What is Acupuncture?
 Acupuncture is a form of therapy that promotes natural healing of the
body.The science and art of acupuncture involves insertion of needles into specific points along the
meridians of the body. Acupuncture forms a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated
in China over 5000 years ago. Currently, acupuncture is a safe and effective natural therapy and an
increasingly popular form of healthcare that is used by a wide range of cultural and social
backgrounds.
Here is a simple analogy to get a basic understanding of how our body is viewed in Chinese
Medicine:
Think of the body as a complex system of water pipes
which need to be in good health for everything to work smoothly. When a blockage develops in a pipe somewhere it
affects the workings of the entire system and generates symptoms. This is akin to what happens when an injury or
disease affects our body. These “pipes” which run all over our body are called meridians. The “water” which flows
through them is named Qi (Chi). The Chinese mapped out these meridians over the course of almost a thousand years.
By inserting a needle into specific points along these pathways, the blockages can be removed and harmony returned
to the body. Whilst several research studies are being performed to explain how Acupuncture works in a Western
Medical Framework, these scientists have not yet been able to explain how it works exactly; however, they have
provided solid evidence that acupuncture does in fact work very well.
The benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine are:
• Drug-free pain relief without the side effects
• Boosts the immune system against disease
• Treats the cause as well as the symptoms
• Effectively treats many common ailments
• An all natural form of Medicine
• A good form of maintenance and prevention
• Can prevent chronic conditions from further deteriorating
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