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Acupuncture 101 |
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Acupuncture is an ancient healing art
originated from China over 5,000 years ago. In ancient times, Chinese
people found sharpened metal can relieve pain. After years of experience,
certain points can be connected and related to certain disease. That is
how acupuncture point and meridian was discovered. Today, meridian- the
energy channel where Chi flows, can be detected through equipment. The
meridian has 12 standard and eight extra channels on both side of the
body, no matter what your age or race is, the map of energy flow is the
same. Meridian system only can be found in living person. Once people dead, the meridian won’t exist. By inserting hair thin needles
to specific spots, the energy flow of the body can be balanced
dynamically, thus give the person the most flexibility to maintain health.
Certain hormone like endorphine will be released to give the body sense of
well being, similar to the feeling during exercise. Serotonin level can be
adjusted as well to relieve pain through brain stem.
Terminology
for acupuncture:
1. Chi-----The subtle energy which flows in the living body. Good Chi has positive effect on health, bad Chi has negative effect on health.
2. Meridian-----The energy channel where Chi flows. The body has twelve regular and eight extra meridians. Acupuncture works on meridians.
3. Moxibustion-----Burning the herb called mugwort on or over the skin. It works excellent to relieve chronic pain and soft tissue injury.
4. Tuina Massage--- Chinese bodywork. Hundreds of technique can be applied to the muscle, joint or skin with hands or feet.
5. Cupping-----Glass, bamboo or plastic jar can be sucked on the skin by applying negative pressure to improve the blood circulation.
6. Three Edged-Needle Therapy-------The only effective way for chronic, tough conditions, best used to avoid surgery
Keep In Mind:
Although different modalities can be used to the body, the basic acupuncture point is the same, so does the meridian. Like a Chinese saying,
“To deal with the changing condition, use the unchanged.”
American Alternative Healthcare, Inc
Dr. Li Liu, L.Ac.
455 E. Paces Ferry Rd. #201
Atlanta, GA 30305
Telephone: (404) 841-9994 or (678) 472-5496