Acupuncture Preventative and Restorative Medicine

By Maureen Meng, LAc

East Natural Therapy

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Acupuncture Preventative and Restorative Medicine

Acupuncture originated in China more than 3,500 years ago, making it one of the oldest and most commonly used medical procedures in the world.

In ancient China, classical acupuncture was practiced within a framework of preventive medicine and the doctor was paid only when his patient was well. The acupuncturist's primary goal was to promote continuing good health. For this reason one does not have to be sick or in pain in order to benefit from treatment. In fact, people using psychotherapy or meditation find acupuncture treatment promotes and expedites the desired growth process.

While acupuncture is potent preventive medicine, it is also effective in treating persons who experience physical, mental or emotional symptoms. In acupuncture theory pain, or any symptoms for that matter, are nothing more than congested or stagnant energy. That is what we do with acupuncture. Acupuncturists release the congestion, move the energy and get the Life Force flowing again.

When core congestion is released, then healing easily takes place.