what is acupuncture and how does it work
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is one of the tools of the Chinese Medicine health management system. It is an exaustive medical system categorised as an alternative medicine. Being over
5,000 years old, it is an avant-garde alternative. This system uses patient’s own life force to heal from
pain and disease.
Our body and its functions were equated to a garden, requiring daily maintenance, cultivation and proper nourishing.
It owns a unique palette of tools: Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Training (Tai Chi Chuan, Chi
Gong, Meditation), a therapeutic massage Tui-Na and Acupressure.
Chinese Medicine is able to recognize the internal problem by the outer manifestations and categorize it
into logical causes by following the Five Elements, Eight Parameters and Four Diagnostic methods. The
process of healing is a multifrontal attack on the disease.
Health is defined as a state in which the combination of physical, emotional and mental qualities of an
individual are at the top level. Our emotions are inseparably interrelated to the health and harmony of
our internal organ systems.
There are Five Elements identified with Chinese Medicine: Wood, Earth, Metal, Water and Fire. With
each of these elements there is an associated Yin Organ System, Yang Organ System, an open orifice, a
specific season, sound, smell, taste, tissue, emotion, and more. This methodology views each of our Five
Organ Systems as a separate entities and by its their interrelations (Promotional and Controlling Phases).
Yin and Yang complement each other as a process of change and balance.
The Six Atmospheric States are: Dryness, Wetness, Heat/Fire, Summer Heat, Cold and Wind. Each of the
Five Organ Systems has an atmospheric state in which it prefers to normally function.
Chinese Medicine incorporates the Seven Emotions and their internal connections to specific internal
organ systems: anger, joy, fear, fright, grief, worry and pensiveness.
What to Expect
Differential diagnosis.
Chinese Medicine relies on the practitioner’s ability to review information based on the Four Diagnost Pillars: palpation, smell, listening and observation. Based on your main concern I will direct my efforts toward your goal. In alternative medicine the patient works with the practitioner and the patient can influence enormously the speed and result of the therapy.
The process of healing sometimes depends on our ability and willingness to acknowledge what feelings and behaviours led to a dysbalance.
Building up stronger immunity.
Chinese Medicine has a strong focus on preventive measures. Chinese Medicine is the most natural way to be in an optimal state of health with a strong immune
system. The best way to enjoy life
Herbal potions - Chinese Materia Medica.
Herbal medicine has the unique ability to understand the many different layers of health problems
manifesting simultaneously. Chinese Herbal Formulas help strengthening our Yin, Yang, Chi, Blood and keep our body disease-free.
In the treatment of chronic conditions, comprehending all ailments lasting more than 6 months, the use of Chinese Herbal Formulas is essential for at least a year. In the meantime underlying Chinese Medicine Patterns of deficiency may have developed, therefore chronic conditions require addressing the newest condition first.
Acupressure and Tui-Na.
Acupressure, like acupuncture, is meant to balance our internal zang-fu (solid and hollow organ systems). It originated from Tui-Na about 4,000 years ago as a technique to unblock Chi. Tui-Na encompasses a wide range of energy moving techniques including the pressing of key Acupressure points on the body, one of the finest practices of Tui-Na itself.
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