acupuncture
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is one form of treatment utilized by Chinese Medical Practitioners. It is used extensively by one quarter of the world’s population and has been used for over 3000 years. Its popularity is now growing rapidly in the Western world. This ancient art of healing involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points of the body.
Chinese herbal formulas
Herbs work internally to regulate and balance the body’s vital energy and restore health. Herbs are dispensed in various forms including pills, capsules, powders, tinctures, and raw herb decoctions. Boiling raw herbs into a tea is considered to be the strongest form., therefore it has the greatest therapeutic effect. As well, it is more easily tailored to the individual. Depending upon the patient and their diagnosis, a formula is created and prescribed specifically for them. Herbs are only prescribed when needed. You may choose to come in for an herbal prescription without receiving acupuncture.
nutrition
The first branch of treatment in Chinese Medicine is food or nutrition. There are specific foods that are prescribed for healing specific conditions. As well, there are food allergies that can cause illness, so sometimes certain foods need to be eliminated or more balanced in the daily diet.
