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What is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine? Acupuncture is a primary therapy used in the practice of Oriental Medicine. It originated in China 3000 years ago and is a comprehensive health care system that can effectively treat a variety of conditions. Other modalities used in Oriental Medicine include Chinese Herbology, Bodywork and Dietary Therapy. These therapies work with the vital energy found in all living things called Qi. Qi flows through specific pathways in the body called meridians. Each meridian is associated with a particular physiological system and internal organ. Pain and disease are caused by the blockage or imbalance of the flow of Qi in the meridians. Acupuncture and the other modalities just mentioned are used to correct the flow of Qi and return the body to a better state of health. What is an acupuncture treatment like? Acupuncture involves the placing of very fine, hair-thin needles into specific points on the body which correspond to the muscles, nerves and organs. Each treatment is tailored to the individual patient’s needs. In most cases, the patient experiences little or no discomfort when the needle is inserted. Some patients experience a feeling of warmth, tingling or pressure after a needle is inserted while some patients experience no sensation at all. Following a treatment, the patient usually feels calm and relaxed and experiences a heightened sense of well being. Each treatment lasts about an hour. Is Acupuncture safe? It is extremely safe with a very low incidence of side effects when performed by a qualified practitioner using pre-sterilized, disposable needles. According to the World
Health Organization, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are effective
in treating a variety of conditions and disorders including: Respiratory,
Gastro Intestinal, Urogenital, Gynecological, Musculoskeletal and
Neurological, Sleep and Stress, Circulatory, and is a supportive
therapy for many other chronic and debilitating disorders including
cancer. Our Acupuncture
& Oriental Medicine Specialist: Marla Rogers. |
