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Holistic Approach to Healing Addictions

Acu-Detox

Acudetox, also called Acupuncture Detoxification, utilizes 5 earpoints on the surface of the ear to aid in detoxification that utilizes both Chinese medicine and traditional Western therapies.

It is designed to treat patients struggling with addiction which include cigarettes, drugs and alcohol, sugar, over-eating, over-working, and more.

Following treatment, clients usually report a significant decrease in cravings, withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and aggression.

What is an Acudetox treatment like?

Acudetox is a special type of acupuncture treatment. It involves the gentle placement of five small, thin, sterilized, disposable stainless steel needles into specific sites on a patient’s ears. In addition, acupuncturists work to identify triggers and offer coaching to ease patients’ daily addiction struggles. Acudetox acupuncture works on the major detoxification organs of the body, liver, lungs kidneys, shen men and sympathetic nervous system. Using a holistic method, each needle opens up possibilities in the body, mind, and spirit.

Benefits of Acudetox:

Acudetox has been shown to significantly decrease cravings for alcohol and drugs, cigarettes, and sugar and other foods, as well as induce an extreme sense of calm in the body. It has also been shown to decrease withdrawal symptoms, lessen the occurrence of relapse, aid in inpatient detox admissions, and reduce anxiety, insomnia, and agitation. It is also used for PTSD, ADD/ADHD and Depression. Acudetox allows a patient to release the object of his or her addiction and can aid in stress management.

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