Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a key component of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has a history of about 5000 years and is an important alternative system of medicine across the world.  Acupuncture has a wide range of applications. The World Health Organization (WHO) has endorsed acupuncture as an effective form of therapy for various diseases.

Acupuncture is the treatment of various diseases carried out by inserting very fine needles into specific points of the body. Insertions take place on the surface of the body through the skin, which, theoretically, has the ability to alter various biochemical and physiological conditions in order to achieve the desired effect.

The Chinese philosophy of health and healing postulates that it is the energy flow within every living being that makes life possible. This energy is known as Qi (Chi) energy. The channels of this energy run in regular patterns throughout the body through various meridians. Acupoints are located superficially along meridians that connect all our major organs internally.

Acupuncture theory believes that illness arises when the cyclical flow of “Chi” in the meridians becomes unbalanced or blocked. Acupuncture achieves its curative effect by clearing the obstruction in the flow of “Chi” and balancing the energy flow. Once the energy flow is restored to normal, the person becomes healthy.