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The theory and practice of acupuncture is based on Oriental medicine that has been used in Asian countries for thousands of years to preserve health and diagnose, treat and prevent illness.

The general theory of acupuncture is that proper physiological function and health depend on the circulation of nutrients, substances and energy called Qi (pronounced “chee”) through a network of “channels” or “meridians.”

This network connects every organ and part of the body, providing balance, regulation and coordination of physiological processes. Pain and ill health result when the flow of Qi through the body is disrupted or blocked by many things, including disease, pathogens, trauma, injuries and medication (side effects), as well as lifestyle factors such as overwork, poor diet, emotions, lack of rest and stress.

Stimulation of the appropriate acu-points through acupuncture treatments helps restore sufficient, continuous and even flow of Qi and other nutrients throughout the body, thereby restoring health and balance to the body, while relieving pain and other symptoms. The acupuncturist uses a sophisticated and complex system of diagnostic methods that take into consideration the person as a whole, discerning the body’s pattern of disharmony rather than isolated symptoms.

The potential benefits of acupuncture are widely recognized, and it is being increasingly integrated with mainstream health care. Since the 1970s, when acupuncture and Oriental medicine first became available in the United States, more than 15 million Americans have tried it.