針灸

 

針灸是最古老的醫術，也是最年輕的醫術，說它古老，是因為我們在數千年前已建立了完整的理論體系，說它年輕，是因為其神奇的功效在挑戰當代西醫主流醫學，現今所有先進國家都在對針灸進行重新認識過程，它正在對整個醫學發展產生不可估量的催化劑作用。

古人認為天人合一，人體是和宇宙相應的，而經絡就是人體與宇宙之間的信息通道，經絡的存在使我們人體能感應宇宙天地之間的變化、季節的交替，進而調整人體體內的小宇宙，讓身體在各個環境及氣候都能陰平陽秘，平衡人體各個系統維持健康狀態。現代醫學發現，經絡是人體特有的能量信息通道，它是人體身上的光纖系統，通過經絡訊息溝通把人體各個不同的機能整合統一。針灸主要就是作用於人體各經絡和穴位，針灸師藉由對天地宇宙人體之間的體悟和掌握針灸的醫學理論和技術，藉由針刺穴位來調整人體經絡系統平衡。

此外，針灸藉由調整整體的信息和能量激發人體的潛能，對健康的影響面是很廣泛的，可以治病也能保健養生，亦能用於康復治療。除了能診治內、外、傷科等疾病之外，對不知病因的疑難雜症、頑疾及情緒上的調理都有很好的療效。它可以單獨使用也能配合其他方法一起發揮作用。所以如果能克服對針灸的恐懼，它無疑是無副作用的最佳治療、保健、養生方法。

Frequently asked questions

  • Question: “What type of problems can be treated with acupuncture?”

Answer: All types of problems have been treated with acupuncture in China for thousands of years, but we normally use acupuncture for now type problems so we can put the needles on you now and ask you “How is your problem NOW?” We usually use herbs to treat more chronic and internal type problems, but only your acupuncture physician can decide the best course of treatment for you.

  • Question: “How does acupuncture work?”

Answer: Acupuncture works by redirecting your body’s own natural energy. Once the energy is flowing properly again the pain will be gone and the natural healing process can begin. We use only single use, sterile, stainless steel needles, there are no chemicals on the needles and we do not use them to cut or block the nerve fibers.

  • Question: “How many acupuncture treatments will I need?”

Answer: Everybody is different, so the total number of acupuncture treatments can not be determined in advance. Only thing we can say for sure is, if you do not see some improvement after the 3rd treatment, it does not mean that acupuncture does not work, only, that for whatever reason, we are currently unable to treat your particular problem so go try a different acupuncture physician. It does not mean that acupuncture is not good for your problem. After the third week, your physician may decide to give your acupuncture points a short break to allow them to rest. If so, be sure to return at the time your physician instructs.

  • Question: “How do I get the best result from my acupuncture treatments?”

Answer: Return for acupuncture treatment every other day until your problem is completely gone. If you only get 1 or 2 treatments per week, it may take your whole life – you are just wasting your time and money. The best result for acupuncture is when you come in as soon as possible after an injury, in this case it may only take one or two treatments. Tell your physician all of your health complaints the very first visit. Avoid foods containing spicy or pungent flavors, any type of sesame product (meal or oil), and alcohol for 48hrs after each treatment.

  • Question: “Why do I need to avoid certain foods after my treatment?”

Answer: Because the warm feeling you can get from spicy foods or alcohol is good energy dispersing throughout your body. When we perform acupuncture, we are directing that same energy to go to a specific place and help your body heal itself. Therefore spicy and pungent foods erase our instructions to your body. Sesame products cause the same effects for some reason. There have been a few cases where fig products have caused a reversal of treatment as well, probably because the seeds are similar to sesame seeds.