Soothing the Body, Nurturing the Soul

Acupuncture is a safe and effective natural therapy that is used to heal diseases, prevent illness and improve well-being. This ancient treatment was first used in China 4000 years ago. It is a holistic Therapy and can help a wide variety of conditions.

The practice of acupuncture is based on the theory of meridians. According to this theory, Qi (vital energy) and blood circulation in the body through a system of channels called meridians, connecting internal organs with external organs or tissues. By stimulating certain points of the body surface reached by meridians through needling, the flow of Qi and blood can be regulated, and diseases are thus treated. These stimulated points are called acupoints or acupuncture points.

Acupoints reside along more than a dozen of major meridians. There are 12 pairs of regular meridians that are systematically distributed over both sides of the body, and two major extra meridians running along the midlines of the abdomen and back. Along these meridians more than three hundred acupoints are identified, each having its own therapeutic action.

In acupuncture clinics, the practitioner first selects appropriate acupoints along different meridians based on identified health problems. Then very fine and thin sterilized and disposable needles are inserted into these acupoints. The needles are made of stainless steel and vary in length from half an inch to 3 inches. The choice of needle is usually determined by the location of the acupoint and the effects being sought. If the point is correctly located and the required depth reached, the patient will usually experience a feeling of soreness, heaviness, numbness and distention. The manipulator will simultaneously feel that the needle is tightened.

The needles are usually left in acupoints for 15-30 minutes. During the treatment the needles may be manipulated to achieve the effect of the Qi. Needle manipulations are generally involved with lifting, thrusting, twisting and rotating, according to treatment specifications for the health problem. Needling may also be activated by electrical stimulation, a procedure usually called electro-acupuncture, in which manipulations are attained through varying frequencies and voltages.

Treatment frequency and duration are a matter of professional judgment of the practitioner, in the first consultation with the patient. A common course of treatment may initially involve between 5 to 15 treatments spaced at approximately every week intervals and spread out to two weeks or monthly later in a program. It depends on therapeutic outcome.

Our practitioner will always remind the patient of the possibility of exacerbation at the start of a course of treatment. The patients may find that in the short term after treatment, the symptoms may in fact get worse before an improvement sets in.

This is a quite common feature of acupuncture treatment. In many cases an improvement will be noticed within 2-3 treatments. However, the length of treatment will depend on the problem, your age and other medical factors.

Patients should inquire about types of needles using in the treatment. Our acupuncturists now use pre-packed and sterilized disposable needles that are only once. And after the needles have been used, it will be collected by the local authority to destroy.

The result of an acupuncture treatment is strongly dependent on an accurate Chinese Dr's diagnosis. The acupuncture skills and techniques of the practitioner will also influence greatly the effectiveness of the outcome. Acupuncture can be remarkably effective in many diseases, but in the European countries, patients often use acupuncture as the last option for their long-term chronic problems.

Therefore, we sometimes see the treatment as slow and in some cases of marginal benefit. With the gradual establishment of acupuncture as the treatment of choice for many people, the effectiveness of the approach with acute as well as with more chronic conditions is being recognized.

Massage (Tui Na) is an excellent way to relax the mind, body and spirit. It enhances general health and vitality by easing tension in muscles and joints. Massage is also a traditional therapeutic technique which has been developed for many centuries in China. It is particularly useful in treating and dispelling of pain in conditions such as back, neck and joint pain, headaches and sports injuries etc.

Massage (Tui Na) is different from other skin-rubbing types of massage, Massage uses “penetrating” manipulations to activate Qi/blood circulation of deep tissues and reduce inflammation, therefore release pain. The manipulations are not harsh at all but rather gentle, enjoyable and safe

Together with acupuncture, herbal medicine is a major pillar of Chinese medicine. The Chinese pharmacopoeia lists over 5,000 different medicinal substances in terms of their properties and the disharmonies that they were helpful with. There are about 500 different herbs in common use today.

The herbs are specially formulated and include flowers, leaves, stalks, seeds and roots. Each herb has its own healing properties which are used for specific purposes and perform functions of treating diseases, rectifying hyper- or hypo-activity of Yin and Yang, and helping restore body’s health.

Chinese herbal therapy must be given by qualified TCM practitioners. The practitioner conducts a diagnostic interview, which includes asking questions relating to your health problems, taking your pulse and examining your tongue, before making a herbal prescription.

The herbal prescription usually consists of up to 15 different herbs carefully selected from a total of 300 or so. The combination is especially suited to treat you and your condition. Each prescription is therefore tailor-made to the individual. The herbs are cooked and drunk as a decoction (“tea”) or taken in tablet form, to get to the root of the problem.

You start by taking the herbal medicine every day. As treatment continues, the practitioner will closely monitor your progress through regular consultation, altering the prescription accordingly. Since all patients and conditions are different, treatment can vary from a few weeks to several months. After a period of treatment your practitioner will be able to advise you when you are able to stop taking the medicine.

Herbs come in three different forms:

Herbal formulas can be delivered in all manners of preparation. Pre-made formulas are available as pills, tablets, capsules, powders, water-extracts, etc. Most of these formulas are very convenient as they do not necessitate patient preparation and are easily taken.

They are more suitable for minor conditions or for health maintaining purpose. A large range of Chinese herb products are available over the counter. However, the concentration of the herbs in these products is low and don't allow the practitioner to adjust the contents or dosages. These products are usually not as potent as the traditional preparation of decoction.

What does the Chinese herbal medicine normally do? It usually uses on a lot common disease and special for chronic problem.

Example, to treat Arthritis, Back Pain, Sciatica, Sports Injuries, Stiff Neck, Frozen Shoulder. It can be use to improve the blood circulation and clear the inflammation, so it is good for long term to restore the damage.

For Mental-emotional problems, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, some herbs can help patients to calm their emotion and feel relaxing. And, some detox herbs can help patients to clear bad elements form body.

Reflexology has been known as an ancient healing technique for thousands of years in China Reflexology can be used to maintain and restore the body’s natural balance and to improve the body’s wellbeing.

It is based on the theory that pain and tension points of the foot reflect the disorders in a corresponding part of the body. A therapist uses hands or massage tools to apply pressure on the feet; the therapist also uses effleurage, stroking, kneading and tapotement techniques during the treatment.

By working on these particular points on feet the reflexology treatment can release energy blockages in meridians and restore the normal flow of QI energy to the whole body and detox the body to build the immune system.

The benefits of reflexology include the bringing about of a state of deep relaxation and the maintenance the body’s wellbeing. Reflexology is great for insomnia, digestive problems, stress and tension relief, or just for a pleasant indulgence.

Reflexology usually requires 30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on the age and state of the client’s health condition. It can be carried out fully clothed as its only requirement is that you take off your shoes and socks. The client will become pleasantly relaxed after a reflexology treatment.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) cupping is a method of applying acupressure by creating a vacuum on the patient's skin to dispel stagnation—stagnant blood and Qi . So, it can dispel cold and dampness from our bodies. Thereby improving Qi flow to treat the common cold, diminishes swellings and back, neck, shoulder pains and other musculoskeletal conditions.

Ear candles usually have a length between 20-30 cm and a width of 5-12mm. The exact composition and ingredients of the ear candle is usually a secret of the ear candles manufacturers, however, beeswax, essential oils.

At the Ear candles application, the person is on the site position so that you can put the ear candle is vertical in one ear. Then the ear candle is lit at the upper end. Through the combustion process occurs at the bottom of the ear candle, a small vacuum, since the heated air rises within the candle because of a weak chimney effect.

Ear candling can safely remove ear wax and improve some medical problems like tinnitus. Ear candling is an ancient traditional treatment to rebalance the pressure in the ears and relieve the unpleasant feeling of blockages within the ears by simply using a natural waxed cloth.

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