What methods are used to re-establish balance within ones body?
The main professionally applied methods of re-establishing balance are acupuncture, herbal medicines and therapeutic massage. Acupuncture seeks to regulate the flow of qi and blood within the body by inserting fine, sterile needles at certain acupoints. Oriental herbal medicines may be prescribed internally or applied externally. In addition, Oriental medicine practitioners typically counsel their patients on diet and lifestyle, all according to the theories of Oriental medicine.