Acupuncture
Chinese Medicine is holistic approach to healing
that has diagnosed, treated and prevented illness for over 2000
years. There is a large body of clinical and empirical evidence
that has accumulated on its use in the treatment of illness and
the management of good health. An increasing amount of research
is being done to explain the treatment effects according to the
modern scientific approach.
In Chinese medicine, Qi is considered to be the energy
that flows through meridians within the body. When the Qi is balanced,
we are healthy and energetic. When it becomes imbalanced or blocked,
illness may result. Treating illness is a matter of harmonizing
the Qi by returning it to its regular pattern of balance and flow.
Symptoms are not treated in isolation, but perceived as a pattern
into which the total clinical picture is recognized. Acupuncture
involves the insertion of fine sterile disposable needles into points
on thes meridians to correct any imbalance in the flow of Qi.
Traditional Chinese medicine has several different
modalities which can help to re-establish health and harmony in
the body. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, exercise and diet are among
those used most often.
The following is a list of some of the illnesses
which may benefit from acupuncture which was compiled by The World
Health Organization (WHO). This partial list is based on clinical
experience and is not intended to indicate the extent of efficacy
in treatment as all conditions may vary in severity and response:
| Cardiovascular
System |
Eye, Mouth
and Throat Disorders |
• Hypertension
• Palpitations
• Angina |
• Conjunctivitis
• Gingivitis
• Pharyngitis
• Toothache |
 |
| Gastrointestinal Disorders |
Mental-Emotional |
• Constipation
• Hemorrhoids
• Indigestion
• Ulcers |
• Anxiety
• Depression
•
Insomnia
• Stress
• Addictions - smoking,
eating |
|
| Neurological and Musculoskeletal
Disorders |
Reproductive and Genitourinary
Systems |
• Frozen Shoulder
• Headache/Migraine
• Golfer's/Tennis Elbow
• Low Back
Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Sciatica
•
Trigeminal Neuralgia |
• Impotence
• Incontinence
• Infertility
• Menstrual Disorders |
|
| Respiratory System |
|
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Cold and Flu
• Sinusitis |
|
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