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Exploring the Powerful World of Acupuncture
How Acupuncture Works: Qi, Meridians, and the Healthy Flow of Energy
Acupuncture is a highly effective system of medical care based on the
laws of nature. To understand the effectiveness of acupuncture, it is
helpful to first understand a few things about our body’s core energy
system. Qi (pronounced “chee”) is the vital, life-giving energy found
both in nature and in the body. Qi animates the body and protects it
from illness, pain, and disease. A person’s health is influenced by the
quality, quantity and balance of Qi.
Qi moves through the body in precise channels or pathways called
meridians which support all functions of the body, mind and spirit.
There are 14 main meridians inside the body. Each of these is connected
to specific organs and glands.
Meridian pathways are like rivers flowing inside the body. A river
transports life-sustaining water and provides nourishment to the land,
plants, and people as it flows on the earth. In a similar way, meridian
pathways flow throughout the body, transporting life-sustaining Qi
energy and providing nourishment to every cell, organ, gland, tissue and
muscle in the body.
An obstruction to the flow of Qi is like a dam. When Qi becomes backed
up in one part of the body, the flow becomes restricted in other parts.
This blockage of the flow of Qi can be detrimental to a person’s health,
cutting off vital nourishment to the body, organ and glands. When the Qi
is moving disharmoniously, imbalance begins to surface in the form of
specific symptoms.
Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion,
seasonal changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among
the many things that can influence the quality, quantity and balance of
Qi.
Normally, when a blockage or imbalance occurs, the body easily bounces
back, returning to a state of health and well-being. However, when this
disruption is prolonged or excessive, or if the body is in a weakened
state, illness, pain, or disease can set in.
The Amazing Power of Small Needles and the Role of an Acupuncturist:
The gentle insertion of hair-thin acupuncture needles at specific points
along the meridian channels balances the energy of the body to help
restore harmony and vitality. The safe and often painless insertion of
the needles can unlock the obstructions and rebalance the Qi where it
has become unbalanced. Once this is done, Qi can freely circulate
throughout the body, providing adequate nourishment to cells, organs,
glands, tissues and muscles. This process can eliminate pain and restore
balance and harmony, as well as invigorate the body’s natural ability to
heal itself – ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment
please call Deborah at:
240-603-7272
or visit Wellness From
Within
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“Health is a state of optimal physical, mental
and emotional well-being, not merely the absence of disease and
infirmity”
-Dorlands Medical Dictionary 26th edition |
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