The Jolt Files

Acupuncture and oriental medicine (AOM) is underpinned by different models of understanding health. The fundamental principle of AOM is the concept of Yin and Yang: a dynamic balance in nature. Within the body, everything has two (yin and yang) functions, for example respiration: breathing in (inhalation = yin) and breathing out (exhalation = yang). The body is designed to keep a natural balance to function at its best and complications arise when things get out of balance. For example too hot (yang), or too cold (yin); too dry (yang) or too moist (yin); too strong (yang) too weak (yin). These different imbalances will affect different organs and areas of the body – and may also affect people differently. A qualified acupuncturist is trained to understand yin yang imbalance and has the technical ability to resolve these imbalances through acupuncture and specific health and lifestyle advice to help you achieve your optimum balance and feel your best.