When considering Oriental Medicine treatment, patients must understand that Eastern philosophy on health differs greatly from Western methods of healing.  The basis of Oriental Medicine stems on the relationship between Yin and Yang.  When Yin and Yang are in balance, the body remains in wonderful, prosperous health.  On the other hand, disease results when Yin and Yang become imbalanced.  Practitioners of Oriental Medicine analyze not only symptoms that patients exhibit, but also how patients respond to other testing procedures.  Great emphasis is put on evaluating the tongue as well as characteristics of the pulse.  In Oriental Medicine, all organs are evaluated in relation to the rest of the body. 

QI

Very important to the philosophy of Oriental Medicine is the concept of Qi.  Qi exists as the universal energy that permeates within all living beings as well as throughout the world.  The practice of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine works to remove disruptions in the flow of Qi in the body.  In Acupuncture, needles are inserted in various locations in the body that correspond to particular Energy Meridians in the body.  By stimulating the Acupuncture points with the needles, the flow of Qi in the body is brought back to balance.  In addition, Chinese Herbs are also used to help facilitate the body’s innate healing energy.  For more information on Oriental Medicine, visit www.orientalmedicine.com.[1]

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[1] (2009).  Oriental medicine.  Retrieved July 7, 2009 from www.orientalmedicine.com