It is estimated that as many as 43% of Americans have used or are currently using some form of complimentary or alternative therapy such as acupuncture or Chinese medicine. It is one of the fastest growing forms of health care in the United States.
Chinese medicine is an independent system of thought and practice that has been developed over two millennia. It is a comprehensive medical system that includes Acupuncture, Chinese herbology, Cupping (the use of suction to increase circulation in an affected area), Moxibustion (the burning of the herb Artemesia vulgaris sinensis over a needle at acupuncture points), Tui Na (massage), and advice on nutrition and exercise.
Acupuncture has been a popular treatment for pain relief in the U.S. for sometime now. Patients in increasing numbers are discovering the benefits of Chinese medicine in a variety of other illnesses. It is also effective for internal disorders, addiction withdrawal symptoms and treatment of immune dysfunction.
Chinese medicine views the mind and body as one. It treats the whole person not just the symptoms. Illness occurs when the body is in a state of imbalance. Chinese medicine helps to restore the balance. It is safe and highly effective when delivered by a trained practitioner.