WHAT IS CHINESE MEDICINE
Chinese medicine is a complete medical system which has its own philosophical and physiological theories. This medical system has been in use for more than 2000 years. It emphasizes restoring the body’s natural balance and the prevention of diseases. Diagnostic methods include examination of the tongue and pulse and inquiring about the patients’ physical conditions. The practitioner will then develop a tailor-made treatment for each patient. The treatment modalities offered include acupuncture, herbs, moxibustion, cupping, electro-stimulation, gua sha and lifestyle recommendations.

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing and to improve physiological functions. This is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points.

HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK
The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up in others.

The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatments can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, and energy production activities, and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulatory system.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

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