Acupuncture is one part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is among the oldest healing practices in the world. It has been practiced in different Asian cultures as traditional medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that illness was due to an imbalance of Yin and Yang in the body. Acupuncture is based on the concept of balancing opposing yin and yang forces in the body to achieve health. Specifically, two crucial concepts of acupuncture are Qi (pronounced "chee"), and the blood.
Qi can be described as the flow of "vital energy" in living things. But you can encounter problems with the Qi: emotional factors such as stress or depression, diseases, organ malfunction, bodily injury, as well as environmental factors can block the flow of Qi. There may also be a deficiency of Qi which may impede the healthy functioning of organs. Blocked and deficient Qi may result in pain, a weakened immune system, and poor health. Acupuncture's goal is to regulate Qi and the blood flow in the body by alleviating these blockages and balance body's Yin and Yang.
There are energetic pathways, or channels, throughout the body that influence associated internal organs and structures. Energy from these pathways surfaces at various points on the body, identified as acupuncture points. Each of these acupuncture points serves as a tunnel, or access route, to the deeper circulatory channels within. Acupuncture stimulates a selection of specific points, thereby activating the body's natural healing abilities.
For thousands of years , acupuncture has been a major medical practice for those with joint, muscle, ligament or nerve pain. Often, pain management and treatment requires harmful injections and painful procedures. At Blitz Chiropractic Center, our board certified, experienced acupuncturist works with your body to pinpoint the specific pressure points attributed to your pain. He works with you to ease the discomfort you feel through non-invasive and holistic acupuncture approaches. With private consultations and most insurance plans accepted, Blitz Chiropractic Center is the perfect choice for all of your healthcare needs.
MS degree of Oriental Medicine, New York College of Health Professions
Global Clinical Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Ph.D of Medical Sciences, Pharmacology Beijing Medical University
B.S., Pharmacology Shanghai Medical University
MS degree of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from New York College of Health Professions
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