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About Acupuncture
Originating in China, acupuncture is a system of
healing which has been practiced in East Asian
countries for thousands of years. Interest in
this form of medicine has spread to the west,
and currently over 8.2 million people in the
United States use this form of treatment.
Furthermore, it is well documented in many
medical journals and is widely used in medical
institutions throughout the country.
This ancient method of healing is based on
natural laws influencing the movement of energy
in nature and the body. This life force, called
ch’i, flows through the body in channels, like
rivers flowing through the earth. Health is
promoted when the ch’i in the body is full and
moving properly. Illness can begin when the ch’i
is blocked and moves disharmoniously. Such
things as stress, sadness, and injury can
disrupt the harmonious movement of ch’i.
Acupuncture treats the underlying imbalances and
promotes harmony within the body.
Acupuncture is excellent at maintaining health
and preventing illness. It is also a gentle and
effective means of treating various conditions.
Some conditions which acupuncture supports are:
depression, migraines, back/neck pain and
stiffness, allergies, neurological disorders,
fibromyalgia, cancer treatment effects,
infertility, gynecological issues, insomnia,
reflux, digestive disorders, post-stroke
clearing, addictions, and more. |