Asian medicine is one of the oldest continuously practiced systems of medicine in history, with recorded instances dating as far back as four thousand years.  Asian medicine is quite complex and is based on the Daoist belief that we live in a universe in which everything is interconnected. What happens to one part of the body affects every other part of the body. The mind, body, and spirit are not viewed separately, but as part of an energetic system. Similarly, organs and organ systems are viewed as interconnected structures that work together to keep the body functioning properly.
Many of the concepts emphasized in Asian medicine have no true counterpart in Western medicine. One of these concepts is qi (pronounced "chee"), which is considered a vital force or energy responsible for controlling the workings of the human mind and body. Qi flows through the body via channels, or pathways, which are called meridians. There are many meridians: 12 primary meridians, which correspond to specific organs, organ systems or functions; eight secondary meridians; and many smaller collateral channels that weave the larger channels into an interconnected whole. Imbalances in the flow of qi cause illness, and correction of this flow restores the body to balance.
Acupuncture is one modality that falls under the larger umbrella of Asian medicine.  Acupuncture utilizes the insertion of very thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body to influence the flow of energy and restore the body to balance.

What Can Acupuncture and Asian Medicine Treat?
Asian medicine is a complete medical system that is capable of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions including, but not limited to, the following:
•    Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat Disorders such as sinusitis, allergies, ringing in the ears, dizziness, and sore throat.
•    Circulatory Disorders such as high blood pressure, poor circulation, and anemia.
•    Gastrointestinal Disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, gastritis, abdominal bloating, and hemorrhoids.
•    Gynecological / Genitourinary Disorders such as PMS, irregular or painful menstruation, endometriosis, menopausal symptoms, chronic bladder infections, complications of pregnancy, morning sickness, kidney stones, impotence, and infertility.
•    Immune Disorders such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and allergies.
•    Emotional and Psychological Disorders such as stress, depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
•    Musculoskeletal and Neurological Disorders such as arthritis, neuralgia, sciatica, back pain, tendonitis, bursitis, headaches and migraines, sprains, and muscle spasms.
•    Respiratory Disorders such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, colds, and flu.
•    Acupuncture also treats the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation, diabetes, symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, dermatological disorders, and aids in weight control.
•    Acupuncture is also often used as a preventative medicine to help prevent disease and promote health, energy, and vitality.

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