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Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese medicinal philosophy that Qi Energy is circulated through an extensive network of channels throughout the human body known as the meridian system. This extensive network naturally provides necessary regulation, balance and effective coordination of Qi… Acupuncture is based on the ancient Chinese medicinal philosophy that Qi Energy is circulated through an extensive network of channels throughout the human body known as the meridian system. This extensive network naturally provides necessary regulation, balance and effective coordination of Qi for all vital organs as well as superficial tissues like your skin. Diagnosable illnesses can occur when the continuous flow of Qi is obstructed from possible consequences of a poor lifestyle, past injuries, specific diseases or medication side effects. Thin needles have been traditionally used to appropriately apply functional stimulation over a period of time to sufficiently clear this obstruction. Once the obstruction has been cleared to allow a sufficient, even and continuous flow of Qi, symptoms usually resolve. When combined with medicinal herbs and appropriate lifestyle changes, acupuncture treatments have been proven to produce long-lasting relief to a broad variety of health problems as pain issues, fertility problems, addiction problems and obesity. Moxibustion is the ancient traditional Chinese medicinal practice where dried mugwort are carefully burned on particular meridian points of the patient. There are several distinct types of moxibustion practices ranging from directly burning moxa candles on top of the patient’s skin to applying moxa tapes onto the skin. When moxibustion is paired with acupuncture, they quickly replenish Yang Energy within a person. Read more