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Exploring the Powerful World of Acupuncture
How Acupuncture
Works: Qi, Meridians, and the Healthy Flow of Energy
Acupuncture is a
highly effective system of medical care based on the laws of nature. To
understand the effectiveness of acupuncture, it is helpful to first
understand a few things about our body’s core energy system. Qi
(pronounced “chee”) is the vital, life-giving energy found both in
nature and in the body. Qi animates the body and protects it from
illness, pain, and disease. A person’s health is influenced by the
quality, quantity and balance of Qi.
Qi moves through
the body in precise channels or pathways, also called meridians, which
support all functions of the body, mind and spirit. There are 14 main
meridians inside the body. Each of these is connected to specific organs
and glands.
Meridians
(pathways) are like rivers flowing inside the body. A river transports
life-sustaining water and provides nourishment to the land, plants, and
people as it flows on the earth. In a similar way, meridians flow
throughout the body, transporting life-sustaining Qi energy and
providing nourishment to every cell, organ, gland, tissue, and muscle in
the body.
An obstruction to
the flow of Qi is like a dam. When Qi becomes blocked in one part of the
body, the flow may become restricted to other parts also. This block in
the flow of Qi can be detrimental to a person’s health, cutting off
vital nourishment to the body, organs, and glands. When the Qi is not
moving as it should it can show up in the form of specific symptoms.
Physical and
emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal
changes, poor diet, accidents, or excessive activity are among the many
things that can influence the quality, quantity and balance of Qi.
Normally, when a
block or imbalance occurs, the body easily bounces back, returning to a
state of health and well-being. However, when this disruption is
prolonged or excessive, or if the body is in a weakened state, illness,
pain, or disease can set in.
The Amazing
Power of Small Needles and the Role of an Acupuncturist:
The gentle
insertion of hair-thin acupuncture needles at specific points along the
meridian channels balances the energy of the body to help restore
harmony and vitality. The safe and often painless insertion of the
needles can unlock the obstructions and rebalance the Qi where it has
become unbalanced. Once this is done, Qi can freely circulate throughout
the body, providing adequate nourishment to cells, organs, glands,
tissues and muscles. This process can eliminate pain and restore balance
and harmony, as well as invigorate the body’s natural ability to heal
itself – ultimately leading to optimal health and well-being.
To make an appointment or learn more call me, Joanne, at 703-867-0190 or
email me.
4Acupuncture
Joanne Weinman, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac.
McLean Professional Park
Bldg #1489 Chain Bridge Rd. Ste. 103
McLean, VA 22101
703-867-0190
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