Bushey Acupuncture Practice

rstanding of physiology (how we function), pathology (how we become ill and diseased) and aetiology (what can make us unwell). Based on a person’s symptoms, general characteristics and lifestyle, a diagnosis is reached and an individual treatment plan is developed. The plan may well include a combination of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and lifestyle advice. A set of dietary guidelines to suit the individual is developed to assist in both the healing process and the maintenance of well-being. Traditional acupuncture is based on the principle that our health is governed by the body’s motivating energy, known as Qi. It keeps the blood circulating, warms the body, fights disease, controls organ function and keeps our spirit, mind and emotions balanced and in harmony. Qi flows throughout the body in channels beneath the skin, known as meridians. Acupuncture points are located at very precise anatomical locations along these meridians and at these points the Qi can be contacted.