Traditional Chinese Medicine ~Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
The intent of acupuncture therapy is to promote health
and alleviate pain and suffering. The method by which this is accomplished,
though it may seem strange and mysterious to many, has been time tested
over thousands of years and continues to be validated today. The perspective
from which an acupuncturist views health and sickness hinges on concepts
of "vital energy," "energetic balance" and "energetic
imbalance." Just as the Western medical doctor monitors the blood flowing
through blood vessels and the messages traveling via the nervous system,
the acupuncturist assesses the flow and distribution of this "vital
energy" within its pathways, known as "meridians and channels".
The acupuncturist is able to influence health and sickness by stimulating certain areas along these "meridians". Traditionally these areas or "acupoints" were stimulated by fine, slender needles. Today, many additional forms of stimulation are incorporated, including herbs, electricity, magnets and lasers. Still, the aim remains the same - adjust the "vital energy" so the proper amount reaches the proper place at the proper time. This helps your body heal itself.
Acupuncture is just one form of therapy used within the coherent system of healing known as Oriental Medicine. Oriental Medicine includes herbology, physical therapy, dietetics and special exercises (such as Tai Chi and Qi Gong), and is a complete medical system unto itself and is not another branch of modern Western medicine. Acupuncture evolved from principles and philosophies unique to Oriental thinking and Oriental Medicine, and is most effectively applied when done in accordance with those principles.
Professional Links
Eclectic Healing Arts - Nicholas Corrin, Seattle, WA
Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine - Michelle Wu, Bellevue, WA
Center for Natural Healing - Denise Fiedler, North Bend, WA
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