Milford Healing Arts

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When we are born, our bodies have an almost inexhaustible flow of vital energy. With age and stress, we begin to slow down and stiffen up due to deficiency and stagnation in this natural energy flow. The body's healing energy continues to maintain physical function and resist illness. But now it may need adjustments to prolong optimal health.

More than 4000 years ago, Chinese doctors discovered that there are internal pathways in the human body, like invisible rivers, through which all energy flows. They called the energy Qi (chee). These doctors devised techniques to supplement the energy flow when it was weak, drawing upon deep reservoirs stored in the body. They also learned how to remove blockages and relieve pain. This is the science of acupuncture. They worked as well with natural plants and minerals, creating combinations that strengthen the internal organs and return them to healthy functioning. This is the art of compounding Chinese herbal formulas.