Acupuncture is one component - the most familiar to most Westerners - of the 3000 year old system of Chinese Medicine. It involves placing very fine needles into particular, carefully-chosen points along designated meridians of the body in order to stimulate the...

Chinese acupuncture is a healing technique practiced in China thousands of years back. The method is based on ancient Chinese philosophy. The main tenet of the treatment is the flow of energy within the body which is known as Qi. The vital energy flows through...

Acupuncture needles are extremely small, and very often completely painless going into the skin. We like to say that in general, if there is any ‘ouch’ at all, it is ‘less than having your hair pulled’. Many people do not even realize a needle has been inserted until...

An Acupuncturist will want to do an initial assessment to determine the disharmonies causing your complaint. Chinese Medicine views any particular problem as a symptom arising from an internal disharmony of Qi; the idea is to treat the overall disharmony, with the...

Some other treatment modalities that are often used in TCM and may be appropriate depending upon the individual are: Chinese Herbal Therapy TCM Dietary Therapy Qi Gong (exercises both bodily and breathing/meditation) Cupping: special suction cups applied to large...

The basic tenet of Chinese acupuncture is Qi. We can define Qi as life energy. You can also call it life spirit that flows through all living things. It is a vital component of not only acupuncture but also other alternative medicines and martial arts that originate...

Traditional Chinese healing theory considers the human body as an energy system. When this system gets out of balance, pain and illness occur. Through acupuncture, this energy system is stimulated that affects the glands and organs and makes them perform at their...

As with any medical system, there is not guarantee - only best practice, performed with good will and careful attention.  Acupuncture provides permanent relief from the symptoms. Usually five to ten sessions are required to get permanent relief. However, the number of...

Acupuncture is preferred by most people who believe in the natural healing process. They adopt acupuncture to stay away from the side effects that result from mainstream healing processes. The effects of chemicals on our body can be long-lasting which is absent in...

There is a wide variety of medical conditions ranging from allergies to pediatrics that can be effectively treated by acupuncture. Acupuncture has been found effective in treating allergic rhinitis, asthma, back pain, headaches, sinusitis, high blood pressure, chronic...

A lot of myths and fears exist around alternative medicine and Chinese acupuncture is no exception. Ever since this ancient method of healing has come to the knowledge of the western countries it has been subjected to various studies. Several surveys have also been...

The Chinese acupuncture is a healthcare system that is based on ancient principles. It is believed that it originated in China around two thousand years ago and is still popular today. From the land of Confucius it has traveled to the west and has gained patronage in...

In the recent years the acupuncture has received a lot of attention in the west. The Chinese method of treatment and its unique concept of energy have intrigued the people of the west. A lot of doctors and medical practitioners have started providing acupuncture to...

The increasing popularity of acupuncture ahs made many people take it up as a profession. However, you need to find the right acupuncturist with proper training. The best way to find a reliable acupuncturist is to ask your friends for recommendations. You may also...