What is the essence of acupuncture theory? Why isnt it more popular outside of China?
Acupuncture theory is based on a few main concepts borne in traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Chinese thinking. The first is that each person is a perpetual two-force energetically balanced embodiment. The two forces that work simultaneously against and with ach other, in order to bring health, wellness and harmony in ones mind, body, spirit relationship are called Ying and Yang. The second is that we are energetic beings and that each of us has a network of energy channels that supports the life bearing energy we all need to operate in optimal health. These channels must be un-obstructed in order for necessary life giving energy to flow freely enabling human beings to operate at optimal health and wellness. These free flowing energy channels are essential to maintaining balance of Ying and Yang in our bodies. The opposing forces of Ying and Yang are found co-mingled in all life forces, but must be IN BALANCE for equilibrium and health to exist in each person. There can be t
