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Posted by Divinewellness Monday, August 31, 2009


Traditional Chinese Treatment


Acupressure
One of the lesser known medical therapies, acupressure, however has many medical benefits. Though relatively unknown in the western world, yet this therapy has been practiced in Asia for centuries. The idea of this therapy is similar to acupuncture; however unlike acupuncture no needle is used. It rather involves placing physical pressure in the body by using hand, elbow, or with the aid of various devices. This pressure is applied to varied pressure points of the body surface and aims to bring about relief by means of effective circulation of energies.

Acupuncture


One of the most well known forms of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture includes in its gamut other therapies as herbalism, tai chi and chi kung. A part of the Tao philosophy, acupuncture is based on the belief that restoring the flow of vital energy allows one to be cured from illness. This form of medicine that originated around 2500 years back became well accepted in the western countries in the 1950s. Today even certain orthodox physicians are trained in acupuncture and they have effectively blended it with western medicine, thus achieving great results.

Tai-Chi
A form of internal Chinese martial art Tai Chi focuses on the concept of restoring the balance of vital energy to cure individuals. Practiced for various health related problems and also for general well being, this martial art technique involves the utilization of both hard and soft skills. It can be best described as a specialized form of movement which focuses on the overall fitness of the body. Focusing on the amalgamation of yin and yang, the treatment methodology of Tai Chi is well accepted in modern era.

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