Acupuncture is a therapy to restore the flow of Qi to promote health and balance. An imbalance disrupts the flow of QI and manifests as pain, dysfunction, injury, disease and/or disorders. When the body is in harmony and balance the flow is smooth. In TCM theory, the human body is an energetic system in which energy (QI) flows along defined pathways (meridians) throughout the body. Health can be defined as a harmonious relationship between onesвЂ™ own internal condition and onesвЂ™ external environment there must be a balance between onesвЂ™ body/mind/spirit and onesвЂ™ relationship with nature. In TCM, human beings are deeply connected with all the phenomena of nature formed from, and nourished by naturesвЂ™ essential elements, influenced by its rhythms and subject to its laws of growth and change. TCM offers a perspective on the nature of illness and health that is uniquely different from, and is complementary to Western Medicine. The philosophical framework for the practice of acupuncture is grounded in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Philosophy and Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Practice

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