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" The goal of Chinese Medicine is to make the body clean, make the body strong, make the body peaceful."
- Wong Foon Lee
Chinese Medicine is one of the oldest medical systems in the world. It has its own distinct forms of diagnosis and treatment. The primary concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is that the creation of wholeness and harmony will enable the body to heal itself. TCM utilizes a variety of treatment modalities, the two most common being acupuncture and herbs. It also sees the body, mind and spirit as intimately connected. When one is treated, all three are treated.
Acupuncture is very safe and does not interfere with any medical treatment you may already be receiving. Traditional Chinese Medicine can work to complement the benefits of Western medicine. In addition, TCM can often reduce unpleasant side-effects associated with prescription medications.
In theory, acupuncture is used to treat any disease not requiring emergency room care. This is because we treat the individual, not the disease. The body's own energy is used to heal itself. The World Health Organization has determined that acupuncture is an effective therapy for over 200 clinical conditions, among them:
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Acupuncture theory is derived from ancient Chinese philosophy, which describes the human body in terms of energy (Qi) rather than matter. This Qi (energy) circulates along specific pathways, or channels, in the body. Illness, disease or other problems will manifest along specific channels. Hair-thin, disposable needles are inserted at specific points along the channels to stimulate the body's natural energy - releasing blocks, enhancing the body's self-healing process, and restoring balance. |
Most treatment sessions last 20-45 minutes, with little or no sensitivity to the insertion of acupuncture needles.
