Friday, January 9, 2009

How does Acupuncture actually work?


It's simple really...
There are just a few basic assumptions to get out of the way before you can understand.
1) All manifestations in the world are made up of one thing: Qi, or energy.
2) This energy applies to the human being and its body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
3) This Qi can be directed willingly in such ways to bring about health and well being in the person.
Now, without accepting these notions you may have difficulty believing how it works. You don't have to be a follower in the Pleiads or Atlantis to accept these basic ideas. In fact, our very own scientists are stumbling all over these ancient truth's today calling it different things, like quantum mechanics etc. but essentially it is the same thing.
There are different schools of Acupuncture. For instance, there is Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Korean form, a Japanese one, and a Five Element form. The latter is where I work from. It is different from the rest in that it treats the root of the illness instead of the symptoms. Instead of receiving a magic pill, you get the thrill of experiencing self in ultimate balance.


How though?


Well, after being diagnosed via techniques such as pulse, tongue, odor, voice, emotion, and color we can move forward and treat you on what element in your body we fell is out of balance. The Elements are: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. We have them all within us and everyone has one they basically live from which is usually the one out of balance. So, by accessing the element's meridian within the body--there are 12 major, and a few minor meridians--we are able to balance your system, and thus cure your allergies, or whatever else ails you. Sound simple? Well, it is, but, of course, it is complicated in its own right.

For more information on Acupuncture check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_acupuncture#Scientific_theories_and_mechanisms_of_action
where you can get a better idea what the world is saying about this elegant medicine, and also what the scientists are saying.


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