Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT)

Similar to the philosophy of Acupuncture, Acupuncture Injection Therapy (AIT) leverages the principles of injecting medicine into specific points in the body to stimulate a healing response. The injections can include homeopathic medicine, herbal remedies, or vitamin/minerals depending upon the ailment at hand. AIT is great therapy for pain management associated with injuries and can easily be administered in our office.

We provide a variety of vitamin and nutrient injections, herbal immunity boosters, hi-potency vitamin and mineral injections (i.e. B-12 shots). Depending upon the needs of our patients, our doctors can provide the appropriate medical recommendations for those seeking injection therapies as part of their treatments.

Contact our office today to schedule an appointment and learn how Injection Therapy could benefit you. Some of the injections provided in office are but are not limited to:

  • B12 (Methylated) see below for many benefits of B12 injection therapy

  • MIC + B12 lipotrophic injections for weight loss plus help in managing metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, fatty liver, high cholesterol levels)

  • Immune boosting vitamin injections

  • Homeopathic injections ie Traumeel ™ Engystol ™ Zeel for pain , arthritis, inflammatory issues, viruses (acute and latent)

  • Procaine (non steroidal anti inflammatory) as an alternative to steroid injections

     REASONS TO GET YOUR B-12 SHOT TODAY

    • B-12 is said to be effective in reducing stress levels, maintaining healthy skin and boosting your energy levels.

    • B-12 shots increase metabolism.

    • The B-12 is a great energy booster.

    • With AcuPoint injectable B-12 shot, you retain most of it (compared to oral or sublingual where most of it is lost in digestive system.

    • Most people report feeling happy and giddy for a few hours after their shot. There are many studies showing B-12 helps with depression and anxiety.

    • The B-12 shot is absolutely essential to your cardiovascular system.

    We use preservative-free methylcobalamin (the most bio-available form). Using a tiny needle (size of an insulin needle), B12 is injected into an acupuncture point usually in ST 36 point on the lower leg. Sometimes it is injected in other acupuncture points depending on your specific situation.

    What is Vitamin B12?

    Vitamin B12 is a water soluble vitamin and helps the body to properly form red blood cells, grow tissues, and replicate DNA. It also helps to form myelin sheath to protect nerve cells and conduct nerve impulses, and lowers homocysteine levels thereby reducing the risk of strokes or heart attacks.

    Vitamin B12 is required for the proper function and development of the brain, nerves, blood cells, and many other parts of the body.

    Vitamin B Injections can be useful for the following conditions: 

    • Chronic Fatigue

    • Depression

    • Anemia

    • Poor Memory

    • Male and Female Infertility

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Cardiovascular Disease

    • Cancer

    • Autism

    • Age Related Macular Degeneration

    Who should be getting Vitamin B12 Injections?

    • People on diabetes medications

    • Vegetarians (and vegans)

    • Elderly

    • People on anti acids

    • People with Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac Disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    • Women with a history of infertility and miscarriage

    How often should one get vitamin B12 injections?

    For those with pernicious anemia, a cycle of 8 to 10 injections within a two month period to build up Vitamin B12 levels. After that, a once per month dose is needed to maintain proper B12 levels.  If your B12 deficiency is caused by long-term vegetarianism/veganism, monthly injections are recommended.

    Are there any side effects of vitamin B12 injections?

    Aside from the positive side effects of Vitamin B12 injection, you might notice a slight vitamin taste that lasts for a minute while you are receiving the injection.  Although it is nothing to worry about, the first couple of times you urinate after your injection, you may notice an orange or red hue in your urine. Although extremely rare, there have been cases where people have developed a redness or a rash – around the injection site – indicating a Vitamin B12 allergy.

    Cautions and Contraindications:

    Avoid B12 Injections if you have Leber’s disease.

    Vitamin B12 injections should be used in caution with those that have Gout or high uric acid levels.

    Caution should be taken with those that have megaloblastic anemia as B12 can reduce potassium levels in the blood.

    Pregnant and breast feeding women who are low in B12 should only receive smaller doses.

Neural Therapy Injections

Neural therapy was developed in Germany in the 1920’s. It is another injection therapy that focuses on the relief of chronic pain and long-term illness. Procaine is injected at specific points to improve functioning of the autonomic nervous system.
These symptoms can be stopped by injecting local anesthetics into scars, acupuncture points, and points along peripheral nerves. The autonomic nervous system controls and regulates or co-regulates most metabolic, immunological, healing, digestive, hormonal and many other body functions. The autonomic nervous system can be affected by scars, toxicity and unhealed emotional trauma.

Specific injections using a simple anesthetic has been shown to be clinically beneficial to the following conditions:

Headaches
Sinus conditions
Whiplash conditions
Respiratory conditions

Digestive problems
Damaged intervertebral disks
Chronic painful conditions

Painful scars
Sciatica
Emotional disturbances

Neural therapy should always be considered in chronic painful conditions and any long-term illnesses, particularly when surgery has been recommended.