Top Things to Know About TCM Based Acupuncture

You have heard that acupuncture can cure depression, obesity and many other ailments in the human body. There is a specific type of acupuncture based on traditional Chinese medicine. Here are the top things you should know about TCM based acupuncture.

• TCM treatments focus on the cause of the ailments rather than the treatment of the symptoms.




• TCM treatments rarely have any side effects. Harsh chemicals are never used.




• Typical TCM therapies include acupuncture, Chi exercises and herbal medicines.




• Traditional acupuncture uses multiple needles to help draw out the toxins and balance chemical levels in the human body. With TCM, a combination of traditional acupuncture and Chinese medicine is used to create a holistic approach to healthcare.




• Though available in about 75% of China, TCM based acupuncture is just starting to make an impact in America.