Oriental medicine originated over 3,000 years
ago, and uses a variety of techniques to treat disease and maintain
health. The more common applications of Oriental medicine include
acupuncture, moxibustion (localized heat therapy), herbal recommendation
and bodywork.
A practitioner works with the patient's natural vital energies.
This vital energy - or life force - is called qi (pronounced
chee). Through insertion of fine needles into specific points along
energetic pathways, the practitioner can stimulate the energetic
flow of the body. Balancing the qi allows the body's innate
healing potential to function more effectively. Acupuncture
and Oriental medicine is very safe - it is now licensed in over
40 states and is increasingly being recognized by medical insurances.
The WHO (World Health Organization) recognizes
acupuncture as effective in treating more than 50 common ailments,
including -
Many people who experience this treatment report a significant
improvement or disappearance of symptoms, and increased stamina
and vitality.
