Acupuncture works on the Qi circulating in the body through the meridian system, specific to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Qi is, according to the basic precepts of Taoist philosophy, the fundamental force behind all phenomena of the universe, and all manifestations of life. Qi has been studied for more than 5000 years by the Chinese. In TCM, Qi, a pure substance produced by our organs, has the function of nourishing our body and mind.
The meridians are an intangible, but precise network, in which the Qi circulates. On these meridians, there are distinct points called "acupuncture points", through which the regulation of the Qi flow is possible.
When Qi circulates in the body, we are healthy, alert, and our thoughts are clear.
When the Qi stagnates or is blocked, we feel weak, heavy, without vitality, and a disease can appear.
Acupuncture is one of the five treatment tools used in TCM, along with massage (Tui Na), dietetics, Qi-Gong, and pharmacopoeia.
Qi is, according to the basic precepts of Taoist philosophy, the fundamental force behind all phenomena of the universe, and all manifestations of life. Qi has been studied for more than 5000 years by the Chinese. In TCM, Qi, a pure substance produced by our organs, has the function of nourishing our body and mind.
The meridians are an intangible, but precise network, in which the Qi circulates. On these meridians, there are distinct points called "acupuncture points", through which the regulation of the Qi flow is possible.
When Qi circulates in the body, we are healthy, alert, and our thoughts are clear.
When the Qi stagnates or is blocked, we feel weak, heavy, without vitality, and a disease can appear.
Acupuncture is one of the five treatment tools used in TCM, along with massage (Tui Na), dietetics, Qi-Gong, and pharmacopoeia.