What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating needles into "acupuncture points" on the
body. According to Acupuncture teachings this will restore health and well-being. Chinese medical theory holds that acupuncture works by normalizing the balance of qi "vital energy" throughout the body. Pain or illnesses are treated by attempting to remedy local or systemic accumulations or deficiencies of qi. Pain is considered to indicate blockage or stagnation of the flow of qi and an axiom of the medical literature of acupuncture is "no pain, no blockage; no blockage, no pain".
body. According to Acupuncture teachings this will restore health and well-being. Chinese medical theory holds that acupuncture works by normalizing the balance of qi "vital energy" throughout the body. Pain or illnesses are treated by attempting to remedy local or systemic accumulations or deficiencies of qi. Pain is considered to indicate blockage or stagnation of the flow of qi and an axiom of the medical literature of acupuncture is "no pain, no blockage; no blockage, no pain".
Tuina
Tuina is Chinese therapeutic massage applied on specific acupuncture points, along a channel or a meridian, or a whole area of the body. Although best known for its capacity to help body aches, joint problems, back pain, neck stiffness. Tuina can also help with many disorders, such as insomnia and indigestion.
Cupping
Cupping is a treatment technique that involves application of glass cups with heat to create suction, thereby pulling heat or toxins out of the body or by stimulating local blood circulation. It is usually used for body aches and muscle pain.
Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine includes plants, minerals and animal products. Herbs can nourish and tonify the body; disperse and move Qi and blood; purge and clear heat.
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Moxibustion
Moxibustion a procedure of burning an herb Folium ArtemisiaeVulgaris (mugwort) over specific acupuncture points. Moxibustion is used to
strengthen the entire energy system. Moxaibustion is also used to warm regions and acupuncture points with the intention of stimulating circulation through the points and inducing a smoother flow of blood and qi. Electro Acupuncture
Electro acupuncture is the usage of electric impulse stimulation through the acupuncture needles in affected areas and is utilized in more severe pain related conditions.
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is an aspect of Chinese medicine involving the coordination of different breathing patterns with various physical postures and motions of the body. Qi Gong can improve and in many cases maintain health by encouraging movement, increasing range of motion, relaxation, and improving joint flexibility and resilience.
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