Oriental Medicine

 

Oriental medicine (OM) is one of the oldest forms of medicine. OM has developed a system of practices to help maintain health and treat disease.

 

There are many modalities in OM including acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition, moxibustion, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, massage, cupping, and Gua Sha.  Just as there are many modalities there are many theories that OM uses to show us how to live in harmony with the universe as well as explains the progression of disease and treatment principles.  One of the theories we look at in depth is the Five Element Theory.  This theory takes the natural forces of fire, earth, metal, water and wood and applies them to the body.  For example the earth element represents the fertile soil where our crops should be grown, it also encompasses the organs of digestion and their ability to absorb vitamins and minerals properly.  The heat of the fire element is connected to the heart, cardiovascular system and feelings of joy and love in ones life.  Oriental Medicine helps us to see that all the different things in our world are really just parts of the same whole.

 

Due to the sheer weight of evidence as to the effectiveness of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine they have become widely accepted around the world as a valid treatment option.  There are many paths to wellness and we invite you to join us on ours to learn some tools to living your best life.