Acupuncture started about 3000 years ago when Chinese healers discovered that the course of illnesses could be changed by putting needles into points that are available all over the body.
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Acupuncture started about 3000 years ago when Chinese healers discovered that the course of illnesses could be changed by putting needles into points that are available all over the body.
The theories they developed described the body as having a pool of vital energy or Qi which flows through a network of channels. Qi should flow constantly, just as the blood does. Disrupting, or blocking Qi causes pain and illness are the result.
The causes of energy blocks are around us in our daily lives. (Going from a hot dry office to the cold wet windy pavement, the frustrations of driving to and from work, physical inactivity, overwork, eating on the run, and bereavement, are just some common examples of disruptive energy in modern life.)
Usually the body can correct such blockages, but when they are too severe the Acupuncturist needles selected points to clear the block and encourage normal flow.
Points are individually chosen to match both patient and their complaint.
About Russ Chapman
Russ qualified in 1995 from the College of Traditional Acupuncture after a three year course, and completed a two year post graduate course in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in 1999. He has taken several advanced training courses, including a dependency course covering acupuncture for those addicted to alcohol, drugs, nicotine, etc.
He has also taken part in a MRC sponsored research trial into the benefits of Acupuncture. The results were published in The European Journal of Acupuncture in 2001. His current research is directed towards the treatment of depression..
In 2006 Russ took an honours degree course at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine
Russ's view is that Acupuncture is a powerful complementary form of medicine that works well alongside conventional medicine.
His interest in Chinese medicine also extends to TaiJi Quan, and Qi Gung. These are exercises to promote health, energy and balance his other interest in Chinese food.
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