Acupuncture is gaining popularity and here’s an article that explain what it is and what is used for.
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Ever visited an acupuncturist to treat asthma or chronic fatigue? Ever wonder what acupuncture is for? What is acupuncture?
Acunpuncture is a traditional therapy used to create a state of balance and harmony through the re-direction of energy. Most well known as an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, being used by the Chinese to treat illnesses for thousands of years, the same fundamental practice was used by other ancient cultures, including the Egyptians and the Maya.
How does acupuncture work?
Still being introduced to the western world, where acupuncture is considered an effective alternative medicine treatment for pain, many people are left wondering, what exactly is acupunture?
In this healing art, a practitioner uses ultra fine needles or electrodes to unlock blockages of subtle energy. Subtle energy, or chi, is then free to flow throughout the meridian system. The meridian system is am invisible network of pathways, connected energetically to the physical organs and transport systems of hte body. Once energy flow is returned to a state of harmoney, healing can occur. An acupuncturist known what points along the body to stimulate to treat the specific imbalance of the patient.
Sounds intriguing? It really is a fascinating form of healing, which has developed over thousands of years. Interested in learning more? The Art of Acupuncture Techniques by Robert Johns is a great comprehensive study, especially for people interested in studying acupuncture. Peter Mole’s Acupuncture: Energy Balancing for Body, Mind, and Spirit gives a clear understanding of acupuncture and healing through subtle energies.
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