What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of an ancient eastern healing system
used to restore and maintain health. Developed and proven over the last 2500 years in China and other countries, it is now a widely accepted form of treatment for numerous disorders.
Acupuncture allows qi (pronounced ‘chee’), your body’s own energy, to flow stronger and more smoothly. It is especially effective for creating positive changes at all levels of your physical, mental, emotional health. Acupuncture can reduce or eliminate the short-term and long-term effects of stress, lifestyle and environmental factors which manifest as
illness, chronic disease, or general ‘unwellness’.
In Chinese medical physiology, illness often begins as a
disruption of the flow of qi, which then affects the flow of
blood, fluids and therefore, proper organ function. In this
progression, qi stagnation is less serious and easier to
correct than the deeper seated stagnations within the
organs. It is this idea which makes acupuncture so useful
as preventive medicine and overall health maintenance. By
using acupuncture as part of your health maintenance
program, you can maintain a healthy and happy balance as
you move through the seasons and the various stresses in
your life.
