Aloha Health Clinic
Alvita Soleil, O.M.D., L.Ac., NCCAOM
Doctor of Oriental Medicine
808-896-1008
Acupuncture
- Acupuncturists view each person as a dynamic and holistic being. Every atom, cell, tissue, and oran is interrelated and interconnected, functioning as an integrated whole
- Acupuncture helps to awaken and energize the self-healing and regenerating capacity of the body.
- Acupuncture can be used as preventative medicine.
- Acupuncture can help support and strengthen the immune system.
- Acupuncture can assist with drug recovery, alcohol addiction and quitting smoking.
- Acupuncture can treat over 50 western medical diseases, disorders and symptoms, including pain, arthritis, infertility, headaches and allergies.
- Acupuncture has treated billions of people over the past 2,500 years
- Acupuncture works!
If you want to get to the root of the problem and understand how this ancient and effective medical modality can help you, call for appointment today. We're here to help.
- Allergies - According to Chinese medical theory, the symptoms and signs that indicate a Western diagnosis of allergies relate to imbalances in the meridian and Organ Systems of the body. These imbalances may stem from a variety of causes, including stress, poor diet, constitutional weakness, pollutants and environmental toxins.
- Arthritis - If you live with arthritis, you know what a challenge it can be to find relief from joint pain and other symptoms. But there are many things you can do to manage and control your arthritis and live a healthy, active life. Acupuncture and TCM can be powerful additions to any treatment plan, without causing harmful side effects.
- Asthma - Caring for a chronic condition such as asthma can sometimes be frustrating, but it's important to remember that it can be controlled. Acupuncture and TCM can be powerful allies in the management of asthma, and they work well in conjunction with other types of treatment.
Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy.
Dr. Soleil will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body. This activates the body's Qi and promotes natural healing by enhancing recuperative power, immunity and physical and emotional health. It also can improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
Acupuncture Works! Try it and tap into extraordinary healing!
What is Acupuncture?
Common Applications for Acupuncture
- Autoimmune Disease - Lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, Crohn's disease...You may have heard of these conditions, but do you know what they have in common? They are all types of autoimmune disease and they are all lifelong conditions.
- Back Pain - Acupuncture and TCM are very effective in treating back pain naturally. They can also be used together with traditional Western treatments to maximize your healing and recovery.
- Cancer Care - In many cases, cancer can be cured, especially when it's detected early. There are more treatments available now than ever before to cure cancer or allow it from spreading, relieve its symptoms, and help you live a healthier life.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - The good news is that lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms, and there are many treatments available to help. Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can effectively treat CTS without side effects or harmful medications.
- Depression - Acupuncture and TCM incorporate thousands of years of experience in treating depression. Not only can they help to alleviate the signs and symptoms accompanying depression, they can address the root causes and underlying imbalances that have contributed in the problem, safely and naturally.
- Diabetes - Acupuncture and TCM can help put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. Since diabetes hs an impact on every part of your body, it makes sense to try a therapy that takes a holistic, or whole-body, approach to health.
- Fibromyalgia - Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can provide a safe alternative in the effective treatment of fibromyalgia. along with acupuncture, natural herbal formulas, dietary recommendations and calming exercies can also help promote balance and health.
- Headaches - Acupuncture and TCM offer a safe and effective approach to relieving headache pain, without causing harmful side effects, and incorporate a comprehensive diagnostic protocol that can help your acupuncturist understand and address the "root" cause(s) of your headaches.
- Hypertension - Acupuncture and TCM offer a safe, natural, and pain-free way to keep your blood pressure in check.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome - This holistic healthcare systemlooks at the body differently than Western medicine. According to Chinese medicine, the body is like a garden that must be cultivated and maintained in order to grow strong and remain healthy. Good health happens when all of the organs and meridian systems are balanced and working together.
- Infertility - The treatment of infertility with acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) dates back 2,000 years. These ancient, time-tested techniques improve fertility rates and support a woman's whole body, unlocking unlimited potential for health, healing and childbearing.
- Insomnia - Your acupuncturist can get to the root of your sleep issues by taking into account all of the factors that may be contributing to your sleep disturbance. With this ancient form of health care, you can treat your symptoms, improve your overall health and well-being, and start looking forward to a great night's sleep, every night.
- Menopause - Acupuncture and TCM understand that symptoms and signs are merely indications of an imbalance deep within the body. This 5,000 year-old healing art focuses upon correcting underlying imbalances that have occurred over the years. These imbalances, if left unchecked, will result in a variety of symptoms and signs normally associated with a Western diagnosis of menopause.
- MS - Dr. Soleil will work to balance the Qi in the body's organ systems by manipulating corresponding points on the body with hair-thin acupuncture needles. While acupuncture alone can't cure MS< it has been found to be particularly useful in managing symptoms such as pain, muscle spasms, and bladder problems.
- Neck Pain - If you suffer from neck pain, whether occasional or chronic, acupuncture and TCM may just provide the relief you need. In recent years, acupuncture has become well-known as an effective treatment for various types of painful disorders. Acupuncture and TCM provide a natural, safe approach to treating neck pain and whiplash.
- Pain - Acupuncture is a time-tested, safe, effective, natural and drug-free way to eliminate pain. Unlike other methods for handling pain, there are no side effects. The World Health Organization and the National Institutes of Health acknowledge the benefits of acupuncture in treating and eliminating pain due to a wide range of causes.
- PMS - In 1997, the , by National Institute of Health (NIH) issued a consensus report that suggested acupuncture is effective in the treatment of menstrual cramps, and other symptoms associated with PMS> Acupuncture can address PMS symptoms naturally, without medication, by restoring balance and harmony, both physically and emotionally. In TCM, the root cause of PMS is usually an imbalance or blockage of Qi, or vital energy, and blood within specific organs and meridian systems. When Qi and blood become imbalanced or blocked, symptoms and signs associated with PMS will appear.
- Quit Smoking - Using acupuncture to quit smoking yields enormous benefits. Aside from taking care of the stumbling blocks that can cause you to resume the habit, acupuncture can help restore your body to a healthy state of balance and well-being. If you are ready to become smoke-free, acupuncture can provide you with the support you need.
- Stress - Practitioners of acupuncture and TCM have been helping people cope with stress for thousands of years. The ancient theories of TCM on how stress affects the organs are similar to those of Western medicine; however, TCM theory and treatment go far beyond treating symptoms and signs.
- Weight Loss - Acupuncture and TCM take a holistic, or whole-body approach to health. This ancient form of healthcare works to restore the balance and flow of the body's Qi, or vital energy. According to TCM, the reasons why people gain weight, or find it difficult to lose weight, are numerous. Dr. Soleil is well-versed in uncovering the root causes or imbalances, that have affected your weight. She will also take into consideration other facgtors that may have led to weight gain, including your lifestyle, and emotional and mental well-being. By taking your whole self into account, you and Dr. Soleil can get to the root of your health concerns, rather than just treating the symptoms.
