General Information About Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture & Herbs
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are complimentary therapeutic modalities that are often used together in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions.
Over the past 5000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own. Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested, and handed down from generation to generation. Today, practitioners of Chinese medicine continue to prescribe herbal formulas because they are a powerful therapeutic method.
Individual herbs are combined in order to enhance their actions and effect upon the body. When combined, a unique, synergistic formula is created. This combination increases the benefits of a particular formula, and minimizes any harmful side effects. Formulas can be perceived in a number of ways: raw herbs that are boiled into a tea, liquid extracts, pill or powders. Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, and strengthen, support and tonify the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root case of various medical conditions, whether acute or chronic, healthy and naturally.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic heath care system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this non-invasive treatment method to help millions of people become well and stay well. Acupuncture promotes natural healing. It can enhance recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
What is Qi?
At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy that Qi (Life Energy) flows throughout the body. Qi animates the body and protects it from illness, pain and disease. A person’s heath is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.
Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among the many things that can influence the balance of Qi. When imbalance is prolonged, the body is weakened then illnesses, pain, or diseases can occur.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) as effective in treating these conditions:
Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture are complimentary therapeutic modalities that are often used together in the treatment of a variety of medical conditions.
Over the past 5000 years, Chinese herbology has evolved into an art form of its own. Ancient herbal information was gathered, compiled, formulated, tested, and handed down from generation to generation. Today, practitioners of Chinese medicine continue to prescribe herbal formulas because they are a powerful therapeutic method.
Individual herbs are combined in order to enhance their actions and effect upon the body. When combined, a unique, synergistic formula is created. This combination increases the benefits of a particular formula, and minimizes any harmful side effects. Formulas can be perceived in a number of ways: raw herbs that are boiled into a tea, liquid extracts, pill or powders. Chinese herbal medicine can be used to expedite the healing process, and strengthen, support and tonify the body. These formulas have the capacity to address the underlying root case of various medical conditions, whether acute or chronic, healthy and naturally.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic heath care system. Practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this non-invasive treatment method to help millions of people become well and stay well. Acupuncture promotes natural healing. It can enhance recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and improve overall function and well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
What is Qi?
At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy that Qi (Life Energy) flows throughout the body. Qi animates the body and protects it from illness, pain and disease. A person’s heath is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.
Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among the many things that can influence the balance of Qi. When imbalance is prolonged, the body is weakened then illnesses, pain, or diseases can occur.
Acupuncture is recognized by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and World Health Organization (WHO) as effective in treating these conditions:
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Addiction – alcohol, drug, smoking
Anxiety & emotional distress
Arthritis Asthma Carpal tunnel syndrome Constipation Depression Fertility Fibromyalgia Headache Indigestion |
Low Back Pain
Menopause Migraine Pain Sciatica Sinusitis Sleep Disturbances & Insomnia Smoking cessation Trigeminal Neuralgia |
