Did you know that more than 2 billion people worldwide use acupuncture to treat their health problems? It is the Chinese system of health care discovered 3500 years ago. For the Chinese people, traditional Chinese medicine was developed over time out of pure necessity to be able to maintain good health and long life. The Chinese noticed the many benefits of consuming herbs, eating the right kinds of food, inserting needles (acupuncture), massaging, and exercising their bodies.

Today traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine work side by side – even in China. It is based upon the fact that organs, tissues and glands need a proper flow of blood to function properly. Acupuncture treatments are useful for pain management, and as part of a comprehensive system of preventative healthcare. An acupuncturist is trained to determine where the blockages in the flow of blood and energy are located. Tiny delicate needles are inserted into these points to remove the blockages and allow healing to occur. In addition to being highly effective in the treatment of pain, acupuncture has been used in other conditions including asthma, allergies, smoking cessation, infertility, hormone imbalance and digestive problems.

Many people are also unaware that an acupuncturist is required to complete a postgraduate degree. An acupuncturist’s education is devoted to scientific subjects such as: anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, public health diagnosis, clinical disciplines and health sciences in addition to the study of Acupuncture and herbalism.