ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture bring body into balance and optimal optima flow of chi. Those tiny thin needles inserted into key points on body unblock meridians points that are blocked - stimulating our central nervous system releases natural chemicals into muscles, spinal cord and brain. Biochemical changes help our body heal naturally. Acupuncture treatment are often complemented with Cupping Treatment and Traditional Chinese herbal formula. A skillful acupuncturist is able to insert needles pain-free.

THE CONCEPT OF QI

Qi (pronounced 'Chee') in Chinese medicine implies our life force some refer to it as vital energy. Think of it as our body natural inner engine. When we fall sick its because our Qi is out of balance. The practice of cultivating and balancing Qi is called Qigong. Our first source of Qi is inherited from our parents at conception. It is known as innate vital substance and is stored in our kidneys. The second source is derived from essential substances in nature such as the air we breath, food with eat and water we drink. Qi is also applied in Feng Shui where we seek to understand, correct and harmonize the interactive energy flows of environments within our homes and work spaces. People, places and things absorb, store and emanate qi.

TYPES OF QI

Fundamentally there are 4 types of Qi - inborn qi, pectoral qi, nutritive qi and protective qi. Below I'm merely giving an overview of each which doesn't do them justice. It's a lot more complicated. My purpose is just to introduce you to the subject and if this should tickle your curiosity there's a lot more you can find on Google. Do make sure you double check as these days there are too much rubbish out there. Let's begin ...

Inborn Qi

It possesses prenatal and congenital properties - vital substances inherited from our parents after conception which are stored in kidney. It is further nourished by "acquired essence" - food from our moms digestive system - spleen and stomach. Starting from our kidneys known as "vital gates", the qi moves through the triple burner and circulates through all organs, muscles, skin and meridians providing the power source for life.

Pectoral Qi

It is formed by combining fresh air inhaled by our lungs and food essence derived from spleen and stomach. It is stored in our chest. By flowing through the respiratory tract, pectoral qi support breathing function. It also plays a role in keeping our body warm and influences the movement of our limbs.

Nutritive Qi

It supplies nourishment to our body. Mainly circulates through the blood vessels. Starting from middle burner it goes to the lungs where it enters the main circulation. It come from food essence derived by the spleen and stomach. It provide necessary substances needed to produce new blood.

Protective Qi

It function much like our immune system. It also come from food essence derived by the spleen and stomach. It moves outside of blood vessels and circulate in different areas. Internally, it distribute to diaphragm and scattered around chest and abdominal cavities. Externally, its found between skin and muscles providing protection. It doesn't just guard against illness but also regulates sweat glands and pores. Provides nourishment fo skin, hair and muscles.

RESTORING FLOW WITH ACUPUNCTURE

Acupuncture is seen as a valuable therapy for unblocking qi or restoring energy flow through our body. This traditional chinese medicine (TCM) is gaining global recognition and even practice in some western hospitals. Treatment usually last between 30 mins to 45 mins. The sterilised disposable needles are inserted along meridian paths - through which our qi flows. Acupuncture move this energy . A therapist after initial consultation will decide on acupuncture technique to apply - ascending, descending, reinforcing, reducing, warming, clearing effects or a combination of them as your healing protocol. It usually take several cycle of treatments to heal.

Some do it weekly to maintain health.

Introduction to Healy

FREQUENCY DEVICE

A self-care frequency medicine device. Healy allows us to administer acupuncture treatments from the comfort of our homes. In fact, Healy has over 144,000 types of frequencies to choose from.