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Acupuncture works to help maintain your body's equilibrium. It involves the insertion of very fine needles , disposable and single-used, into strategic pressure points of the body to re-balance the flow of 'qi', your body's vital energy. Qi flows through channels called "meridians". There are 12 meridians that form a network that carries the energy to each organ. Qi consists of Yin and Yang and these two opposite, but complementary, forces need to be in balance otherwise disease or illness occurs in the body.

 

The flow of qi can be disturbed by many factors, physical, mental and emotional: anxiety, stress, anger, fear or grief, poor nutrition, weather conditions, hereditary factors, infections, poisons and trauma. By inserting fine needles into the meridians, an acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing response and help to restore its natural balance. In certain instances, traditional acupuncture can be an effective therapy to help restore balance and promote physical and emotional harmony.