Acupuncture is a medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illness for over 23 centuries. It is an essential part of traditional Oriental medicine that encompasses not only acupuncture but also Chinese herbology and bodywork, dietary therapy and exercise based on traditional Oriental medicine principles.

These therapies work with the natural vital energy inherent within all living things to promote the body’s ability to heal itself. This system of health care is used extensively by one-quarter of the world’s population residing in Asia and is rapidly growing in popularity in the West.

It has been scientifically determined that human beings are actually unique bio-energetic systems. Oriental medicine is based on this energetic model.

The ancient Chinese recognized a vital energy behind all life forms and life processes. They called this energy, Qi (pronounced chee). In developing an understanding of the prevention and cure of disease, these healing practitioners discovered that this energy flows along specific pathways called '‘meridians’. Each pathway is associated with a particular physiological system and internal organ. Disease is considered to arise due to a deficiency or imbalance of energy in the meridians and their associated physiological systems.

Acupuncture points are specific locations along the meridians. Each point has a predictable effect upon the vital energy passing through it. Modern science has been able to measure the electrical charge at these points, thus corroborating the locations of the meridians mapped by the ancients. Acupuncture can remedy acute or chronic ailments, relieve pain, enhance recuperative powers, and strengthen the immune system.

Traditional Oriental medicine uses an intricate system of pulse and tongue diagnosis, palpation of points and meridians, medical history and other signs and symptoms to create a composite Oriental medical diagnosis. A treatment plan is then formulated to induce the body to a balanced state of health.

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