Take Control Of Your Health With Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Theory

Acupuncture is based on the understanding of the vital energy flow than runs through the body. The energy runs along pathways called a meridian or a channel (they are similar to the nervous and blood circulatory systems but are not identical) each of these meridians are connected to a specific organ or organ group that control certain functions.

The application of the needles with specified techniques to key points on the body causes a promotion in energy allowing the circulation to run smoothly and unblock the stagnation in the meridian. As a result of this the body returns to its normal function causing the pain to be relieved, or for the symptoms to disappear.

By stimulating vital energy acupuncture restores the health to the body. Studies have shown that that acupuncture can influence both the central and peripheral nervous systems by releasing endomorphins in the brain making it particularly effective in reducing pain. Acupuncture can also be used to positively affect the metabolic system and control of sugar levels in the blood and to improve the endocrine or digestive system.

Herbal Energy

Chinese herbology is based on the certain conditions the body is undergoing at a particular time- and this can change drastically in just one or two days.

Is the body:

• Hot?
• Cold?
• Able to retain fluid?
• Dry?

The correct knowledge of the body condition allows the doctor to determine what herbs can help.

Only a person trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine can do a proper evaluation, this is determined by a tongue and pulse examination that can forecast the bodies symptoms. They check for any abnormalities in the state of the body and also the flow of energy throughout to determine which action to take.

Most of the Chinese formulas' contain 4 to 10 herbs, the advantage of the mixture is the potential side effects of one herb is balanced by its pairing with others in the formula- therefore producing a cheaper and less dangerous alternative to pharmaceutical drugs.