What is Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese
Medicine includes, and is not limited to, acupuncture, herbal treatment, cupping,
moxa, gua sha, and tui na (Chinese style massage). However, most people
use the term “acupuncture,” rather than traditional Chinese Medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine originated in China more than 5,000 years ago. It is a practice that manages body’s flow of Qi (pronounced as Chi: energy, force, or electromagnetic field as some claim). Qi flows in the body along pathways called meridians. Along these meridians there are points that link each other to maintain the flow of Qi. The body is in balance and well when Qi is in its smooth steady state. When the flow of Qi is interrupted for various reasons, it is imbalanced and we become unwell. Through manipulation of acupuncture points and meridians, our body regains its lost balance and well-being.
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