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What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an effective form of medical treatment that has evolved into a complete holistic health care system. Acupuncture is enables us to influence and treat the interior by using a synergy of points on the exterior aspect of our bodies.
Acupuncture promotes natural healing. It enhances recuperative power and immunity, support physical and emotional health, and It helps to correct functional imbalances and restore the flow thus returning the body to a more natural state of well-being. It is a safe, painless and effective way to treat a wide variety of medical problems.
Practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine have used this noninvasive treatment method to help millions of people worldwide become well and stay well.
What does acupuncturist do?
During the initial exam a full health history is taken. Questions are asked regarding health, symptoms and lifestyle. An appropriate physical exam is conducted, including pulse and tongue diagnosis.
Gathering this information enables the practitioner to effectively diagnose and detect any specific imbalances of Qi that may have contributed to a person’s health problems.
Once the imbalances of Qi are detected, an acupuncturist will place fine, sterile needles at specific acupoints along meridian pathways. This safe and painless insertion of needles can unblock the obstruction and balance Qi where it has become unbalanced.
Once this is done, Qi can freely circulate throughout the body, providing adequate nourishment to cells, organs, glands, tissues and muscled. This can eliminate pain and restore balance and harmony, as well as the body’s ability to heal itself-ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.
Acupuncture and Herbal tea medicines are safe, effective and drug-free therapy; it can help address a wide variety of common ailments and problems.