Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of medicine, dating back some 5,000 years. It is used to provide relief from conditions such as back ache, eczema, arthritis, and asthma, just to name a few.

Acupuncturists use very fine needles that poke the skin at specific points on the body, thereby enabling energy or “qi” to flow easily. Qi moves along 14 vertical pathways in the body and, if left obstructed or unbalanced, illness will set in.

Electro-Acupuncture is a modern version of acupuncture in which very small electrical impulses sent through the acupuncture needles are used for the purpose of pain relief. Other modern methods for stimulating acupuncture points include using lasers, sound waves (sonopuncture), auricular (ear) acupuncture and moxibustion (heat from specific herbs is applied to acupuncture points). Another method widely used today is acupressure where fingers, instead of needles apply pressure to specific points. This is an effective way to treat many of the internal organs of the body.


Color Atlas of Acupuncture: Body Points, Ear Points, Trigger Points A very usable and accurate text for both the student and practitioner. The drawings/photographs are detailed yet easy to translate and understand.