ACUPUNCTURE
BY KELLY MURPHY, L.Ac., M.Ac.
2005
EST
BENEFITS
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a type of holistic, natural health care system that dates back at least 2,000 years to the year 200 B.C. TCM is “holistic” and “natural” because it stimulates the body’s own healing mechanisms and takes into account all aspects of a patient’s life, rather than just several obvious signs or symptoms. In TCM, the body is viewed as a complex network of interconnected parts (part of a larger concept known as Qi), rather than separate systems or organs.
Some of the health problems most commonly treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies include:*
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Digestive Disorders
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Hormonal imbalances
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High blood pressure
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PMS or menopause symptoms
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Cancer recovery or chemotherapy
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Respiratory conditions
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Acute/chronic pain
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Arthritis
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Fatigue
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Infertility
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Liver disease
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Migraines & Headaches
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Anxiety/Depression