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 Acupunture Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine are a complete medical system that includes acupuncture, Chinese herbs, oriental massage and exercise. For more than 3000 years many cultures have benefited from this method of treating and preventing diseases. Today Oriental Medicine is recognized world-wide. The World Health Orginization has researched and documented the effectiveness of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Medicinal communities throughout the world are integrating this medicine into their healthcare systems. Acupunture... How It Works Oriental medicine theory explains that pain and disease are caused by either an imbalance or blockage of the enrgy circulating through the body. Acupuncture restores the balance to the flow of energy, returning the body to a healthy state. In an acupuncture treatment, thin sterile pins are inserted at specific points on the body. These points are carefully selected by the acupuncturist according to patients signs and symptoms. Each treatment is tailored to the individual's needs. The accupunture treatment corrects the imbalance and removes the blockages of energy, thus restoring the body to health. Emphasis is placed on understanding and treating the underlying cause of each individual's imbalance. This holistic approach to health not only addresses physical complaints, but also emotional, environmental and lifestyle conditions. Herbal Medicine For a majority of the world's population, Herbs are the primary, if not sole, source of medicine and nutritional supplementation. They may be used alone or in conjunction with acupuncture, the combination can prove most efficacious for many conditions. Herbs are safe, natural, and balanced energetically, eliminating the harmful side effects and high exspense commonly found with western pharmaceuticals. |