Western Theory, Diagnosis and Acupuncture
Like Western Medicine, acupuncture provides a complete system of health. Although its perspective is completely different it can fully explain all conditions of imbalance, illness and disease.
Acupuncturist
Nevertheless, for most people in the West, acupuncture is still a strange and alien concept. To help you to understand how it works and how it explains the workings of your body this section of the website allows you to access information from a more familiar perspective. Follow the links below to find out about health from a Western point of view. You can then go on to look at the Chinese definition of the same physiology in order to understand what your symptoms mean to your acupuncturist.
The Urinary System
The Kidneys
The Bladder, ureter and urethra
The Digestive System
The Liver
The Gall Bladder
The Large Intestine
The Digestive System
The Respiratory System
The Upper Respiratory Track
The Lower Respiratory Track
The Cardiovascular System
The Cardiovascular System
The Arteries
The Veins
The Heart
Blood Pressure
The Nervous System
The Nervous System
