What’s Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a safe, effective system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to alleviate pain and address the root cause of disease. It is, in fact, the only form of medicine for over a third of the world’s population. The goal of treatment is to restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself so we can maintain our health and well-being.
Acupuncture is the practice of inserting thin needles into specific points on the body that belong to meridians. Each meridian correlates with an organ in the body. When an organ is out of balance or is diseased, the flow of energy (known as “qi” or “chi”) that normally traverses these meridians becomes blocked. This stagnation leads to ailments in both the body and the mind. Inserting needles at strategic points along these meridians help to unblock these stagnations, restore the normal flow of qi, and address most medical complaints.
Acupuncture can be used to prevent, treat, and cure a wide variety of conditions. It is an effective and natural way of restoring balance and promoting wellness throughout the body. For centuries, acupuncture has been used to successfully treat difficult or “incurable” diseases. Nowadays, it is used to prevent and treat many common as well as lesser-known conditions.