Historical Facts About The Tradition Of Acupuncture: Its Origin And What You Must Know About Today’s Acupuncture

The tradition of acupuncture is a customary way of treatment which originated from China some thousand years ago. It is a traditional practice that involves inserting some little needles into the body for the purpose of curing ailments of all kinds. Today, this traditional practice has spread over Asia, Europe and the United States.

Acupuncture is now widely accepted as an alternative medication across Europe and the United States. Doctors now recommend acupuncture to their patients for certain pains and other body ailments along with modern Western treatment. That is why more doctors are now into acupuncture practice. It is therefore very important for you to know and comprehend to the practice of acupuncture.

Traditionally, the Chinese believe the body is made up of different energy systems flowing in through our body organs. When disease enters the body, it becomes a disruption to the energy flowing in the body. The main energy that flows in our bodies is called "qi" in acupuncture. This unhealthy energy in the body is what the acupuncturists always look for to cure in your body.

When the flow of energy (i.e. 'qi') is blocked in your body by pains, acupuncture is used to remove the pains to allow flow of the energy in your body. That is why acupuncturists have a slogan: “when there is no blockage, there will be no pains.”

The tradition of acupuncture was first practiced during the reign of Huang Di Dynasty.

During this period, the ruler had a medical problem which he discussed with his doctor. This led to the discovery of the Nei Jing, the first traditional medical writings found in Asia. This text has two sections. The first part involves anatomy, disease, and diagnosis while the second part called the cosmos deals with traditional acupuncture practice

The biggest achievement in acupuncture was observed during the reign of the Sui and Tang Dynasties. This was the period when acupuncture writings and demonstrations were used as a tool for medical profession to be taught in schools. These methods of acupuncture practice were gradually developed to ease better understanding. Later in the 16th and 17th centuries during the Ming Dynasty, a remarkable success was made as doctors again made outstanding progress in the field. This led to many people now relying on acupuncture as an alternative to Western treatment today.

The tradition of acupuncture has prevailed over the centuries by becoming part of the Western medicine. Doctors now believe in its practice and therefore use it together with Western medicine when treating their patients. Between 1950 and 1960, acupuncture became highly explored throughout the world.

Finally, looking at the history and achievements from the tradition of acupuncture, you will agree with me that acupuncture has come to stay. In this present generation, it has become part of our Western medicine which can be administered to you as a treatment. Therefore you can use acupuncture in deference to latest medicine. However, most people are cautious of ideas that involve needles used to remove illness or disease. It is something you don't need to be afraid of as it is being combined with Western medicine.

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