The first thing to learn about acupuncture, Ottawa residents discover is the fact it approaches health from a balanced viewpoint. The body and mind are seen as interconnected and so both must be healed in order to achieve good health. Acupuncture practitioners say there are Meridians which carry the body's life force.
Meridians are like rivers or channels in the body which connect all of the important energy systems. The Meridians include channels for the liver, spleen, heart, kidney, lung, small intestine, large intestine, gall bladder, urinary bladder, triple burner, and governing channels called Ren and Du.
The energy that runs through these channels is called Qi (pronounced 'chi'). Qi is the life force that must be maintained with the right balance in all channels in order for a person to stay healthy and physically and mentally whole. When any channel is not operating properly, it can lead to many different ailments.
Conversely, when a particular channel is stimulated, it can stimulate the related physical function and any other functions dependent on that organ or system. Acupuncture uses the needles inserted into the skin at points accessing the energy channel which needs balance in order to improve an ailment.
A Bounty of Life Force
People can develop any of a number of ailments ranging from headaches to cancer. Traditional Western medicine usually relies on drugs of some kind to treat these conditions. With acupuncture Ottawa clients can find relief from physical conditions without the use of drugs and this is important for anyone wishing to avoid exposing his or her body to chemicals.
The points where the Acupuncture needles are placed are the spots which give access to the Qi or energy flow of a particular channel. The needle is inserted and provides physical stimulation to the energy flow which leads to flow balance. In other words, Qi is either unblocked or the flow is strengthened through the application of the needles.
Once the life force called Qi is able to flow freely again, it runs through the interconnected channels as a healing force. When using healing methods of acupuncture, Ottawa clients discover that Qi is increased or decreased in order to increase immune systems, heal infections, promote mental calm to reduce depression, increase fertility, heal wounds, reduce pain, reduce side effects of chemotherapy, diminish food and drug cravings, and accomplish a number of other health related goals from head to toe.
The proper application of acupuncture Ottawa residents know, relies on the knowledge and experience of a professional trained in the science of acupuncture. Knowing where to apply the needles is critical to success.