Staying Healthy: Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

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There are schools of herbal medicine & acupuncture who seek to bring the ancient practice of acupuncture together with the philosophy of herbal medicine. There are distinct ideals in acupuncture school founded on the principals of strength, determination, immortality, hope and idealism. Acupuncture and herbal medicine theories believe that the concepts in Oriental medicine and healing are life giving.

One of the fastest growing professions in the alternative medicine field includes acupuncture and herbal medicine. After certification there is the possibility of running and independent private practice or sharing facility with traditional health care provided. Many acupuncture and herbal medicine clinics are located in hospitals and spas with recognition in the skills of emotional lifestyle counseling, Chinese herbal therapy and treating patients with acupuncture, moxabusion and bodywork. Having knowledge in herbal medicine also provides familiarity with nutritional recommendations and guidance and the ability to train in qi gong and tai qi.

Understanding the cycles of life and nature does brings about outstanding health and balance as well as spiritual and body wholeness. Values in acupuncture and herbal medicine schools emphasize that students maintain and practice superior values of competence an excellence in Oriental medicine.

Acupuncture

Stimulating point on the body to heal and using very fine needles that penetrating the skin is the basis of acupuncture. Needles are manipulated by electrical stimulation or manually and are the key components of Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is a very old healing practice and by stimulating specific points on the body will correct imbalances in the flow of qi though meridian channels.

Current studies suggest that acupuncture is very effective in the relief of postoperative nausea and pain. Acupuncture is also promising in the treatment of anxiety, sleep disorders, depression and certain types of pain. Acupuncture is relatively safe when administered by qualified practitioners who use sterile needles and a high degree of professionalism and knowledge.

Herbal Medicines

Chinese herbology is the theory of using herbs and combinations to treat diseases, pain and injuries. Herbology uses animal, human, and mineral plus plant products in healing. Chinese herbs or medicinal herbs are standardized formulas. Solutions are formed by combining herbs and other ingredients with binders and formed into small black pills. In years passed, the binder in herbal preparations was honey. Today alcohol infused waters are used to form dough with the powdered ingredients. This dough is cut into small pieces, colored and formed into the small black pills that are used by Chinese herbalists.

Chinese herbal medicines and acupuncture used in conjunction form a complete theory of healing and body balance. Rest assured that your quality Chinese healer or professional acupuncturist uses Chinese healing plus knowledgeable acupuncture techniques. Herbal medications are manufactured in accordance with the international PRC Pharmacopoeia. This Pharmacopoeia is mandated by law to protect patients from harmful or dangerous herbal combinations. You may, however, find variations in the amounts of herbs and binders used in prescribed pills. Use the knowledge and reputation of your acupuncture acupuncturist to ensure that you are being treated with the upmost care and safety.


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