been determined scientifically. We do know it causes the release of endorphins from research.

Can you treat tinnitus with acupuncture?

I have with success. The kind that seems resistant to acupuncture is the kind caused by physical trauma like being around explosions all day for years. I don't know if that type READ MORE
I have with success. The kind that seems resistant to acupuncture is the kind caused by physical trauma like being around explosions all day for years. I don't know if that type will respond... I'm not saying it will not, just that I can't speak from experience on it and it might be resistant to acupuncture.