About Acupuncture 关于针刺疗法
Acupuncture is a part of healing art of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which mainly includes acupuncture and Chinese herbal remedy so that acupuncture follows the principle of TCM to diagnose and to treat patients.
针刺疗法是传统中医疗法的一部分。传统中医治疗疗法主要包括针刺疗法、中草药疗法，因此，针刺疗法也遵循传统中医疗法的治疗原则来疾病和治疗病人。
The principle of TCM is based on the ancient Chinese philosophic belief that the body must be treated in a holistic manner. Thus it is the whole body that must be treated rather than just the symptoms. The focus is on invigorating the body's immune system. This is especially effective for many chronic problems.
中医的原则以中国古代哲学信仰为基础，对患者的身体全面诊治。因此，中医诊治须更多地进行全身诊治，而不仅仅是对症治疗。诊治的关键是要充分激活人体的免疫系统。
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin disposable steel needles into the body's vital energy points. The aim is to regulate the channels of Qi (energy), re-establish the balance of energy and relieve pain. It is particularly effective for arthritis, muscular pain, depression, and surprisingly, it helps to stop smoking. Many people also have acupuncture as a preventive treatment or because they feel unwell in themselves but are not ill in the Western medicine.
针刺疗法要求针灸师将很细小的一次性的钢制的针灸针刺进人体的相应穴位, 旨在调节人的气脉或能量通道，重新建立能量平衡和减缓疼痛, 对关节炎、肌肉疼痛、抑郁等病症尤为有效，令人奇特的是，它还可帮助戒烟。许多人有时感觉不舒服时西医认为不是病, 西医不会给予治疗和预防，于是他们选择利用针刺疗法来预防疾病。
Only high quality disposable needles are being used in the clinic. When the practitioner carefully inserts the needles you may feel a slight tingling sensation. Sometimes you might feel numbness at the point of entry or an energy transfer along the meridian to another part of the body.
本诊室只使用高质量的一次性针灸针。治疗师在小心进针时，作为病人的你会感觉到有轻微的酸感。在针进入穴位时, 或者气或称能量沿着经络传导至身体的其它部位时，有时你可能会有麻感。
There are various other techniques based on the principle of acupuncture. These include Auriculo-Acupuncture and Electro-Acupuncture. Auriculo-Acupuncture concentrates on application of specific points in the ears. It is more effective to some particular conditions such as addictions, insomnia, stress, etc. Both Auriculo-Acupuncture and Electro-
Acupuncture can be applied with or without needles.
以传统针刺理论为基础，还形成了多种其它治疗方法，包括耳针和电针等。耳针主要针对耳朵上的特殊穴位进行治疗, 尤其对治疗上瘾、失眠、精神压力等病症。耳针和电针可用或不用针灸针进行治疗。
针刺疗法是传统中医疗法的一部分。传统中医治疗疗法主要包括针刺疗法、中草药疗法，因此，针刺疗法也遵循传统中医疗法的治疗原则来疾病和治疗病人。
The principle of TCM is based on the ancient Chinese philosophic belief that the body must be treated in a holistic manner. Thus it is the whole body that must be treated rather than just the symptoms. The focus is on invigorating the body's immune system. This is especially effective for many chronic problems.
中医的原则以中国古代哲学信仰为基础，对患者的身体全面诊治。因此，中医诊治须更多地进行全身诊治，而不仅仅是对症治疗。诊治的关键是要充分激活人体的免疫系统。
Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin disposable steel needles into the body's vital energy points. The aim is to regulate the channels of Qi (energy), re-establish the balance of energy and relieve pain. It is particularly effective for arthritis, muscular pain, depression, and surprisingly, it helps to stop smoking. Many people also have acupuncture as a preventive treatment or because they feel unwell in themselves but are not ill in the Western medicine.
针刺疗法要求针灸师将很细小的一次性的钢制的针灸针刺进人体的相应穴位, 旨在调节人的气脉或能量通道，重新建立能量平衡和减缓疼痛, 对关节炎、肌肉疼痛、抑郁等病症尤为有效，令人奇特的是，它还可帮助戒烟。许多人有时感觉不舒服时西医认为不是病, 西医不会给予治疗和预防，于是他们选择利用针刺疗法来预防疾病。
Only high quality disposable needles are being used in the clinic. When the practitioner carefully inserts the needles you may feel a slight tingling sensation. Sometimes you might feel numbness at the point of entry or an energy transfer along the meridian to another part of the body.
本诊室只使用高质量的一次性针灸针。治疗师在小心进针时，作为病人的你会感觉到有轻微的酸感。在针进入穴位时, 或者气或称能量沿着经络传导至身体的其它部位时，有时你可能会有麻感。
There are various other techniques based on the principle of acupuncture. These include Auriculo-Acupuncture and Electro-Acupuncture. Auriculo-Acupuncture concentrates on application of specific points in the ears. It is more effective to some particular conditions such as addictions, insomnia, stress, etc. Both Auriculo-Acupuncture and Electro-
Acupuncture can be applied with or without needles.
以传统针刺理论为基础，还形成了多种其它治疗方法，包括耳针和电针等。耳针主要针对耳朵上的特殊穴位进行治疗, 尤其对治疗上瘾、失眠、精神压力等病症。耳针和电针可用或不用针灸针进行治疗。
