Acupuncture & TCM

 

According to Chinese Medicine, acupuncture influences the movement of qi and blood.  Acupuncture needles are put at strategic places, most often along meridians or channels in order to balance the energy in the body.  According to Chinese Medicine, qi and blood have the nature of flowing smoothly, protecting the body, and regulating the up/down and in/out movements that easily occur in a well functioning body.  But the free and easy flow of qi can be disrupted and at times the body cannot easily repair this disruption on its own.  Acupuncture regulates the flow of qi to balance the many systems of the body, relieving emotional distress, pain, and many other symptoms.

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According to western medicine, acupuncture influences the nerves and its pathways, the blood flow through veins and arteries, the trigger points, and the fascial system.  The most commonly used acupuncture points are located at places on the body where nerves are easily accessible, at important facial junctions, and on trigger points.  The free flow of energy throughout the nervous system, blood system, and facial system regulates the functioning of the entire body, including the skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive system, lymphatic system, endocrine system, and respiratory system.

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For treating internal medicine conditions such as digestive issues, fertility, stress relief, I often use acupuncture in conjunction with cupping and herbal medicines to have a full-range, whole-body effect.

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Wondering if Traditional Chinese Medicine can help you?  Contact me with your questions!

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