Common Questions — Lily Lai, PhD - Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, Cheshire

Common Questions

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR TREATMENT

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Is it safe or appropriate for children to have treatment?

Should I tell my doctor I am taking Chinese herbal medicine?

Are there any side effects to the treatments?

Do you offer treatments for people who are scared of needles?

How can I improve the effectiveness of my treatment?

How many treatments will I need?

Should I be careful of anything after the treatment?

Should I eat before the treatment?

How should I dress for the treatment?

QUESTIONS ABOUT HERBS

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I find it difficult to swallow pills. Is there an alternative?

How do I prepare herbal tea prescriptions?

Should I continue taking my prescribed medications whilst taking Chinese herbs?

Are Chinese herbs safe to take?

Should I choose herbal tea over herbal pills?

Why do I need to take so many pills per dosage?

Do you use animal products?

What does herbal tea taste like?

Why do your prescriptions contain more than one herb?

QUESTIONS ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE

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Why do you change the acupuncture points when you see me for treatments?

Is acupuncture covered by my private health insurance?

What should I look for in an acupuncturist?

What is the difference between Western and Traditional acupuncture?

Are there any circumstances where you should not have acupuncture?

Can I get acupuncture on the NHS?

Why do you use acupuncture points that are far away from where the problem lies?