Acupuncture
Acupuncture is considered to be one of the oldest medical
practices in the world. The earliest written account of
Acupuncture is found in the Nei Jing or the Yellow Emperors
Classic of Internal Medicine. This document is believed to
be the oldest comprehensive medical text in the world.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, disease may
result from a disruption of the flow of qi or due to an
imbalance between yin and yang aspects of our energetics.
Yin may be described as withdrawn, cold, slow or inactive
while yang may be described as external, hot, and active.
When one of these components of our energetics are in
excess or deficient, Acupuncture may facilitate the process
of rebalancing the delicate relationship between these
energies in our body by bringing us to a more centered
place.
When treating with Acupuncture the practitioner may also
observe the health and balance of the five elements Fire,
Earth, Water, Wood and Metal. We are reflections and part
of the natural world, always changing and evolving just as
the seasons and the five elements adjust. Acupuncture may
assist an individual on his or her journey to a more
centered place within this flow of the five elements. While
we may have a constitution that lends itself more towards
one of the five elements we are always in flux and at times
one element may stand out and need to be brought back into
balance.
Treatments of Acupuncture stimulate acupoints along energy
pathways or meridians. Each meridian or pathway relates to
an internal organ. The insertion of fine needles into these
points activate them and create an internal dialogue with
other activated points. During treatment the movement of qi
or energy rebalances the body's natural flow of energy,
which often brings about a feeling of peace and well being.
Acupuncture may be effective in treating a wide range of
complaints including stress, insomnia, migraines, back
pain, arthritis, asthma, anxiety, depression as well a
variety of debilitating and chronic conditions. Regular
treatments have also been proven effective in the process
of smoking cessation. The National Institute of Health has
concluded that there is clear evidence that Acupuncture
treatments are effective for post operative pain, side
effects of chemotherapy, nausea of pregnancy, post
operative pain and dental pain.
