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What is Acupuncture?
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate
pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it
may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over
thousands of years and continues to be validated today.
The perspective from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness
hinges on concepts of "vital energy," "energetic balance" and "energetic
imbalance." Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood
flowing through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the
nervous system, the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of
this "vital energy" within its pathways, known as "meridians and
channels".
The acupuncturist is able to influence health and sickness by stimulating
certain areas along these "meridians". Traditionally these areas or
"acupoints" were stimulated by fine, slender needles. Today, many
additional forms of stimulation are incorporated, including herbs,
electricity, magnets and lasers. Still, the aim remains the same - adjust
the "vital energy" so the proper amount reaches the proper place at the
proper time. This helps your body heal itself.
Acupuncture is just one form of therapy used within the coherent
system of healing known as Oriental Medicine. Oriental Medicine includes
herbology, physical therapy, dietetics and special exercises (such as Tai
Chi and Qi Gong), and is a complete medical system unto itself and is not
another branch of modern Western medicine. Acupuncture evolved from
principles and philosophies unique to Oriental thinking and Oriental
Medicine, and is most effectively applied when done in accordance with
those principles.
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health and alleviate
pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished, though it
may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested over
thousands of years and continues to be validated today.
The perspective from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness
hinges on concepts of "vital energy," "energetic balance" and "energetic
imbalance." Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood
flowing through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the
nervous system, the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of
this "vital energy" within its pathways, known as "meridians and
channels".
The acupuncturist is able to influence health and sickness by stimulating
certain areas along these "meridians". Traditionally these areas or
"acupoints" were stimulated by fine, slender needles. Today, many
additional forms of stimulation are incorporated, including herbs,
electricity, magnets and lasers. Still, the aim remains the same - adjust
the "vital energy" so the proper amount reaches the proper place at the
proper time. This helps your body heal itself.
Acupuncture is just one form of therapy used within the coherent
system of healing known as Oriental Medicine. Oriental Medicine includes
herbology, physical therapy, dietetics and special exercises (such as Tai
Chi and Qi Gong), and is a complete medical system unto itself and is not
another branch of modern Western medicine. Acupuncture evolved from
principles and philosophies unique to Oriental thinking and Oriental
Medicine, and is most effectively applied when done in accordance with
those principles.
Acupuncture can be an
effective treatment for:
effective treatment for:
- Weight Loss
- Migraines
- Smoking Cessation
- Infertility
- Depression
- Chronic Pain
- Back Pain
