Qi is the Chinese name for the vital energy that braces the universe. According to Answers.com, “Its literal translation is 'gas' and hence is similar to the Hebrew concept of spirit, which is associated with breath. In China, qi is usually thought of as yaunqi, the original vital energy. Qi is the energy that flows through the body and is the subject of treatment in acupuncture and acupressure. Blockage of the flow of qi is the source of disease and the free natural flow of qi is the underpinning basis of health.”
But, what exactly is acupuncture?
Acupuncture Restores Energy Pathways
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice. The insertion of micro-thin needles at specific points on the body rebalances the body’s energy fields and stimulates its ‘chi’ (qi) energy. It unblocks the paths that are blocked. Restoring the energy pathways allows the body to relearn its own shortcuts to self-healing. Henry Zhen-Hong Lee is an expert in this field.
About Henry Zhon-Hong Lee
Henry Zhon-Hong Lee is a NYS Licensed Acupuncturist, the President of the American Acupuncturist Association, and a member of the World Acupuncture Organization. He is also an NCCA DPL Herbalist. Along with these accomplishments, Lee has degrees in Eastern medicine from Traditional Chinese Medical College, and in Western medicine from the Beijing Medical College. Utilizing his training in both medicines he has been able to integrate the two and develop his own system of diagnosis and treatment. These specially designed treatments (usually acupuncture and herbs) are very effective and produce improvement in less time.
With 35 years of experience practicing Chinese medicine Lee has become renowned in his field. This along with an exceptional ability to diagnose and tailor treatments to each individual patient has made him an expert in his field. He seems to have an innate ability to practice Chinese medicine to its fullest potential.
Lee states that his unique strategies for diagnosing and creating specific herb formulas, based on the individual patient needs, has great success rates. The age of his patients range from the very young to the elderly. Lee also explains that acupuncture is energy medicine and can treat 1500 conditions. Among the health conditions that acupuncture can help are chronic illnesses.
Chronic Illnesses and Acupuncture
Chronic illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, and fibromyalgia are included in the vast number of health problems that can benefit from acupuncture. In Eastern medicine, rather than just treating the symptoms, the practitioner finds the cause of the illness. Finding the path that is blocked and the organ that out of balance, the acupuncturist works to open the pathways and rebalance the patient’s chi.
It is important to realize that with any health condition, including chronic illnesses, there is no sure-fire cure. But, the Chinese practice of acupuncture, based on the results of thousands of years of Chinese history, does aid in bringing about better health and quality of life.
As a patient suffering with health issues, it is up to you to seek out avenues of relief. It is also important for you to discuss any alternative treatment you are thinking of beginning with your primary care physician.
If you would like to learn more about acupuncture and Dr. Henry Zhen-Hong Lee you can visit:
Acupuncture.com
E.W. Natural Healing Acupunture P.C.
http://www.ewnaturalhealing.com
(516) 822-6722
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