| Though some may be squeamish about acupuncture | | | | Yang; and the Five Elements. Furthermore, future |
| for fear of needles, students who are enrolled in | | | | acupuncturists begin to understand the ancient |
| acupuncture schools soon discover that acupuncture | | | | medical wisdoms and concepts that can still be |
| is not just about needles; in fact, they learn that | | | | applied today in a variety of health treatments for |
| there is a rich history and medicinal explanation that | | | | disease and other disorders. |
| accommodates much of what acupuncture and | | | | Yes, acupuncture is definitely more than just needles. |
| Oriental medicine entails. | | | | As a delicate system of health care, traditional |
| We all envision patients being probed and prodded | | | | Chinese medicine is comprised of valuable insight and |
| with long, pointy needles, but did you know that | | | | knowledge in relation to theoretical meridians |
| needling is done with ultra-fine, hair-like needles that | | | | (channels) and qi (life force or life energy). Students |
| are virtually painless? In all actuality, acupuncture and | | | | are taught how these intricate components can be |
| oriental medicine schools are a great investment not | | | | gently manipulated in combination (or separately) |
| only for future practitioners but for community | | | | through acupuncture, herbal medicine and other |
| resources as well. You've heard the phrase, "...the | | | | oriental medical disciplines to restore harmony and |
| more you learn..." This is especially true when it | | | | balance to the body. These, and related principle |
| comes to acupuncture. | | | | philosophies, are what continue to preserve the |
| Acupuncture apprentices learn not only about | | | | reputation of acupuncture and to reflect the power |
| "needling" techniques but they also receive a broad | | | | of innate healing capabilities that can be experienced |
| curriculum in anatomy and physiology, Chinese medical | | | | through an alternative, yet natural means. |
| terminology, Chinese medicine theories (TCM, | | | | To learn more about Acupuncture Schools and |
| pathology, etc.), diagnostic methods and symptoms, | | | | additional learning programs, we invite you to visit our |
| cell biology, biochemistry and blood work, | | | | Natural Healing Directory to find more in-depth |
| moxibustion, cupping, oriental bodywork (tuina), qi | | | | information and resources. |
| qong, Chinese herbal medicine, internal medicine, and | | | | Copyright 2006 - All rights reserved by Media Positive |
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| numerous related studies, such as chiropractic | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERAL OVERVIEW and |
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| instance. | | | | and/or services associated with ANY ONE particular |
| A vast school of thought, acupuncture courses | | | | school(s) that is or is not advertised on |
| encompass a number of practical applications. Tuina | | | | Notice to Publishers: Please feel free to use this |
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| the inclusion of Oriental medicine theories in Yin and | | | | |