About
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
and Chinese Herbology comprise
a system of health care which originated in China more than
3000 years ago. It is a comprehensive system for the diagnosis
and treatment of acute and chronic disorders. An art and
science based on natural law, its philosophy is to heal safely,
gently, and without side effects.
Central to the philosophy of Chinese Medicine is the premise
of the self healing mechanism active in the body. The goal
of Chinese Medicine is to promote this mechanism from within.
With this in mind one can observe the body as a self healing
dynamic whole, a network of interacting light, information,
and robust energy. This unimpeded energy flow maintains health,
while any stagnation leads to disease.
The realignment of the energy field is based on the concept
of Qi. Qi is the underlying energy of life. It flows throughout
the body to regenerate and nourish. It is generated by the
internal organs and flows along paths called meridians. Along
the meridians are points where Qi can be affected by acupuncture
needles or finger pressure. In this way Qi is invigorated
and its functions of nourishing, tranforming, and protecting
are enhanced.
The treatment strategy employed by a practitioner of Chinese
Medicine is based on traditional diagnosis. This art and
science is based on thirty centuries of observation, research,
and clinical success. There are many techniques utilized,
including - observation, asking (intake), meridian diagnosis,
facial reading, pulse diagnosis, and tongue diagnosis. The
palpating of the pulse is the most thorough, all encompassing
technique. Each position relates to an internal organ complex
- and there are 28 classical qualities. The data collected
from all these techniques along with the physical, mental,
and emotional symptoms voiced, are used to identify and treat
the pattern of disharmony.
The ageless wisdom of Chinese Medicine is keen to observe
the relationship between Mind- Body - Spirit. With this premise
in mind, it is a wholistic approach and promotes healing
on many levels. Clinically it has been time tested to be
a safe, natural way to restore and maintain health. It surely
proves that the wisdom of yesterday, is the promise of tomorrow.
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