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Overview
Acupuncture originated in China more than 5000 years ago. It is an entire system of health and healing predicated on the concept that energy or the vital life force (Qi or chi) flows throughout the body through twelve major energy pathways or meridians.
Each pathway courses through specific organs and tissues and is named accordingly.
The philosophy of acupuncture is based on the concept that disease emanates from troublesome-excessive or inadequate-energy flow through a meridian causing disease and/or dysfunction of organs and tissues along that meridian.
Treatment Overview
Treatment involves inserting thin acupuncture needles into particular points along a meridian, thereby normalizing the energy flow to the diseased or dysfunctional organs/tissues along that meridian and healing the problem areas.
Pre-treatment diagnosis includes checking the tongue and face, the pulse in the radial or wrist area, and taking a thorough history of the patient's illness. This determines where acupuncture needles, usually about a dozen at a time, will be placed.
Conditions Successfully Treated with Acupuncture
- Headaches
- Sinusitis
- Various Ulcers
- Inflammation
- Most Gastrointestinal Problems
- Tinnitis
- Stroke Paralysis
- Osteoarthritis
- Illnesses associated with environmental toxins
- Chronic Pain (many types)
- Addictions (work, sex, smoking, alcohol, drugs, food) have been treated successfully with a type of ear acupuncture called aureculotherapy.
- Mental Disorders (depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, insomnia)
Acupuncture as Adjunct Therapy
- Immune Enhancement
- Many Other Therapies (even surgery) can be enhanced when combined with acupuncture
Other Aspects of Acupuncture Treatment
- Chinese Herbs are often prescribed
- Diet & Lifestyle Changes are common recommendations
- Increased physical activity is usually prescribed
Who Benefits?
People of all ages who suffer from most conditions can benefit from acupuncture as a stand-alone therapy or as an adjunct to most other therapies.
Schedule an Appointment
To arrange for Acupuncture diagnosis and therapy, or to learn more about this age-old healing/wellness practice and it's many proven benefits, contact Natural Horizons Wellness Centers at (877)-292-1571. | 
