CHINESE MEDICINE |
Chinese Medicine is the oldest, professional, continually practiced medicine in the world. It is a holistic
approach to health and disease prevention based on thousands of years of developments and
refinements in China. The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic (Huang di nei jing) is the oldest major
Chinese medical text and dates back to 200 B.C. However, the origins of Chinese Medicine date back
even further.
This ancient yet modern medicine is a complete health care system, used to diagnose and treat
disease, prevent illness and improve well being. In the hands of a skilled practitioner, it can manage
disease as well as maintain health. The benefits of Chinese Medicine frequently include more than just
relief from a particular condition. Many patients find that it can also lead to increased energy levels,
better sleep as well as an enhanced sense of overall well being.
The 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.
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses an intricate system of pulse and tongue diagnosis,
palpation of points and meridians, inspection, listening, taking a thorough medical history
and observing other signs and symptoms to create a diagnosis. The skill of an acupuncturist lies
in their ability to make a traditional diagnosis from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony. The
pattern and degree of disharmony is unique to each individual. A treatment plan including acupuncture
and herbal medicine is then formulated to balance the body and return it to health.
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