Acupuncture and Acupressure Clinic

Applied Traditional Chinese Medicine

The art and science of Traditional Chinese Medicine has been practiced for more than 2,000 years.

It has long been believed that a healthy body requires that the mind be balanced and in harmony with the environment, and that illness occurs when this balance is disrupted.

Traditional Chinese Medicine asserts that an energy flow called qi is present in every human being, and that the body has natural patterns of qi that circulate through the 12 channels, or meridians, connecting all vital organs. A variety of illnesses are believed to result from the disrupted, blocked or unbalanced movement of the qi.

Yin and yang are two complementary qualities that describe the opposite aspects of any phenomena. Yin is positive while yang is negative: examples of yin are coldness and darkness, while yang represents heat and brightness. The flow of qi is determined by the balance of yin and yang, and symptoms of illness are diagnosed by defining that balance. For example, high fever, severe headaches and flushed cheeks indicate that the body has too much yang, while fatigue, a pale complexion and cold limbs indicate too much yin.

The underlying principle of Traditional Chinese Medicine is the rebalancing of yin and yang. Just as with conventional medicine, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine begin with the patient’s medical history and a thorough physical examination, followed by numerous other diagnostic techniques.

Pulse-Reading

The pulse-reading component is the most vital part of the diagnosis in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practitioners typically place three fingers on various pulse positions around the body, each of which is linked to a specific meridian and its connected internal organ.

Tongue-Observation

It is believed that each area of the tongue corresponds to a specific internal organ, and that the color, thickness and any coating on the tongue reflect the health of that organ.

In addition to these two traditional diagnostic techniques, the patient’s urine and sweat are also examined. Following careful diagnosis, several treatment methods are utilized.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a technique of inserting and manipulating fine needles into specific points on the body along which the qi is said to flow, with the aim of rebalancing that flow for therapeutic purposes. The precise points of insertion are determined by the results of the various diagnostic tests.

The degree of improved qi flow can be controlled by the depth of insertion, the up and down movement and rotation of the needles, and the use of electric acupuncture. It is believed that the entire body can be represented in miniature in the ear, making it an important acupuncture point in the treatment of migraines, headaches and back pain.

Acupressure

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese blend of acupuncture and pressure, wherein physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow, or with various devices, to improve circulation and eliminate fatigue.

Cupping

This involves the application of acupressure with a heated glass cup that creates a vacuum on the patient's skin to eliminate stagnation, improve circulation, relieve pain and treat disease.(Page 2)

Bangkok Hospital Medical Center provides Traditional Chinese Medicine as an alternative treatment for patients while continuing to utilize conventional practices of diagnosis and treatment.

For more information, please contact
Acupuncture and Acupressure clinic
Tel. 0-2755-1905-6 (9:00 am. - 5:00 pm.),
Contact Center Tel. 1719 (24 Hrs.)
Email : info@bangkokhospital.com