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Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Traditional
Chinese medicine is a broad title which refers to different medical practices
which began development in China's prehistory and have continually evolved
to the present time. These practices include:
Acupuncture
and moxabustion
Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the connective tissue of
the body at specific locations called acupuncture points; moxabustion
is the focused heating of these points.
Chinese
herbal medicine
Through continued cultural use extending for over 3000 years scholar/physicians
have established an extensive body of knowledge detailing the properties
of several thousand individual herbs. Herbs are combined into formulas
and prescribed on an individual basis according to the same principles
of physiology and pathology as acupuncture.
Acupressure
or bodywork
Acupressure refers to a variety or massage like manipulative techniques
at the location of acupuncture points and also within larger zones of
the body.
Qigong
Qigong - (the "q"is pronounced like a soft "ch",
and the word is pronounced "cheegong") Qigong are meditative
health exercises which combine different combinations of body movement,
breathing and visualization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What
can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is effective in treating most musculoskeletal pain, carpal
tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia and myofacial pain, headache, arthritis
and post operative dental pain. In addition acupuncture is effective in
treating many internal disorders including gynecological, gastrointestinal,
respiratory, fatigue, chemotherapy nausea and vomiting, stroke rehabilitation,
asthma and menopausal symptoms. Acupuncture can also be a useful adjunct
to be included in a comprehensive management program.
How
is Chinese Herbal Medicine used?
An herbal formula is a therapeutic supplement intended to restore a functional
equilibrium within the individual according to the principles of Traditional
Chinese Medicine. Depending on the condition treated herbs can be a useful
adjunct to acupuncture or may be best used alone.
How are
herbs taken?
Traditionally,
raw herbs are boiled in a decoction with water then drunk as a tea. Herbs
are also processed to tablets, ground into powder, extracted in alcohol
or refined into powder extracts. At the Acupuncture and Qigong Health
Center all formats are available. What is most effective depends on your
needs and lifestyle.
Contact Information
Mailing
Address:
Acupuncture & Qigong Health Center
167 Pearl Street
Essex Junction, Vermont 05452
Phone:
802-879-7999
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