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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a therapeutic and holistic modality of medicine based on the theoretical and
philosophical foundation texts of Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine emphasizes the physical
and spiritual energy which courses through every living being. This life force (or Qi, pronounced
chee) is the vital energy that keeps the body, mind and spirit alive and functioning properly. Qi
flows throughout the body, along specific pathways called meridians. Each pathway is
associated with a particular physiological system and internal organ. Disease occurs when this
energy becomes weakened or out of balance. The ancient Chinese traced the Qi pathways and
located points where it communicates with the surface of the body. Each point has a predictable
effect upon the vital energy passing through it. It is in these points that very thin acupuncture
needles are inserted to influence the energy so the body can heal itself.
Acupuncture needles do not hurt like hypodermic needles because the needles are very thin. In
the hands of a comprehensively trained acupuncturist, there is usually no or little discomfort.
Patients may experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation. Many fall
asleep during treatment.
Acupuncture can be helpful with various conditions, including:
Many conditions may be alleviated quickly by acupuncture. With some it takes multiple
treatments, especially for conditions that have developed over a course of years. Exercise, diet,
determination and lifestyle will affect the outcome of treatment. For more information on the
frequency of treatment please read Issue 3 of the newsletter. Although acupuncture can treat
most conditions, there are circumstances that can be dealt with more effectively by other
modalities. In such cases, your acupuncturist will recommend you contact the appropriate
practitioner. Acupuncture can also be combined with other modalities and should be seen as
complementary to western medicine.
*Some text taken from the websites About Acupuncture and The Chinese Acupuncture Clinic.
Acupuncture is a therapeutic and holistic modality of medicine based on the theoretical and
philosophical foundation texts of Chinese Medicine. Chinese Medicine emphasizes the physical
and spiritual energy which courses through every living being. This life force (or Qi, pronounced
chee) is the vital energy that keeps the body, mind and spirit alive and functioning properly. Qi
flows throughout the body, along specific pathways called meridians. Each pathway is
associated with a particular physiological system and internal organ. Disease occurs when this
energy becomes weakened or out of balance. The ancient Chinese traced the Qi pathways and
located points where it communicates with the surface of the body. Each point has a predictable
effect upon the vital energy passing through it. It is in these points that very thin acupuncture
needles are inserted to influence the energy so the body can heal itself.
Acupuncture needles do not hurt like hypodermic needles because the needles are very thin. In
the hands of a comprehensively trained acupuncturist, there is usually no or little discomfort.
Patients may experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation. Many fall
asleep during treatment.
Acupuncture can be helpful with various conditions, including:
- Pain (of any kind)
- Gastrointestinal disorders, such as food allergies, ulcers, chronic diarrhea, constipation,
IBS, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia and gastritis; - Urogenital disorders, including incontinence, urinary tract infections, and kidney stones.
- Gynecological disorders, menstruation problems, infertility in women and men,
premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and menopausal symptoms; - Respiratory disorders, such as emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies and bronchitis;
- Disorders of the bones, muscles, joints and nervous system (including pain and
musculoskeletal injuries); - Circulatory disorders;
- Dermatitis and skin problems;
- Emotional and psychological disorders, including depression and anxiety; (can help
address behavioral problems in horses and pets) - Addictions, such as alcohol; nicotine and drugs;
- Weight loss;
- Eye, ear, nose and throat disorders;
- Anhydrosis
- Fatigue; Stress management;
- Supportive therapy for other chronic and painful debilitating disorders;
- General failure to thrive
- And many more.
Many conditions may be alleviated quickly by acupuncture. With some it takes multiple
treatments, especially for conditions that have developed over a course of years. Exercise, diet,
determination and lifestyle will affect the outcome of treatment. For more information on the
frequency of treatment please read Issue 3 of the newsletter. Although acupuncture can treat
most conditions, there are circumstances that can be dealt with more effectively by other
modalities. In such cases, your acupuncturist will recommend you contact the appropriate
practitioner. Acupuncture can also be combined with other modalities and should be seen as
complementary to western medicine.
*Some text taken from the websites About Acupuncture and The Chinese Acupuncture Clinic.