Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Ancient and Wise Energy Medicine

Although relatively new to the Western world, acupuncture originated in China over 3,000 years ago. 

Acupuncture and herbal medicine, including theory, practice, diagnosis, and treatments, were recorded in classical Chinese texts about 200 B.C.E., and refined over many centuries. 

It is the oldest continuously documented medical system still in use to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses. 

This system was unified by Communist China in the 1900’s and today is referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. 

The practices of acupuncture spread throughout Asia, collectively called Oriental Medicine. 

Into the West

Perhaps no other alternative therapy has gained acceptance more quickly than acupuncture.  

Most Americans had never heard of acupuncture until 1971, when New York Times correspondent James Teston wrote a startling first article about acupuncture following his emergency appendectomy in China.  

Every year acupuncture is gaining in popularity.  

Americans make over 9 million visits yearly to acupuncturists for ailments as diverse as arthritis, bladder infections, back pain, and morning sickness.

Scientific research has discovered that the acupuncture points show a variety of unique bioelectrical properties.  

Stimulation of these points causes specific physiological reactions affecting brain activity, blood pressure, heart rate and the immune system.

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This information is not intended to be used by the reader to diagnose, treat or replace the care of an appropriate licensed healthcare practitioner.