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What
Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of a complete system of
diagnosis and treatments in Oriental Medicine. In
acupuncture, health is maintained by the smooth flow
of life energy or qi through pathways in our bodies
called channels or meridians. Channels act as
conduits or pipes that maintain balance and health
throughout our body’s skin, muscles, and organs.
They’re like the pipes in your home supplying heat
and water so that your home can function smoothly.
If a pipe becomes clogged, you’ve got problems. When
injuries, emotions, disease, stress, or poor
lifestyle choices disrupt the circulation of qi,
blood, lymph, and other fluids in your body, you
begin to feel worse and medical symptoms appear.
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