Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of healing based
upon the Chinese philosophy of the correspondence
between Nature (Tao) and human beings. The principle
of microcosm-macrocosm is based upon the observation
of several thousand years that Nature has a vital
effect upon the health of people. Another fundamental
principle is that of Yin and Yang, the two basic complementary
energies of Nature. All of the manifestations of nature
are thought to be composed of a specific balance of
these two forces. Health is also thought to be due
to the appropriate balance of yin and yang in the
body. This balance is reflected in many ways,but the
most fundamental is that of the relationships of Qi,
the vital force or energy which flows through a system
of channels and conduits in the body, much like the
earth`s magnetic field. The Qi is responsible for
activating and maintaining all of the physiological
functions of the body.
The methods
of TCM all involve different approaches to altering
the circulation of Qi in order to allow the body to
naturally heal itself. Acupuncture uses needles to
puncture specific locations (acupoints) along the
channels that conduct the qi through the body. Moxibustion
uses the application of heat in the form of a burning
herb called moxa on the acupoints or on regions of
the body. Tuina Bodywork uses hand techniques on the
acupoints and the musculoskeletal system. Herbal medicine
uses plant, animal and mineral substances to activate
internal relationships that effect the balance and
circulation of the Qi. This also includes the use
of special diets. Qi Gong is the use of exercises
and meditation to change the circulation and production
of Qi. It can also be performed as a therapeutic method
by the directing of the practitioner's Qi to a patient
in order to directly manipulate the circulation of
Qi.
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