Acupuncture

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an effective form of health care that has evolved into a complete and holistic medical system. Practitioners of Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have used this noninvasive medical system for thousands of years to diagnose and help millions of people get well and stay healthy.

What is Qi and how does it travel?

At the core of this ancient medicine is the philosophy that Qi (pronounced "chee"), or Life Energy, flows throughout the body. Qi helps to animate the body and protect it from illness, pain and disease. A person's health is influenced by the quality, quantity and balance of Qi. Qi circulates through specific pathways called meridians. There are 12 main meridian pathways through- out the body. Each is connected to specific organs and glands. Meridian pathways are like rivers. Where a river flows, it transports life-giving water that nourishes the land, plants and people. In the same way, meridian path- ways transport life- giving Qi to nourish and energize every cell, organ, gland, tissue and muscle. When Qi flows freely throughout the body, one enjoys good physical, mental and emotional well-being. An obstruction of Qi anywhere in the body is like a dam, backing up the flow in one area and restricting it in others. This blockage can hinder the distribution of the nourishment that the body requires to function optimally.

What can affect Qi?

Many things influence the quality, quantity and balance of Qi. Physical and emotional trauma, stress, lack of exercise, overexertion, seasonal changes, diet, accidents or excessive activity can lead to a blockage or imbalance of Qi. Usually, when this imbalance occurs, the body naturally bounces back, returning to a balanced state of health and well-being. When the disruption to Qi is prolonged or excessive, or if the body is in a weakened state, then illness, pain or disease may set in.

What is Electro Meridian Imaging (EMI)?

The Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analysis for the meridian system is based on pulse diagnosis. This involves taking pulse readings, twice on each wrist; the first three lightly, and the next three deeply (for a total of 12 readings). The pulses are analyzed for 28 characteristics. Asian masters of acupuncture and pulse diagnosis take from 30 minutes up to an hour to properly achieve a diagnosis.

In the early 1950s, Dr. Yoshio Nakatani of Japan developed a specific acupuncture analysis technique called Ryodo-Raku. By measuring the electrical resistance of 24 specific Nerve/Meridian points, this test is capable of identifying functional imbalances related to the body's nervous system.

The next breakthrough in Ryodo-Raku was when the acupuncture master, John Amaro DC, helped to design a software program called EMI (Electro Meridian Imaging) which does all the mathematical calculations and graph preparation instantly. Dr. Reynolds takes readings with the Ryodo-Raku unit and enters the values in the EMI program. The program generates a graph of the readings, and demonstrates the tonification, sedation, and the "luo" points, which can balance the meridians which may be out of balance. This information correlates the function of specific nerves, their associated organs and the potential diseases and conditions that can result. Dr. Reynolds uses the information taken from the Ryodo-Raku read out and treats patients with needle less acupuncture. We utilize electronic acupuncture needle-less meridian balancing to remove blockages in the body and restore the normal flow of Qi.