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What is Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine?From allergies, acne, obesity, and joint pain there seems to be endless opportunities for acupuncture to improve the quality of people's lives. The method of treating illness with acupuncture may seem unscientific but in essence it relies on the concept of balance to heal the body. It really is something that makes sense when you think about it. Energy The basis of acupuncture and herbal medicine is the idea that there is an energy flow that runs throw the body. This idea is similar to the concept of charkas in the body that is utilized in Indian medicine and yoga. If the energy in the body is insufficient, unbalanced, or agitated then the body becomes ill. Our symptoms are a sign that something has interrupted the natural flow of energy in the body. To correct this acupuncture and Chinese medicine is used. Acupuncture involves the insertion of needles in certain points of the body. Some people believe this helps to release endorphins in the body and can help to alleviate stress in some cases and calm the body. There are certain pathways in the body that help to channel the energy in the body. These pathways can become blocked, unbalanced, or deficient in some way. Acupuncture and Chinese medicine can be used to restore the pathways to their proper balance. Sometimes herbs are burned and the heat and properties of the herbs can help with the acupuncture therapy to restore the balance of the body. Needles Needles may seem scary to some people but they are a necessary part of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The needles used will vary in length, width, and shape. Depending on where the needle will be inserted and the purpose of the treatment the needle will vary. Sometimes electrical impulses in very small amounts are sent through the needles. This type of acupuncture is commonly used when treating pain or trying to prevent pain. As mentioned earlier acupuncture and Chinese medicine often use herb as part of a treatment. Moxibustion is form of therapy used in conjunction with acupuncture. Heat from burning herbs is pressed onto acupuncture points. This form of treatment is successful in treating asthma, arthritic disorders, and bronchitis. |
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