What is Acupuncture?
In Chinese Medicine terms, it involves the
insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the
body to regulate the flow of ‘Qi’,
(pronounced as 'chee'), your body’s
vital energy. For a number of lifestyle and environmental
reasons, Qi may become disturbed, depleted or blocked,
which may result in some symptoms of pain and illness in
certain instances. Treatment is
aimed at the root of your condition as well as your main
symptoms.
In Traditional Chinese philosophy health is dependent on the body's Qi – its motivating energy. Qi moves in a balanced way through the meridians (channels) beneath the skin. Qi has the equal and opposite qualities of Yin and Yang. Flow of Qi can be disturbed by: stress, anger, anxiety, fear, poor nutrition, infections, or shock.
Please see Links to;
BAcC www.acupuncture.org.uk.)