The goal of treatment is commonly understood as adjusting and harmonizing the body’s Yin and Yang, balancing wet and dry, cold and heat, inner and outer, body and mind. This is achieved by regulating the Qi, Moisture, and Blood in the Organ Networks where the body’s:
• weak organs are tonified
• excess is dispersed
• tightness is softened
• agitation is calmed
• heat is cooled
• cold is warmed
• dryness is moistened
• dampness is drained
• congested channels are opened
Treatment options may include acupuncture, herbal remedies, tuina massage, and diet and exercise recommendations. Duration of treatment varies based on the nature of the complaint, its severity, and length of time it has been present.