Q: WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
A. Acupuncture is a complex branch of ancient Chinese medicine, but its practical principles and methods are easily understood.
#1--14 Major energy channels called meridians course through the human body including the head, arms, hands, legs, feet, torso and internal organs.
#2 -- A subtle energy called Chi circulates via the meridians to all parts of the body, even the most remote cells.
#3-- Chi is the vital force, the presence of which separates the living from the dead. Its balanced unimpeded flow is critical to sound health.
#4 -- Any misdirection, blockages, or other derangement of the amount, flow, or balance of Chi may result in pain dysfunction, and ill health.
#5 -- With acupuncture needles, or other means, the acupuncturist stimulates certain points (acupoints) along the course of the meridians. Such stimulation helps restore the normal balance and flow of Chi so organs and bodily systems can work together in harmony as intended. This sets the stage for the body to repair itself and maintain its own health.
Q. What are Meridians?
A. Several thousand years ago Chinese physicians discovered that Chi, the vital force, circulates throughout the body along 14 major channels, 12 of which are duplicated on the left and right sides of the body. The two other major channels are located in the center of the body,, one in the front, the other in the back. And there are a number of so-called extra channels and miscellaneous channels throughout the body.
Meridians form a highly comlex invisible network transporting and directing Chi to every part of the body including the head, arms, legs, torso, organs and systems. Good health, Chinese sages of old discovered,
Meridians form a highly comlex invisible network transporting and directing Chi to every part of the body including the head, arms, legs, torso, organs and systems. Good health, Chinese sages of old discovered,