The Chinese Medicine Clinic

Acupuncturist in Dundee, , DD1 1PD

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About the Business

Chinese medicine has been practised for several thousands of years. The theories are deeply rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy although the practice has of course evolved with time. The basis of Chinese medicine theory is that man is an integral part of nature and as such should obey natural 'laws'.

Going against these laws leads to imbalance and disease. The emphasis is on prevention of disease by living in harmony with the environment, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, taking an appropriate amount of exercise and paying attention to the diet.

Disease occurs when things get out of balance and then various treatment modalities are introduced in order to restore balance. In more scientific terms treatment aims to restore balance within the nervous system, in particular the autonomic nervous system and restore the homeostatic mechanisms within the body.

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Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Acupuncture has been an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for several thousand years. As such it can be used alone or in combination with other therapies such as herbal medicine or Tuina massage, therapies which are practised within the same theoretical framework. TCM Theory is firmly rooted in the ancient philosophical principles of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements where man is considered as an integral part of nature and as such should follow natural laws. The aim of treatment is to maintain or restore balance within the body in order to maintain or restore health.

In ancient China teaching was often in the form of Master to student and a lot of the original written material has been lost. As Western medicine continues to evolve so too does Chinese medicine and in modern day China the two methods are practised side by side. As Chinese medicine is becoming more accepted in the West it must adapt to the requirements of a different culture as well as to the regulations surrounding ‘alternative’ forms of treatment. In recent years a lot of research has been carried out to try to explain the mechanism of action of acupuncture in scientific terms but so far science has been unable to fully explain the theory as it is practised within the context of Chinese medicine. It is a comprehensive and coherent system of medicine which, when practised within the context of Chinese medicine does not require scientific explanation.

In the West acupuncture has found a place in the treatment of pain conditions, in particular chronic pain. However it can be useful for treating many conditions where there is functional instability such as stress, migraine, irritable bowel, bladder problems, gynaecological and fertility problems. While it will help the body re-balance in functional disorders it is not a substitute for conventional medicine in serious medical conditions and in such situations, in our practice, can only be used with medical approval.