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Vincent George

Over 15 million Americans have turned to Alternative Medicine, making it the complementary treatment of choice for Americans everywhere. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a wide variety of techniques to diagnose and treat many diseases by addressing the unique health conditions of each individual patient. It is a holistic medical system composed of several sophisticated techniques. According to Chinese medical theory, the presence of any pain or illness is an indication that the energy, which flows through the body, is weakened or obstructed. Acupuncture and Herbal medicine can alleviate pain and illness, relieve stress and strengthen your immune system.

Acupuncture literally means, "needle piercing". It is the practice of inserting very fine needles into the skin to stimulate specific anatomic points in the body (called acupoints) for therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture helps the energy to flow into areas where it is deficient and to flow away from areas where it is in excess. By balancing the energy flow, the body is able to make self-adjustments to promote health.

Victoria Tuan is licensed by the California Acupuncture Board and is certified in Acupuncture and Herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

For further details visit www.acuforwell.com

Or Call (408) 517- 0689

Or mail to victoria@acuforwell.com

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