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What Acupuncture Is

Acupuncture is an ancient and traditional method in China that can prevent and treat many diseases. It is part of the Traditional Chinese Medical system that has a history of over three thousand years.

Acupuncture is the method of using extremely fine, hair-thin needles that are both flexible and sterile. The needles are placed on certain special points (which are called "acu-points") of the energetic pathways relating to the organs, muscles and nerves of the human body's surface. acupuncture needles  Placement of the needles on these acu-points treat or prevent diseases by stimulating and regulating these special points.

Acupuncture is one of the key elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is effective for physical, psychological and emotional problems. According to the actual history record of China, use of Acupuncture began more than 3000 years ago, and its theory was already well developed at a very early time, as is shown in many of the Chinese classics. However, Chinese myth supports the use of Acupuncture & Moxibustion to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease and improve fitness back to a time before recorded history. Acupuncture promotes the body's natural healing ability. Most conditions can be corrected or improved. acupuncture needles Traditional Chinese Medicine is a comprehensive system of preventive health care and health maintenance. The effectiveness of acupuncture has been well documented and extends far beyond its conception in the western world when it was first known to only be useful for chronic pain management or as an analgesic.

During treatment, needles are inserted at certain acu-points. The needles are then manipulated, resulting in the opening of the meridian blockages thus promoting Chi flow. acupuncture needles There are twelve main meridians that serve as a way for communication to take place between the internal organs. Each of the twelve meridian systems is linked to a particular organ and is named after that organ.
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