Acupuncture treatment is becoming increasingly popular in the West due to its drug-free and holistic approach for management of symptoms and an aspect of certain conditions and diseases.
How acupuncture works
Acupuncture is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and a therapy that originated from China over 2000 years ago. In TCM the body is regarded as an integrated whole and is made up of fourteen major channels, also known as meridians. These channels correspond to different organs and have numerous acupuncture points. When there is an obstruction or depletion of the flow of qi (energy) in these channels, it can lead to physical and emotional disease.
Acupuncture involves the insertion and manipulation of very fine needles into special anatomical points on the body. With an experienced acupuncturist, patients experience minimal to no pain upon insertion.
The aim of acupuncture is to mobilize the flow of qi (energy), to unblock obstruction and to encourage the normal flow of qi. Acupuncture provides a holistic approach to the treatment of disease. It treats the underlying cause as well as the symptoms. Acupuncture can help alleviation of a range of symptoms of many specific conditions.
For some common symptoms of certain conditions which Qi may help with, please click here