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Acupuncture Explained - Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

Along with many branches of Chinese medicine, acupuncture originated in China many centuries ago. Acupuncture is the art of healing with needles and is known in China as Zhue Jiao, which translated means "needle heat".

Author: John Philips

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Qi energy, which accounts for the well being of a person, is regulated by acupuncture and releasing stress using acupuncture develops physical and mental health.

Pathways of Qi energy should flow freely in a healthy person and any symptoms of illness will indicate any barriers to this movement. Any unwanted waste is removed and all cells requirements are provided once the Qi energy is flowing freely. Significant improvement in the physical as well as the mental health is the consequence of this. Symptoms, indicating a physical or mental illness, will become apparent if Qi is blocked at any stage.

The intention of the needle positioning is to regain an optimum flow of energy and at this stage the number of treatments required will be specified. In order to stay healthy and maintain their Qi levels at an optimum level many Chinese have regular acupuncture treatments and the Chinese acupuncture practitioner only gets paid as long as his clients maintain good health.

Other forms of acupuncture are available besides the use of needles, including electric stimulation, burning and herbs. Unlike Western doctors, who use hollow tube needles; traditional acupuncture is carried out using solid needles and licensed acupuncturists in the west use needles that are pre-sterilized. In most cases the needle acts exclusively on the Qi energy and no medication is used on the needles. For optimum results and depending on the patients needs the needles are either inserted at a specific angle or manipulated.

As a preventative measure regular visits to your acupuncture clinic is beneficial to maintaining good health. The number of visits will be dependant on the nature of your emotional or physical health. Several needles maybe inserted during each visit, but at different points for subsequent visits. The change in the Qi energy is affected by these different locations hastening the improvement to optimum health. The course of treatment required influences the depth of needle insertion varying between just below the skin surface or up to a depth of three inches. Needle insertion is usually pain free. Some clients comment on an occasional pinching sensation when the needles are first inserted. But the needles can be easily forgotten after insertion. If the Qi energy is being directed properly a warm, relaxed sensation will be felt at the insertion point.

One of the most beneficial ways to improve or sustain good health is with acupuncture. As an alternative to conventional medicine more and more people are turning to Acupuncture. The benefits of this ancient practise are becoming better understood and encouraged by conventional western medicine.

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John Philips is the author of Chinese Healing an informational website with various articles about Chinese Medicine. To read more articles from various sources on Chinese Medicine visit http://www.chinese-healing.info

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Acupuncture Explained - Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture