Traditional Acupuncture, unlike other forms of acupuncture is the classical Chinese healthcare system based on ancient principles which go back nearly two thousand years. As a part of TCM (traditional Chinese medicine), it is different from more modernised acupuncture such as Five Elements and Japanese acupuncture due to its classical, traditional practice, it’s approach and it’s assessment, in the diagnosis and treatment of the body and healthcare, overall.
The fundamental principle of traditional acupuncture and chinese medicine is to restore balance and harmony of mind and body, re-establishing order to system malfunction, treating both the cause of disease and the manifesting symptoms and/or pain. As treatment is aimed at the root cause of the condition as well as the symptoms, a more permanent solution to the problem can be found. As a holistic approach to medicine and treatment, Acupuncture and TCM does not solely focus on the indicated problem, but the entire body and mind as an integrated health system. Acupuncture is a unique natural medicine based on the centuries-old concept of Yin and Yang. The Qi, the vital evergy circulates through the body along meridians, similar to the circulatory, nervous and lymphatic systems. When the Qi is imbalanced, disease occurs.
In acupuncture, a very fine sterile needle or moxibustion (heat source) is applied to certain points along the meridian to balance the flow of energy and promote health by harmonising the Qi. Unlike drugs used in orthodox medicine, acupuncture has no side-effects and is safe for the entire family.
How can Acupuncture and TCM help you?
To read more about specific conditions that have been proven to benefit from Acupuncture and TCM, please see our page detailing more about acupuncture and TCM.
For more information about how acupuncture can help you and/or your family, please contact our clinic and we look forward to helping you.
