Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient form of
healing that began in China 3,500 years ago and is now
used by over 2 billion people including 12 million
Americans.
The goal of treatment is to rebalance the
energetic systems, optimizing a person's function on all
levels. Part of the uniqueness of this medicine lies in
its holistic concept that the body does not carry out
physiological symptoms separately, but as an integrated
whole. Another unique characteristic is that it strives
to correct the problem instead of merely reducing or
controlling symptoms. As preventive care, Chinese
medicine provides us an opportunity to treat imbalances
before they manifest as disease.
The body has blood that flows through the circulatory
system and nerve messages that flow through the nervous
system. Life energy flows through a system of channels
called meridians that were mapped out 3,500 years ago.
Today the meridians can be measured scientifically by
reading their electrical resistance. When this energy is
blocked, health problems arise. Acupuncturists are
trained to find and correct energy blocks in the body
that enables the tissues and organs to heal.
If you have ever tried watering a garden with a hose
that has a kink in it you know that the water doesn't
flow, and unless you correct the blockage, the water
will not flow to nourish your garden. Acupuncturists are
trained to remove kinks in the flow of energy and
cultivate health.
Oriental medicine is a proven, safe, and effective form
of treatment for a wide variety of conditions and can
work well in conjunction with any other medical
treatment with no side effects. The primary modality
used in Oriental Medicine is Acupuncture, the insertion
of thin, sterile, single-use disposable needles in the
body. After the needles are in place you will be given
time to rest, usually 20-45 minutes. During this time
many experience a floating or heavy sensation, but
typically feel comfortable, relaxed and sometimes fall
asleep. Herbal prescriptions are another modality of
Traditional Chinese Medicine that may be included in
treatment. Together Acupuncture and herbs attempt to
restore ill patients to a state in which their
biological energies are balanced. TCM strengthens the
body's natural defense mechanisms to protect against
disease, enhance energy, and maintain a prolonged state
of vibrant health.
The
scope of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as recognized
by the state of Oregon includes acupuncture, moxibustion,
tui-na (traditional medical massage), cupping,
electro-acupuncture, herbal therapy, nutritional
consultation, and infrared heat therapy. It may be
useful to combine Western medicine with Eastern
medicine, as the result can be more beneficial and less
harmful that using either medicine alone.
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