The practice of acupuncture involves
inserting very thin, disposable stainless steel needles into selected
acupuncture points in the body. According to Chinese ancient tradition, health
is achieved through the harmonious balance between the opposing forces of yin
and yang. Qi, also known as life force, flows through channels called meridians
that run along the surface of the body and branch into the body's interior. Any
imbalance in these forces is believed to cause illness. When needles are placed
at prescribed points along the meridians, balance and health are restored.
There are few dissimilarities
in which Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Medicine view the human
body. The main difference is the focus of the medicine because of the need at
the time when the two types of medicine arose.
TCM focuses on strength, vitality, fertility and virility. Everything the body needs to grow and repair itself is in the blood. It is believed that if there is a blood flow problem, an involved organ starts to deteriorate and malfunction and the disease process starts. TCM does not treat symptoms. The focus is to push Qi and blood into the area where there are problems and to treat the function of the body.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING AN ACUPUNCTURE SESSION: During a treatment, very thin, solid needles are inserted at specific points on the body. The stimulation of these acupuncture points affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. This triggers the release of the body's internal chemicals such as endorphins, enkephalins and dymorphins which have pain-relieving properties.
Many acupuncturists use a method where needles are inserted directly into the area of pain. The problem with this approach is that there is a risk of aggravating the pain and the results are not consistent or reliable. Veth practice a different style of acupuncture. This method is over 3,000 years old and is derived from the I-Ching, one of the oldest books in the world. This method has several names such as: "I-Ching Acupuncture," "Balance Method," “Distal Point Acupuncture."
The acupuncture points used are from the elbows to the fingers, and from the knees to the toes, occasionally, on the abdomen, scalp and ears. Consequently, the patient rarely has to take off their clothes and the treatments are efficient, comfortable and effective. Pain relief usually occurs immediately and long lasting relief over a series of treatments is at least 80%.
OTHER MODALITIES:
Cupping: Stagnation in the body is removed by bringing toxins to the surface to be released through the open pores. The increased blood flow into the area of cupping also allows the area to heal more rapidly. Cupping has been found to affect the body up to four inches into the tissues, causing these tissues to release toxins, activate the lymphatic system, and help activate and clear the veins, arteries and capillaries.
Moxibustion: The sensation that moxa produces is a pleasant heat that penetrates deep into the skin. In TCM, moxibustion is used on people who have a cold or stagnant condition. The burning of moxa expels cold and warms the meridians, which leads to smoother flow of blood and Qi.
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| Moxibustion with artemesia herb |
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| Cupping |
