Acupuncture
What is Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complex medical system that was developed by the Ancient Chinese thousands of years ago. It is used to define ones aetiology and to diagnose and treat medical conditions and imbalances in the body. TCM combines the use of Acupuncture alongside various other forms of healing modalities. It is used to prevent illness and boost wellbeing and is practised all over the world.
Acupuncture involves the use of specific sterile needles that are inserted in to one of 365 Acupuncture points on the body to restore its balance and circulate the free flow of qi.
The earliest documented evidence of the use of Acupuncture originates back to 100 BCE. This evidence can be found in the Huang di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine. This text is still referred to today.
Following your consultation and TCM diagnosis, specific Acupuncture points are selected.
When an Acupuncture point is stimulated it triggers a cascade of neural responses. These responses arise in response to sensory activation of the nerves. When an Acupuncture needle is inserted in to the body, its qi (life force) is activated. In reaction to this the body releases pain relieving endorphins. The patient may or may not feel a sensation on each point, the site of insertion may or may not show signs of active qi however, the treatment will work to reinstate balance in the body. Acupuncture is a powerful ancient healing art and its speedy capacity to heal imbalances is remarkable.
When Acupuncture first originated the ancient Chinese used sharpened stones and long sharp bones to stimulate one of twelve meridian channels on the body as part of earlier Acupuncture practice. Acupuncture practice gradually evolved in the fifteenth century. Bronze statues depicting Acupuncture points were found and details of these points were also found in ‘The Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion’ text.
Following a gradual decline of Acupuncture in the 17th century, it was not until the 19th century that the Chinese communist government revived it as a lawful medical practice. From this point Acupuncture was practised in hospitals and private practice in China. It eventually spread as a practice to Korea and Japan. Subsequently in the early 19th century interest in Acupuncture practice developed in America, Europe and Britain.
Acupuncture is now used as an alternative form of medicine all over the world and is used in almost all areas of work from the National Health Service, Army bases, private hospices and private practice.
Following all other forms of health intervention, people find themselves trying Acupuncture and are blown away by its results. If you fall in to this category or simply want to experience the benefits of this healing art for yourself then why not book in with our experienced TCM Acupuncturist today.
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