Acupuncture
Ancient Wisdom….Modern applications When most people think about acupuncture, they are familiar with its use and effectiveness for pain management. Acupuncture has also a proven track record of treating and addressing a variety of endocrine, circulatory and systemic conditions. How does Acupuncture work?
Chinese Medicine has been employed as a health care modality for over 3,000 years. Practitioners of this ancient health care system have experienced clinical success with a variety of health issues. Acupuncture is one of the methods that Oriental Medicine uses to treat physical and emotional imbalances.
Imagine a river…..Whenever a river flows, it carries water that provides nourishment and sustenance for life in our planet.
Similarly, Acupuncture meridians are the rivers where Qi (vital force) flows inside of us.
Different stresses affect meridians and organs in different ways, disrupting or blocking Qi flow.
If a garden hose is blocked, it can’t provide an adequate supply of water to a plant. Eventually the plant will be unable to thrive, grow and blossom.
Likewise, a blockage in our body meridians will restrict the supply of nourishment to support our cells, tissues, muscles, organs and glands.
This blockage can manifest into various signs and symptoms. Over time, the body as a whole becomes weakened, and its self-healing abilities compromised. Eventually, it becomes susceptible to pain, disease and ill health.
When I invite a sterile hair-like tiny needle into your body,Qi (chee) flows through that acupuncture meridian as an invisible current, energizing, nourishing and supporting every cell, tissue, muscle, organ and gland. That is why we say that “Acupuncture helps your own Qi restore its healthy balance”. When Qi flows freely, your body’s natural self-healing abilities are activated, allowing internal stability and harmony to occur. This way, your body will have again a chance to flourish and true health and well-being can be restored.
