Although you can choose your own homeopathic remedies for acute problems, such as strained muscles or motion sickness, you should see a trained homeopath to diagnose chronic health problems. There's one remedy for each person's own peculiar set of symptoms. Finding that correct remedy requires some Sherlock Holmes-like inquiry. A homeopath will conduct an extensive interview with a patient about details ranging from sleep patterns and bowel movements to emotional state. Chinese medicine holds that in addition to qi, the body is comprised of Moisture and Blood.
Moisture is the liquid medium that protects, nurtures and lubricates tissue.
Qi, Moisture and Blood flow throughout the body and organs, following pathways called meridians. Points along these meridians are the sites for acupuncture, precise insertion of needles to move qi along that path. Much of Chinese medicine involves determining and influencing the amount, quality and balance of qi in the body. According to TCM, qi is hot or cold, dry or wet, evil or righteous, stagnant or deficient. The combined use of food therapy, medicinal herbs, acupuncture and therapeutic exercise, such as qigong or tai chi, helps balance qi.