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DoctorGetWell's Monthly Column
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Dr. Alex Tatevian has maintained a monthly acupuncture column in
the health section of the Federal Hill Gazette since 1999.
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Federall Hill Gazette; October 2003
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Acupuncture for Kids: Laser is an Option.
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Q: My question is could acupuncture help my 5-½ year old child? Do you
even take patients as young as 5? Your response would be very much
appreciated.
A: Acupuncture is commonly done with children 4 years old and older.
My personal experience goes back to 1985 when I participated in a
comprehensive program for rehabilitation of children with asthma and chronic respiratory
disorders. The ages ranged from 5 to 12 years old. The clinical results were
excellent.
Needling, however gentle and painless, can be psychologically disturbing for young kids. It is sensible to use acupuncture laser on children instead of acupuncture
needles. Laser acupuncture for children has become the common practice in
Europe within the last several years.
Laser is the acupuncture technique; a perfect example of the
blend of state-of-the-art technology with ancient tradition. This technique
uses a low energy laser beam (also called Low Level Laser, or "cold" laser, or "soft" laser, or Low-Intensity laser) to substitute for
acupuncture needles. Don't confuse this with laser pointers. The lasers for acupuncture
are sophisticated and quite expensive devices that produce focused and
coherent light beams of specific waive lengths of the spectrum.
The advantages are that this method is non-invasive, quick, absolutely
painless, very safe, and provides fast clinical results.
Laser Acupuncture has definite advantages over needling the acupuncture points:
- It is aseptic and non-invasive;
- It is absolutely painless;
- It is has no side effects if used properly.
- It is ideal for use on painful points or in patients with needle-phobia.
- Children tolerate laser acupuncture very well.
You can find out more about laser acupuncture on the web site www.DoctorGetWell.org .
Alex Tatevian, DA
You can ask your questions on our website DoctorGetWell.org or email them to getwell@doctor.com or send them to:
Alex Tatevian, DA
Acu Well Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine
141 Airport Road, Warwick, RI 02889
Phone (401) 738-9355
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This page last updated: 8-Sep-2010
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