An important difference with Chinese medicine is that we don’t treat symptoms in isolation, but seek to diagnose the underlying patterns of imbalance (syndromes) that are causing them. With this approach, when certain internal organ imbalances, emotions, recent or past injuries, as well as particular lifestyle, diet and environmental causes are identified and resolved, many coexisting symptoms can be relieved together. Many chronic, lingering and recurring symptoms can be solved when the underlying physical, emotional and lifestyle causes are uncovered.
Chinese medicine helps the body to heal itself. It is believed that to regain balance, you must achieve the balance between the internal body organs and the external elements of earth, fire, water, wood, and metal.
Treatment to regain balance may involve:
Acupuncture: very fine needles placed gently in the skin
Cupping: heated cups that create suction on your skin
Herbs: teas, powders, and capsules made mostly from plants
Meditation: a way to sit quietly and calm your mind
Moxibustion: dried herbs burned near the skin
Tai chi: exercise with slow movements and focus on the breath
