Acupuncture & Massage

It has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system and it is done by inserting needles and applying heat or electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points on the body. How does this system work? The Chinese developed acupuncture in accordance with the theory that energy flows through channels between the surface of the body and i... nternal organs. These energy channels are called "Meridians". There are many acupuncture points on the human body that connect with the 12 main and eight secondary "meridians" or channels. There is a vital life energy called Qi (pronounced " chi) circulating within the body. Meridians are like rivers within your body. Whenever a river flows, it brings water that provides nourishment and life to the land, plants and people around it. Meridians transport life Qi that provides nourishment to every cell, tissue, muscle, organ and gland in the body. It is important for Qi to flow freely throughout the body. A blockage in the flow of Qi anywhere in the body will inhibit the amount of nourishment that reaches our tissue and muscle, organ and gland. The meridians can be influenced by placing needles in the acupuncture points. The acupuncture needles unblock at dams, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatment can therefore help the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in their digestion, absorption, energy production and in the circulation of their energy through the meridians. Needing the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities, and promotes physical and emotion well-being. What is an Acupuncture treatment like? Extremely fine, hair-thin, flexible needles are ...Read More