ACUPUNCTURE: Medicine of Energy
Acupuncturist
is curing his patients by influencing the circulation
and distribution of the body’s vital energy, called
“Qi”. Qi is the source of all movement,
from muscular contractions to the circulation of blood.
Furthermore, Qi warms the body and protects it from
external and harmful pathogens. Qi circulates in the
body along channels, or pathways, called meridians.
Along each meridian there are specific acupuncture points,
and each point has its own unique therapeutic functions.
A harmonious circulation of Qi in the body brings good
health. If the circulation is disrupted, it causes pain
or organic dysfunctions leading to illness. Inserting
needles into acupuncture points allows to reestablish
the circulation of Qi and, consequently, to restore
health.
Acupuncture believes in “Holistic approach “
– the acupuncturist evaluates the overall strengths
and weaknesses of each individual. Knowledge of a person’s
background allows the treatment of not only symptoms
of the illness, but also its causes.
Acupuncture has passed the test of
time. A branch of the Traditional Chinese Medicine,
practiced for over 4,000 years, it is now officially
recognized by the World Health Organization Since
July 1995, the profession of acupuncture has been
regulated by l’Ordre des acupuncteurs du Québec.
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