Ayurveda is an ancient holistic system of medicine that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. The word “Ayurveda” is derived from the Sanskrit words “ayur,” meaning life, and “veda,” meaning knowledge or science. Therefore, Ayurveda can be translated as the “science of life” or “knowledge of life.” Ayurveda and Chinese medicine both focus on the individual’s constitution and seek to restore that balance using many of the same tools.
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Chinese Medicine is more than just needles
Say the word acupuncture, and immediately many people conjure up an image of pincushion patients with needles sticking out of them from every direction. And don’t forget the pain. Acupuncture is supposed to be really painful, right? The reality is that acupuncture is just one branch of the Chinese Medicine umbrella, and it’s not even the most important branch. Needling a patient is the most visible form of Chinese Medicine, but there is much more going on behind the scenes. An acupuncture physician not only treats patients with acupuncture, but educates patients on the five pillars of Chinese Medicine in order of importance: Diet, exercise, bodywork, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
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