Zhang Acupuncture

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What is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is an ancient medical system that takes into account a deep understanding of the laws and patterns of nature and applies them to the human body. TCM is a complete medical system that has been practiced for thousands of years. At the heart of TCM is the belief that the root cause of illnesses, not just their symptoms, must be treated. In modern-day terms, TCM is holistic in its approach -- it views every aspect of a person's body, mind, spirit and emotions as part of one complete circle rather than loosely connected pieces to be treated individually. Some major treatment modalities of TCM are acupuncture, qigong, herbal therapy, acupressure and Tai-Chi. What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, acupuncture has helped heal various afflictions and illnesses for centuries. The term acupuncture describes a host of procedures involving stimulation of precise, anatomical points on the body by a variety of techniques. The most scientifically researched acupuncture technique involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.