Chinese medicine is a complete healthcare tradition that dates back 3,000 years yet remains effective today. It is a means of strengthening the body, which can be weakened by modern-day stress and environmental hazards. Rather than treating symptoms as western medicine does, Chinese medicine focuses on strengthening your own vital energy (Chi) so that your body can heal itself.
Although traditional Chinese medicine uses many approaches, including diet, exercise and massage, its cornerstones are acupuncture and herbal medicine. Herbs provide the internal treatment for strengthening the body, while acupuncture is Chinese medicine’s most frequently used external treatment. Two associated treatments are moxibustion and cupping, both used to improve circulation.
