Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

For over 5,000 years, acupuncture has been practiced in China and in the last decade has become a viable, respected health care alternative in the western world. In Chinese Medicine, no symptom or complaint is viewed in isolation. Rather, the body, mind and spirit are evaluated together. The goal of acupuncture is to create harmony within the body by restoring the flow of Qi (pronounced "chee"), the life force involved in all body functions--breathing, heartbeat, metabolism and emotions. Qi collects in the organs and travels through energy channels in the body called meridians. The Chinese believe that diseases occur when the circulation of Qi is halted, whether by injuries, heat, cold or other influences. By redirecting the flow of Qi, acupuncture can help cure disease, prevent illness and restore harmony.

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is one of the oldest healing sciences that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a safe, gentle and drug free therapy that can be used to elicit health and well being as well as for the prevention of disease. This medicine treats individuals holistically, focusing on all aspects of a person's body, mind and spirit to achieve the person's highest potential of health.

Acupuncture identifies blocks and areas of deficient or excess energy which lead to symptoms and ill health. Acupuncture moves energy allowing for free flow of qi. It encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve functions.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine, sterilized, stainless steel needles into distinct points in the body to regulate the overall metabolism, increase circulation of the body energies, relax the mind and relieve pain.

Modern research has observed that the acupuncture points show a variety of unique physical and electrical properties, and that stimulating them causes definite physiological reactions in brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate and immune system response.

Acupuncture has gained wide-spread international recognition for its ability to reduce pain, assist neurological problems and heal many common conditions.

What conditions can TCM Treat?

In 1979 the World Health Organization acknowledged the value of acupuncture in the treatment of multiple medical conditions.

Abdominal pain

Constipation

Diarrhea

Hyperacidity

Indigestion

Anxiety/Depression

Insomnia

Neurosis

Arthritis

Back pain

Muscle cramping

muscle pain/weakness

neck pain

sciatica

Headaches/Migraines

Facial Paralysis

Neuropathy

Frozen Shoulder

Stroke

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Intercostal Neuralgia

Tennis Elbow

Cataracts

Gingivitis

Poor Vision

Tinnitus

Toothache

Asthma

Bronchitis

Common Cold

Sinusitis

Infertility

Menopause

PMS

Sexual disorders

High/low blood pressure

Smoking Cessation

Weight Reduction

Addiction Control

People who are sensitive to pain may want to try a modern form of acupuncture that does not rely on needles. Instead, a laser beam is used to stimulate the acupuncture points.
This method may also be good for children.

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