Brief Introduction
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used for more than two thousand years in China. It has become an integral part of the rapid growth of complementary therapy in the UK. Traditionally, acupuncture is an holistic approach to the management of disease as well as the maintenance of health. Acupuncture is not only for a means of pain relief, but also to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. It aims to focus on patient¡¯s overall well being ,rather than supperfacial syptoms.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory says: people¡¯s health based on a balance between two life forces¡ªyin and yang, the balance can be disturbed by phsical, mental and emotional factors. By inserting fine needles into points which belong to a series of meradians benethe the skin, an acupuncturist can manipulate needles to stiumlate the body¡¯s motivating energy-- known as qi¡ªto restore its natural balance
Acupuncture has been used for more than two thousand years in China. It has become an integral part of the rapid growth of complementary therapy in the UK. Traditionally, acupuncture is an holistic approach to the management of disease as well as the maintenance of health. Acupuncture is not only for a means of pain relief, but also to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. It aims to focus on patient¡¯s overall well being ,rather than supperfacial syptoms.
Traditional Chinese medicine theory says: people¡¯s health based on a balance between two life forces¡ªyin and yang, the balance can be disturbed by phsical, mental and emotional factors. By inserting fine needles into points which belong to a series of meradians benethe the skin, an acupuncturist can manipulate needles to stiumlate the body¡¯s motivating energy-- known as qi¡ªto restore its natural balance
Herbal medicine
There are hundreds of types of natural herbs used for health and therapeutic purposes. It based on the same diagnostic methods as acupuncture, the skill of a herbalist lies in their ability to make a traditional diagnosis from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony. In Chinese herbal therapy, most prescriptions consist of between six and twelve different substances.
Chinese medicine believes that prevention is better than cure. Tonic medicine can improve the body¡¯s natural immune response to prevent an illness before it occurs.
There are hundreds of types of natural herbs used for health and therapeutic purposes. It based on the same diagnostic methods as acupuncture, the skill of a herbalist lies in their ability to make a traditional diagnosis from what is often a complex pattern of disharmony. In Chinese herbal therapy, most prescriptions consist of between six and twelve different substances.
Chinese medicine believes that prevention is better than cure. Tonic medicine can improve the body¡¯s natural immune response to prevent an illness before it occurs.