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In Miami Acupuncture Has Become A Health Care Mainstay

By Jaclyn Hurley


The discipline that Miami acupuncture experts practice is part of traditional Chinese medicine . The goal of this discipline (and the closely related moxa) is the cure and prevention of diseases. It is an energy- based form of medicine which aims to achieve a balance between Yin and Yang . A disease is in fact considered a disturbance of this balance. Yin and Yang can be compared best with the terms of matter and energy in modern physics.

Although it is still seen as a technique to relieve pain by the general public, it is much more than that. Unlike traditional Western medicine, where pain is often regarded as a complaint in itself, in Chinese medicine, the complete person is looked at for every complaint. This helps in searching for the cause of the problem, and in this way, it is not just a temporary but often a permanent solution.

The body's energy circulates through "energy lines", called meridians, throughout the body. Each organ has its own meridian. These meridians form a complex network together, through which energy is passed. This is a network with many relationships with every part of the body. An energy problem in the colon path, for example, could partly be the cause of shoulder pain, but also cause symptoms in the intestines, and even constipation.

In a healthy situation, the energy of the human being is in balance. If the natural balance of this set up becomes disturbed, one will see a condition or disease develop. Normally, the human body is able to repair it.

Imbalance, however, can impair the body's ability to self- heal. In that case, the energy will have to be brought back into balance and the use of acupuncture can offer a positive outcome. The points that specialists work on, lie on the so- called meridians. Through stimulating these points with thin needles, the acupuncturist can influence the flow of energy through the body.

As with any therapy, the "patient" will, of course, have to notice the effect after more than one treatment. The discipline was originally a part of traditional Chinese medicine and has been used for thousands of years. It activates the natural healing ability of the person.

Although the tongue diagnosis may seem strange, it is a very good, reliable and objective observation technique. It looks at the shape, color, luster and coating of your tongue. Each organ has its own area on the tongue. The heart can be found on the tip, the area of the lungs is on the front, right after the heart zone. The condition of the liver and gall bladder is observed on the sides of the tongue.

The zone for the stomach and spleen is located in the middle of your tongue. At the back of the tongue are located zones of the kidneys and pelvic organs (intestines, bladder and genital organs). Through the tongue diagnosis, a therapist in Miami, FL can get a good picture of one's internal state in a simple way.




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