| ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine,
which originated in China over 5,000 years ago.
This science and art of healing has become widely accepted over the past
three decades. It has now
been established as a profession in Australia and has proved to be safe
and effective.
Acupuncture is a form of natural healing which
has the following major benefits:
o drug-free pain relief
o assists prevention against disease
o treats the cause as well as the symptoms
o holistic approach to illness, linking body, mind and emotions
o effectively treats many common ailments
HOW
DOES IT WORK?
The goal of acupuncture therapy is to establish
a healthier state of body function and to increase the capacity to cope
with stress.
The human body can be likened to a highly complex electrical circuit.
Like any electrical circuit, it must be kept in good working order if
it is to function effectively. If the human circuit breaks down the result
is illness.
Each person has an energy circulation. To maintain good health, it is
essential for the body's energy, as well as the blood, to circulate in
a continuous and unobstructed manner. The pathways through which the energy
flows are called meridians and these circulate through the organs and
tissues of the body.
The energy which flows along the meridians is called Qi (Chi). These meridians
were mapped out by the
ancient Chinese.
Modern technological methods such Kirlian photography, electronic, and
thermal readings are now being used to detect these meridians.
There are over 500 acupuncture points and
these lie along the meridians. By stimulating these points with needles,
the quality and quantity of energy (Qi) and fluids can be normalised.
Often an area or acupuncture point is warmed and stimulated by a Chinese
herb. This process is called Moxibustion. Suction cups and massage
may also be utilised to enhance the treatment.
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