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The Body N Balance
ACUPUNCTURE : Is it the Cure to your Dis-Ease A Magnificent , Natural and Effective Medical Procedure
By Dr . Rosemarie Allen , AP , PTA , MT thebodynbalance @ bellsouth . net
Acupuncture is one of the oldest medical modality in the world , and dates back to China as far back as 5,000 years ago . Acupuncture represents only one facet of the Chinese Medical system . The first recorded Acupuncture treatment of disease dates back to 15000 BC during the Shang Dynasty .
Body N Balance Dr . Rosemarie Allen Jacksonville , Florida October 2014
Acupuncture has been one of the oldest medical procedures and has been used in China as the main medical treatment modality in the olden days with great success . In order to get the basic idea of how this magnificent medical treatment works one must understand the physiology of Acupuncture . Acupuncture is done utilizing 3 main factors and eight Principles :
First are , the acupuncture points : These are best described as tiny gateways in the system where the electrical energy in the body may be accessed . All living thing has energy including the body . There are hundreds of points located throughout the body . Acupuncture points have a direct or indirect relationship to the organ system and some points are organ specific .
Secondly , there are the Meridians . The Meridians can be compared to tiny rivers and streams in the system . There are 20 Meridian streams and which all intersect with each other at various points . Meridians are also related to the organs system in the body . Acupuncture points are usually located within the meridians pathways .
Third is the Qi , pronounced ( chee ) and is considered the life force . The Qi is the body ’ s bio-electrical energy that flows with the blood . The Qi moves the blood though our veins and arteries . This energy cannot be seen but can be felt by a gentle electrical sensation when stimulated . Almost everyone at some point in their lives has experienced an external energy ( electrical ) shock sensation be it from touching an electrically charged vehicle or touching against someone that is highly electrically charged . Energy is evident in our environment such as the wind blowing the trees . You can feel the wind but you can ’ t see it .
Acupuncture is delivered using tiny needles . These come in many sizes , some as thin as a strand of hair . Acupuncture needles are made of stainless steel , are one time use , and are disposable . The amount of needles used in treatments varies for each treatment , and the preference of the physician . Treatment time also varies among physicians and could be as minimal as 30 minute or as much as 1 hour .
The Eight Principles are traditionally the basic categories used to of any disease :
Yin / Yang ( Balance in nature such as female / male ) Excess / Deficiency ( Full / Empty ), Interior / Exterior ( Inside / Outside ) Hot / Cold ( Heat / Cold )
Now , in order to treat a patient with a problem they must be evaluated to find out is the main cause of the problem . An Evaluation takes approximately an hour and consists of the patient ’ s personal information such as the symptoms , bodily functions , diet , sleep , emotions and other pertinent information including the Pulse and Tongue are also evaluated . The Tongue and Pulse are extremely important diagnostic tools . The tongue and the pulse have organ representations and both are windows to the internal system . For example , the tongue size , color , coat , moist or dryness , cracks , teeth marks etc . are all indicators of the body ’ s disharmony . The findings are then indicative of the diagnosis and a treatment plan is set . The whole goal of the treatment is to bring the body back in balance and harmony .
Acupuncture is very effective in the treatment of a variety of conditions including : Arthritis , Asthma , anxiety , Bronchitis , Carpal Tunnel Syndrome , Common Colds , Colitis , Depression , Dizziness , Emotional problems , Fatigue , Fibromyalgia , Headaches , Digestive disorders , High Blood Pressure , Pain , stroke , Menstrual Irregularities , Menopause , Osteoarthritis , Sciatica , stress , Shoulder Pain , Insomnia and many more …
Monthly Free Community Wellness Worshops By Dr . Rosemarie Allen , AP , PTA , MT 904-327-0457 or 904-488-5075 thebodynbalance @ bellsouth . net