Healing Ways Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
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About acupuncture
A brief history of acupuncture
For over 3,000 years, Traditional East Asian Medicine has been used to prevent disease and to maintain as well as restore health. Among other things, it includes the use of acupuncture and herbal medicine to help balance the body's internal energy, knowns as Qi (pronounced chee).
A healthy flow of qi is essential to the well-being of the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical planes of life. In ancient times, the concept of qi was used to make sense of the natural world. People recognized that there was an inherent pattern of opposite yet interdependent forces in all aspects of life, such as night and day, cold and hot, etc.
They referred to this balance as Yin and Yang. Since human beings are an integral part of nature, it seemed logical that this rhythmic dance between yin and yang played an important role in human health... read more
A healthy flow of qi is essential to the well-being of the spiritual, emotional, mental and physical planes of life. In ancient times, the concept of qi was used to make sense of the natural world. People recognized that there was an inherent pattern of opposite yet interdependent forces in all aspects of life, such as night and day, cold and hot, etc.
They referred to this balance as Yin and Yang. Since human beings are an integral part of nature, it seemed logical that this rhythmic dance between yin and yang played an important role in human health... read more
About Qi
Simply put, Qi is the energy of life. It
is the energy that we draw in with every breath; that which we obtain
from our food; and that which was passed onto us by our parents. Qi is
distributed throughout the entire body via a network of interconnected
pathways called meridians ... read more
While most people associate acupuncture with China, there are several East Asian countries with their own rich history of acupuncture, including Japan. The beginning of acupuncture, however, is rooted in China’s past. Due to its influence over the East Asian part of the world throughout history, the cultural and medical knowledge of the ancient Chinese was widely sought after.
It was very common for the scholars of many of the surrounding countries to go and learn a variety of crafts in China. This exchange of ideas took place over many centuries.
Throughout much of its history, Japan participated in this back and forth of cultural and medical information. While there was a great deal of influence that came in from China, Japan had its own history of indigenous medicine.
It was able to successfully integrate the knowledge that scholars brought back from China. One of the most significant periods of cultural activity was during the 16th century... read more
Another difference between the two methods is the number of needles used, the gauge (thickness) of the needles and the level of stimulation that each style calls for. In general, Japanese styles of acupuncture tend to use thinner needles, fewer overall needle insertions and a lower level of stimulation.
The Chinese style of acupuncture tends to prefer a slightly thicker gauge and often calls for a stronger level of stimulation.... read more
Styles of Acupuncture
While most people associate acupuncture with China, there are several East Asian countries with their own rich history of acupuncture, including Japan. The beginning of acupuncture, however, is rooted in China’s past. Due to its influence over the East Asian part of the world throughout history, the cultural and medical knowledge of the ancient Chinese was widely sought after.
It was very common for the scholars of many of the surrounding countries to go and learn a variety of crafts in China. This exchange of ideas took place over many centuries.
Some differences between Japanese and
Chinese acupuncture
Chinese acupuncture
Throughout much of its history, Japan participated in this back and forth of cultural and medical information. While there was a great deal of influence that came in from China, Japan had its own history of indigenous medicine.
It was able to successfully integrate the knowledge that scholars brought back from China. One of the most significant periods of cultural activity was during the 16th century... read more
Needles
Another difference between the two methods is the number of needles used, the gauge (thickness) of the needles and the level of stimulation that each style calls for. In general, Japanese styles of acupuncture tend to use thinner needles, fewer overall needle insertions and a lower level of stimulation.
The Chinese style of acupuncture tends to prefer a slightly thicker gauge and often calls for a stronger level of stimulation.... read more
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