Acupuncture – A Time-Tested Natural Therapy Practiced for Over 2,000 Years
The Science of Acupuncture
by BBC Documentary
Can such a tiny needle really make a difference? Does acupuncture really work — and if so, how? Follow Professor Kathy Sykes on a journey from England to China to the United States, as she interviews patients, acupuncturists, and scientists, and explores both real acupuncture and the placebo effect to understand how acupuncture works
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ACUPUNCTURE ENERGY MEDICINE: THE SCIENCE OF ACUPUNCTURE PATIENT CARE by Purdue Pharma
by Purdue Pharma
“According to traditional Chinese medicine, a vital energy called Qi flows through the body along channels called meridians. Think of these channels as a sprinkler system for the body, carrying Qi from the vital organs to the extremities — much like hoses carry water to a garden. In the TCM model of health and disease, illness arises when the flow of Qi is blocked and stagnates. Acupuncture helps restore the smooth flow of Qi, strengthen it where it is weak, and direct it to where it is needed……”
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Acupuncture and moxibustion of traditional Chinese medicine
By UNESCO
This video presents the history of Chinese medicine. It introduces the theories of Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and Qi, and explains how cupping, moxibustion, Gua Sha, Tui Na, Qi Gong, and herbal medicine support the body.
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Traditional Chinese medicine has its own unique diagnostic framework, known as the Four Examinations: observation (including tongue diagnosis), listening and smelling, inquiry (asking about symptoms and health history), and pulse palpation. A careful TCM assessment is the foundation of an effective treatment plan. In our clinic, diagnosis focuses on tongue observation combined with your symptoms and health history.
Acupoints
Acupoints are specific points on or beneath the skin’s surface that the acupuncturist uses in treatment. Many acupoints correspond to particular organs or areas of the body — such as the eyes, liver, heart, kidneys, and lungs — while others help balance Yin and Yang. Stimulating these points with fine needles supports the body’s natural healing process.
Treatment Strategy
Over the past 2,000 years, acupuncture has continued to develop and refine its techniques. Methods such as auricular (ear) acupuncture, scalp acupuncture, navel acupuncture, abdominal acupuncture, Tung’s acupuncture, and body acupuncture each have their own strengths. Choosing the most suitable method — or combining techniques within a single treatment — is key to an effective treatment plan.
For more information about acupuncture, please call (416) 512-6754.
GTA Pain & Stress Clinic
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North York , Ont., M2K 2W2
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