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The Basics of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine |
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM is a complete medical system greater than 3,000 years old that is used to diagnose and treat illness. It is a superb preventive and maintenance medicine and is an excellent complementary medicine effectively treating a wide variety of health isorders.TCM enhances and safely integrates with all modalities of health care. |
Acupuncture is the insertion of disposable needles that are hair-thin to stimulate areas of low electrical resistance called acupoints. The intent is to correct impaired neurovascular flow and hormonal imbalances, thereby restoring health to the body and mind. |
Practitioners of TCM may also stimulate acupoints with heat (infrared or moxibustion which is herbal heat therapy), acupressure, or a gentle electrical current (electroacupuncture). Tuina massage utilizes the principles of acupuncture without the needles and is the favored modality for children. |
Herbs act on the body to produce a balanced state of health and well-being.Herb teas and pills are gentle by comparison to conventional pharmaceutical drugs because active ingredients in herbs are not extracted and concentrated. |
Herbal prescriptions are carefully evaluated by me for any possible herb/drug interactions. Herbal prescriptions are intended only for the person prescribed. They should not be given to or shared with anyone else. |
Integrative Acupuncture Margaret Barili RN., LAc. Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist Registered Nurse Integrative Family Health Care to Restore and Support Well-being of Body, Mind and Spirit |
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