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Traditional Chinese medicine is a complete system of wellness designed to treat
any problem. It focuses not on any particular disease or symptom,
but on the imbalances of "Qi", the vital energy Chinese philosophy
considers the foundation of life and health. There are several methods
of treatment available in TCM.
In the US, the most popular and well known of these methods is
acupuncture. In China, Chinese herbal medicine is more commonly
used. Acupuncture involves using very small needles to relieve
pain, and improve heath through balancing Qi and stimulating the body
to heal itself
The needles are very small and
thin, and specifically designed not to be painful. For sensitive
patients, even smaller needles can be used. The purpose of the
needle is to stimulate a sensation such as pressure, or a dull, achy
feeling, but not pain. You, as the patient, can decide how much
or how little stimulus you want.
Acupuncture is widely renowned as a treatment for chronic pain and pain related to accidents
and injuries, because it is so effective for these problems, but it is very effective for many other conditions as well. Read More »
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