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Acupuncture for optimal health in Portland, Oregon

Information about Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture/Herbal Medicine is a rapidly growing health care method that is now being integrated in the Western health care system. It originated in China over 3,000 years ago, and is presently used as a primary health care system in many parts of the world. The practice of acupuncture is rooted in the belief of Chinese medicine that the human body is a complicated bio-electrical system through which the vital energy, known as "qi" (pronounced "chee"), flows in fourteen meridians. When the qi flows freely, your body is healthy; when the flow of qi is blocked or imbalanced, it manifests itself in physical, emotional, and psychosomatic stress-related disorders. Acupuncture is used to regulate the flow of qi to treat both acute and chronic ailments, relieve pain, enhance recuperative powers, and strengthen the immune system.

Your medical conditions are first diagnosed by a thorough evaluation which includes a careful examination of your medical history, pulse, and tongue. Acupuncture is then administered by inserting hair-thin needles in the selected points of certain meridians to release blockage and promote the free flow of qi, which, in turn, helps to stop pain and cure diseases.

What conditions can acupuncture treat?

Chinese medicine is a complete medical system that is used to diagnose and treat illness, prevent disease, and improve well-being. It is effective for many physical, mental, and emotional problems.

Acupuncture has been cited by the World Health Organization (WHO) to treat 43 conditions. The following are common conditions for which people seek acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment. There are many other conditions for which acupuncture can also be effective. If your condition is not on this list, or if you have more questions about whether acupuncture can be helpful for your condition, please feel free to call for more information.