How Does Acupuncture Work

How Does Acupuncture Work
By Yiming Wang

The general theory of acupuncture is based on the idea that there is Qi, which flows through our bodies and which is essential for our health. The disorder of this flow is believed to be responsible for diseases. Acupuncture can adjust the imbalances of this flow at acupoints close to skin.
What is Qi?
There is both a common meaning and medical meaning for Qi.
The common meaning of Qi in Chinese is something that can be felt or detected, but may not be seen. For example, air, energy, coldness, dampness, hotness, etc.
The meaning of Qi in Chinese medicine refers to the two kinds of Qi in the human body which are beneficial Qi and evil Qi.
Beneficial Qi is: the life force, vital energy, self healing ability, natural healing ability, and all of the functions of the internal organs, etc.
Evil Qi are: the various factors that cause illness, it is also called illness Qi.

The Qi, either beneficial Qi or evil Qi, flows in the meridians.
A Meridian is the route which the Qi flows.
If the Qi flows too fast, too slow, stops (which we call Qi stagnation), or if the Qi goes the wrong way (for example, comes down when it should go up, or goes up when it should come down), or if the beneficial Qi is weak, or if the evil Qi is too strong, all this can lead to disease.

The acupuncture needles are inserted in the acupoints on the meridians close to the skin. It can adjust the imbalances of the flow of Qi.

We have an instinct that makes the flow of Qi tend to balance through a self healing ability. Acupuncture treatments assist this natural healing ability to eliminate evil Qi, remove Qi stagnation and strengthen beneficial Qi, and make the body Qi flow freely, so that the body will become healthy.
　
　
Acupuncture and Herb Clinic
Yiming Wang, O.M.D.
Licensed Acupuncturist in Texas
National Board Diplomate (NCCA)
18170 Dallas Parkway, #102
Dallas, Texas 75287
(972) 680-0121
Web: us-acupuncture.com
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