An Introduction to Chinese Medicine

Chinese Medicine dates back to at least the 21st Century B.C. In the intervening years since then it has been painstakingly researched and extensively practiced

Indeed, a quarter of the world's population has relied upon it.Chinese Medicine is a truly natural form of healing power, aiming at treatment for the whole body rather than just the symptoms.Because of this it may take some time tonotice the benefits although with some problems the effects could be very dramatic.Chinese Medicine has two basic components - Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapy.

Acupuncture

The aim of acupuncture is to regulate the meridians or channels of the body to re-open the stagnation of QI(energy). What is the Qi? Qi is the "vital force", the "life force", or energy within a person.The Chinese believe that this Qi can be enhanced, improved and nourished so that the patient is not only symptom free but is healthy and full of vitality.When the practitioner carefully inserts the needles you may feel a slight tingling sensation. The doctor will ask you when you experience this 'needle sensation' because that is when the treatment is beginning to have effect. After acupuncture you will feel relaxedor even slightly sleepy, so please take care not to tackle anything too strenuous for a few hours afterwards.

Chinese Herbs

Chinese herbs, like acupuncture, is the most important therapy, but it was largely unexplored outside China until this decade. There are over 300 Chinese Herbs in common use. Chinese herbs aresaid to regulate the internal organs and the immune system. They also assist greatly in helping some illnesses such as eczema & stress. Herbal treatment includes: dry herbs to be taken as. tea, powders and lotions. The beauty of using Chinese Herbs is to prescribe a few herbs together based on each individual patient's clinical condition from a doctor.