Acupuncture is based on the knowledge of vital energy flow to the whole
body. This energy travels through pathways called meridian or channel (they
are similar but not identical to the nervous and blood circulatory systems).
Each meridian is connected to one specific organ, or group of organs, that
governs particular bodily functions. Once this energy is deficient or blocked,
then the body stops functioning normally and will eventually become sick. With
the application of needles and needling techniques to the points on the body,
through the stimulation, it will promote energy circulation smoothly, unblock
the stagnation in the meridian, then body returns to its normal function, pain is
relieved, other symptoms disappear, vital energy and health is restored.
Studies have shown that Acupuncture could influence the central and
peripheral nervous systems. Evidence indicates that it releases endorphins
from the brain making it particularly effective in pain control. Among a host of
factors, acupuncture also affects the metabolism and production of sugar
levels in the blood, as well the endocrine and digestive systems.
Herbal Therapy
Chinese herbology is based on the conditions that the body is undergoing at
a particular time, and this may change dramatically in just one or two days. Is
the body hot? Is the body cold? Is it retaining fluid? Is it dry? One should have
the proper knowledge to determine if herbs could help.
Only a person trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques can
do the proper evaluation. Through tongue and pulse examination and other
methods, a TCM practitioner looks for abnormalities in the state and flow of
energy throughout the body, to determines using the appropriate Chinese
herbal formulas.
Most herbal formulas contain 4 to 10 herbs. The advantage of herbs is that
the potential of side effects from one herb is balanced by the relationship of
other herbs in the formula. Therefore, side effects are very minimal. Plus,
Chinese herb is generally less expensive than most pharmaceutical drugs.
