Robert Regli, Dipl. Oriental Medicine is one of the oldest professional, continually practiced medicines in the world. Chinese Medicine s written literature stretches back almost 4,000 years and archaeological evidence of acupuncture extends back as far as 8,000 years ago. Oriental medicine works by re-establishing balance and harmony within the body.
Balance is achieved by supporting the body s healthy energy and dispersing the unhealthy energy.
The most common method of reestablishing balance is acupuncture, which is a slender needle inserted into a specific point. Herbal medicine, also a common method to establish balance, is itself a powerful method of healing. Chinese herbs treat the underlying condition as defined by traditional diagnosis, and rarely cause unwanted side effects. In addition, the practitioner may use moxibustion, a herb that is warmed to stimulate the acupuncture point. Also, Chinese massage, Tui Na, nutritional counseling and exercises such as Tai Qi or Qi Gong may be applied.