Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of “yin” and “yang” of the life force known as “qi,” pronounced “chi.” Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces.

Qi is said to flow through meridians, or pathways, in the human body. These meridiens and energy flows are accessible through 350 acupuncture points in the body.
Inserting needles into these points with appropriate combinations is said to bring the energy flow back into proper balance.

Acupuncture can be beneficial in that:

• Performed correctly, it is safe.
• There are very few side effects.
• It can be effectively combined with other treatments.
• It can control some types of pain.
• It may help patients for whom pain medications are not suitable.

Acupuncture has been found to be beneficial to those suffering from a range of conditions including:

• Anxiety

• Asthma

• Addictions

• Back and spinal conditions including lower back pain, herniated disks, spondylitis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• Depression

• IBS

• Menopausal Symptoms

• Migraines and Headaches

• Osteoarthritis

• Post chemotherapy nausea and vomiting

• Post-operative dental pain

• Stroke rehabilitation

• Tennis Elbow

Experts advise people not to use acupuncture instead of seeing a conventional health care provider.