Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture
What
are Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture?
 Chinese
Medicine and Acupuncture have been used for many centuries. Disease
and illness are due to imbalances in the body's flow of energy
(Qi). The body's Qi flows through pathways called meridians. Traditional
herbal remedies and acupuncture, based on Chinese diagnosis, are
used to encourage natural healing, reduce or relieve pain and
improve function of affected areas of the body.
Acupuncture
is safe and effective and has been used effectively as an alternate
or adjunctive treatment to medications and to surgery. Acupuncture
involves the insertion of fine needles through the skin and tissues
at specific points on the body. There is minimal pain and discomfort
from this treatment. The needles used are sterile and disposable
(only used once).
Acupuncture
increases circulation and stimulates the body to produce "endorphins".
Endorphins are chemicals in the body that help to block pain messages
from the body to the brain. This treatment is very beneficial in
reducing pain, inflammation, and circulatory problems.
Acupuncture
stimulates the natural healing processes of the body to promote
physical and emotional well being. Acupuncture is very effective
in treating digestive disorders, pain, respiratory disorders, addiction,
insomnia, urinary problems, menstrual difficulties, and infertility.
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