About AcupunctureWhat is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for over 2,000 years. Acupuncture is proven to remedy acute or chronic ailments, relieve pain, enhance recuperative powers, and strengthen the immune system. How does acupuncture work? In traditional Chinese Medicine, a vital life force called "Qi" (pronounced "chee") flows through all things. In western culture it is often referred to as "energy." Energy (Qi) flows along specific pathways in the human body called "meridians," which are related to the organs, the muscular system, and nervous system. When the balance of this energy is disturbed due to trauma, poor diet, medications, stress, hereditary conditions, environmental factors, or excessive emotional issues, then pain or illness can result. Acupuncture corrects these imbalances by the insertion of needles into certain points along the course of the meridians. This stimulation helps restore the normal balance and flow of Qi, which facilitates the body's natural ability to heal itself. What conditions can acupuncture treat? •Allergies/Asthma •Anxiety/Depression •Arthritis/Joint Problems •Back Pain •Bladder/Kidney Problems •Childhood Illnesses •Colds/Flu •Conjunctivitis •Constipation/Diarrhea •Cosmetic Indications •Cough/Bronchitis •Earaches •Fatigue •Frozen Shoulder •Gastrointestinal Disorders •Gynecological Disorders •Heart Problems/Palpitations •High Blood Pressure •Immune System Deficiency •Infertility •Insomnia •Knee Pain •Menopausal Discomfort •Neck Pain/Stiffness •Paralysis/Numbness •Pre-Menstrual Syndrome •Rhinitis •Sciatica •Shoulder Pain •Sinusitis •Skin Problems •Sports Injuries •Stop Smoking •Stress/Tension Headaches/Migraines •Tendonitis •TMJ Disorders •Visual Problems Additional resources: "Is Acupuncture for Me?" from the MAAOM "About Acupuncture" from the NCCAOM "Acupuncture: An Introduction" and "Acupuncture for Pain" from the National Institutes of Health |
About Traditional Chinese MedicineTraditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a whole system of medicine that integrates many therapies, and is applied by practitioners to treat illness and diseases. Of these therapies acupuncture and Chinese herbology are the most popular in the United States. Some additional therapies include: diet, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, such as Tai Qi and Qi Gong (physical exercise) and Tui'na (manaual therapies).
Chinese herbology includes use of substances such as plants, roots, minerals and more. It was developed as an integral part of Chinese medicine and is used to re-harmonize imbalances in the body. Chinese formulas are comprised of herbs designed for each individual patient. This special formulation is crucial because these formulas must be delicately composed for the purpose of achieving balance in each disharmonious state of being. Other resources: "About Oriental Medicine" from the NCCAOM "Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Introduction" from the National Institutes for Health About BioSET (R) Allergy TreatmentBioSET is Bioenergetic Sensitivity and Enzyme Therapy, utilizing meridian therapy, acupressure and immunology, as well as muscle testing. When a meridian is blocked or carries excess or deficient energetic information, symptoms can result because of the reactivity from the disturbed information. BioSET corrects the energy/information flow with enzyme therapy, homeopathic remedies and desensitization. For more information, click here.
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