Points and meridians

Acupuncture is an important part of the 5000 year old Chinese medical system. In Chinese medicine, the body is considered to be a microcosm of the entire Universe and the 365 major points on the body—acupuncture points—are components of the system of the 14 meridians. Acupoints possess a reflexive characteristic in relation to this system. They seem to be, and function as, micro-mirrors of the body.

What do acupuncture points reflect?

They reflect information about chi (energy) and blood flow. The acupoints are dynamic elements, they are always changing: they open and close like gates, through which the practitioner can influence the patient's condition. In simple terms, the practitioner is restoring the balance of fundamental processes in the body and the mind, based on the Chinese traditional medical theory.

In fact, no one really knows what an acupuncture point is. From thousands of years of using acupuncture points to treat illness, Chinese medicine practitioners accumulated a lot of information about their nature, functions, interrelationships, and interactions. Nevertheless, the most reliable authorities in Chinese medicine seem to agree that there is something mysterious about acupuncture points.

Choosing the correct point

To influence the meridian system, the practitioner works on certain acupuncture points using different tools and techniques. Since all are not equally effective for the condition being treated, choosing the correct point to maximize the therapeutic effect requires great skill and experience.

One of them is the insertion of fine needles into the body at specific acupuncture points to affect the flow of blood and Qi in the meridians. The acupuncture needles are disposable and have different length and diameter.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture is effective for many disorders of mind and body:

• Gastrointestinal
• Musculo-Skeletal
• Pain Management
• Menstrual
• Facial Rejuvenation
• Psychological, Emotional & Sexual Disorders
• Respiratory