Traditional Chinese Medicine has developed over time. It continues to evolve in tandem with ongoing research. It is a wholistic practice.
Chinese medicine is a system of medicine developed in China that has a different history and approach than Western medicine. Rather than treating disease, a Chinese medicine practitioner treats patterns of disharmony (or symptom clusters) in a patient. Chinese Medicine sees the body as a whole system. A number of modalities are incorporated into the toolbox of any Chinese Medicine Practitioner, with the aim of balancing the whole body. At Pure Alchemy we employ these practices for our patients.
Acupuncture and herbs are both an integral part of Chinese medicine practice, which may help patients to manage a range of symptoms including pain relief, stress and fatigue.
Chinese medicine treatment may also be able to assist with:
Management of pain, stress and fatigue related to some other disorders such as autoimmune disorders, in consultation with other treating health practitioners
Management of pain, fatigue and nausea related to many chronic diseases; and
Management of vomiting or nausea arising from conditions or treatments such as chemotherapy
Chinese medicine is generally considered to be safe but occasionally (as with all health treatments) may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases.
Acupuncture is one of the primary techniques used in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It is an option which is practiced globally as both a primary and adjunctive treatment of pain and some other symptoms for a wide range of health conditions.
Acupuncture retains a strong relevance in modern society and involves the placing of fine sterile needles in specific points of the body.
Many health practitioners may recommend acupuncture as an adjunct treatment that may assist with treatment.
There is continuing research about how acupuncture can assist with treatments, and you should consult your treating practitioner about how acupuncture may be able to help you.
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