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Cupping
is a procedure, which involves creating a vacuum
over the skin with the use of a cup specifically
designed for Cupping. Sometimes the cups are dragged
from one point on a channel or meridian to another.
This helps break up blood and qi stagnation. |
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Chinese
Herbal Medicine is usually used in conjunction
with Acupuncture. There are many patients that
are treated solely on herbal formulas. The use
of herbal formulas predates the use of acupuncture
by about 100 years. Herbal formulas do not contain
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Moxibustion
is a procedure in which the mugwort herb is
burned 3 to 6 inches over an acupuncture point.
This helps stimulate a point as well as create
heat on the local area. Sometimes moxibustion
produces better resul than Acpuncture. |
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| Shiatsu
and TuiNa are forms of body work, which are traditionally
performed on a futon mat on the floor. Meridians are
stimulated through stretching, pressing and pulling.
The Practitioner uses her elbows, feet and hands over
meridians and points in order to stimulate qi flow.
This treatment is somewhat similar to acupressure. |
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| Homeopathy
is a medical treatment that uses natural substances
to stimulate the body's natural defenses. The principle
behind this medicine is that "like can cure like".
An illness can be treated by a substance capable of
producting similar syptoms to those being suffered by
the patent. An example of everyday homeopathic use in
our clinic is the application of Arnica gel which is
routinely used on our Arthritis patients. |
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| Flower
Essences are subtle liquid extracts, which are used
to address profound issues of emotional well-being,
soul development and mind-body health. The extracts
are usually administered orally. |
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