Acupuncture is a branch of medicine which originated thousands of years ago in China. It views the body as one whole energy system and, as such, the benefits of acupuncture target the root cause of conditions requiring relief as well as their symptoms. What’s more, the known benefits of acupuncture apply on an emotional, spiritual, and physical level.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the human body is seen as an energy system in which Qi (energy) flows along specific pathways called meridians or channels. When a person is healthy, Qi moves through the body with ease, but if its flow is blocked, insufficient, or is going in the wrong direction, the person becomes ill. As channels become blocked, the body naturally overcompensates in one area, which creates undue stress and production within internal organs.
When this occurs, we see symptoms of tension, skin problems, poor digestion, pain, and or insomnia. It is said that the most significant benefits of acupuncture come from repairing the appropriate flow of energy through patients’ bodies, thus providing relief from and sometimes fully alleviating these conditions.