Classic & Tung’s Orthodox Acupuncture

Classic Acupuncture – Introduction

The term “acupuncture” describes a family of procedures involving the stimulation of anatomical points on the body using a variety of techniques. The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied scientifically involves penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that are manipulated by the hands or by electrical stimulation.

Practiced in China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the key components of traditional Chinese medicine. In TCM, the body is seen as a delicate balance of two opposing and inseparable forces: yin and yang. The concept of two opposing yet complementary forces described in traditional Chinese medicine. Yin represents cold, slow, or passive aspects of the person, while yang represents hot, excited, or active aspects. A major theory is that health is achieved through balancing yin and yang and disease is caused by an imbalance leading to a blockage in the flow of qi.. Yin represents the cold, slow, or passive principle, while yang represents the hot, excited, or active principle. According to TCM, health is achieved by maintaining the body in a “balanced state”; disease is due to an internal imbalance of yin and yang. This imbalance leads to blockage in the flow of qi in traditional Chinese medicine, the vital energy or life force proposed to regulate a person’s spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical health and to be influenced by the opposing forces of yin and yang. (vital energy) along pathways known as meridians. Qi can be unblocked, according to TCM, by using acupuncture at certain points on the body that connect with these meridians. Sources vary on the number of meridians, with numbers ranging from 14 to 20. One commonly cited source describes meridians as 14 main channels “connecting the body in a web like interconnecting matrix” of at least 2,000 acupuncture points.

Tung’s Acupuncture - Technique

This unique ancient Chinese acupuncture was possible developed by the Tung’s ancestors traced back to Han Dynasty. The Tung’s school of traditional acupuncture is totally different from the average Chinese Acupuncture. T.O.A. does not apply any meridian concepts, but taking its’ own 500 unique Tung’s points. With its special method of induction and acceleration taught by the late Master Tung, it can induce speedy recovery of one’s energy in most conditions. Tung’s system emphasizes more on extremities than torso part of human body. Therefore, in any clinical conditions lesser needles are needed. Due to the recent studies showed that the Central Nerve System can auto-regulate such a process, so T.O.A is more scientific and more popular than any other forms of traditional Chinese acupuncture.
Tung’s Orthodox Acupuncture was based on generations of Tung’s family teaching and was further developed by the work of renowned Chinese (????) acupuncturist, Master Tung (????? 1915 – 1975). There are at least 500 Tung’s unique acupuncture points all based upon anatomical and topographical concepts. Most of these Tung’s acupuncture are distributing more on the extremities rather than the torso area. In fact Tung’s acupuncture enjoys enormous respect in the Chinese acupuncture field because of its simplicity and effective treatment in all the main areas of acupuncture. Recent studies revealed some of the Tung’s points bear the resembling of ancient Indian and Tibetan acupuncture points, especially upon those Tibetan micro puncture points. Due to the effectiveness of the Tung’s acupuncture, Most practitioners believe that other ordinary kinds of Chinese acupuncture are not as effective as Tung’s.
Tungs Acupuncture is used to treat many conditions such as:

• •    Muscular/skeletal - Sports Injuries, Joint & Back Injuries, Arthritis, Sciatica, Stiffness, Muscular Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal tunnel Syndrome.
• •   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Crohns Disease, IBS.
• •    Women’s & Men’s Health - Fertility, Menstrual Disorders, Prostatitis, Impotence.
• •    General - Asthma, Migraine, Headache, Sinusitis, Neuralgias, Bells Palsy, Stroke, Shingles, Fibromyalgia, Diabetes Insomnia, Depression, Fatigue, Anxiety, Stress, General Wellbeing.

-    Link to “acupuncture for pain” in http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/acupuncture-for-pain.htm

-    Link to “ 10 good things about Acupuncture” http://www.tensegrityhealth.com/blog/

What To Expect from Acupuncture Visits

During your first office visit, the practitioner may ask you at length about your health condition, lifestyle, and behavior. The practitioner will want to obtain a complete picture of your treatment needs and behaviors that may contribute to your condition. Inform the acupuncturist about all treatments or medications you are taking and all medical conditions you have.
Acupuncture needles are metallic, solid, and hair-thin. People experience acupuncture differently, but most feel no or minimal pain as the needles are inserted. Some people feel energized by treatment, while others feel relaxed.
Treatment may take place over a period of several weeks or more. The initial consultation takes 1 hour and follow up treatments between 45min to 1hour.

Contact +353 (0)45 844 819 to make your appointment or e-mail: info@icim.ie