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What is Oriental Medicine Oriental Medicine is a term used to describe a variety of integrated systems of treatment which help to bring the body into a state of health. Having over a five thousand year history of empirical development, Oriental Medicine is broadly categorized into the "four pillars." These are Qigong, Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Herbal Medicines and Diet, and Physical Manipulation. Each of these therapies aids in bringing the body back to a homeostatic healthful condition. Perhaps one of the most meaningful aspects of Oriental Medicine is that through the diagnostic techniques refined over centuries illness may be avoided before physical symptoms manifest themselves, in essence our focus is not only a return to a healthy state, but a lifelong maintenance of it. |
What is Acupuncture Acupuncture is an ancient healing science used by the Chinese for over 2000 years. It is based on the theory that qi or vital energy flows through a network of channels throughout the body. Acupuncture regulates this flow of vital energy by directing it to areas of deficiency and draining it from areas of excess. In this way it regulates and restores the energetic balance so that the body can heal itself. Acupuncture's strength lies in its ability to detect and treat early stages of the disease process for example the lower backache before it becomes a herniated disc. Practitioners of acupuncture often use other healing modalities to reinforce their treatment. These may include: the use of heat, massage, herbs, as well as advising the patient of diet, exercise and possible lifestyle changes. The number of acupuncture treatments depends on the duration, severity and nature of each complaint as well as the individual's constitution and their biological age. An acute condition may only require one to five treatments. Some of the possible side effects of an acupuncture treatment are: a feeling of calm and balance, a deep and restful sleep, more energy and the ability to handle stress more creatively. People generally find acupuncture to be a very relaxing experience. |