Acupuncture in New York

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture is an effective natural treatment for many conditions and diseases. Prior to the introduction of Western medicine into Asia, acupuncture and herbal medicine were used to treat every illness. While many people think of acupuncture for pain conditions, thousands of years of practice have led to the development of effective treatments for illnesses effecting all systems of the body.

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine use a distinct language and unique terminology to categorize patterns of disease and to determine appropriate treatment. This language is much different from conventional medical terminology and, though they have many words in common, terms in Chinese medicine should not be interpreted as meaning the same thing in conventional medicine. Though a patient with insomnia, for example, may be described in Chinese medicine as having a Heart Blood Deficiency, this does not imply that they have a heart condition in the conventional sense.

Follow these links to learn more about the use of acupuncture to treat specific conditions.