Acupuncture is one of the worlds oldest medical systems it regulates and restores the harmonious energetic balance of the body. Its primary notoriety is to relieve pain, but as we study the profound effects of acupuncture and Chinese medicine a lot more takes place, Acupuncture is between 3000 and 5000 years old
According to the ancient theories there is an energy network call Qi (pronounced "chee") it is the Chinese name for the vital energy that powers the universe and gives us life.
When Qi is plentiful and flowing smoothly through the body to our organs and limbs, we feel healthy and strong. When Qi becomes exhausted and its movement is inhibited, we feel ill and out of balance.
By inserting fine, needles at specific points along the body's energetic pathways (meridians), to stimulate the smooth circulation of energy Qi the stimulation of acupuncture will break up Qi stagnation, enabling Qi to move freely, thereby improving bodily function.
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One modern theory is that the needle actually creates a circuit that reopens a pathway of Qi in an area where it has become congested. Imbalances that are relatively recent can change right away with the patient experiencing great relief.
"More people have benefited from Acupuncture over the course of fifty centuries than the combined total of all other healing sciences, both ancient and modern." The Ancient Practice of Acupuncture is a complete healing system and can heal patients from a wide range of conditions and diseases. The study of Qi, and the ability to move the Qi in the body is the key to a successful acupuncture treatment. Traditional Chinese medicine ability to prevent problems before they affect the physical body offers significant advantages for today's chronic health-care problems.
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