Illnesses and disorders of our minds and bodies
are cured by removing the cause, and by fostering an environment where the
cause does not recur. Although these actions
are primarily taken on our own, there are times when our own actions are not
sufficient, and what plays a supplementary role at such times is medical care.
As a practitioner of conventional medicine,
i.e. acupuncture, moxibustion, and Shiatsu (acupressure) therapy, I offer treatment with
the purpose of improving the body constitution.
The aim of my treatment is to activate the latent curative powers of the
body, and to assist the body on its path to heal itself.
I am reminded every day in clinical practice
of how powerfully effective this healing mechanism actually is in many
cases. It is the most natural treatment for
the body with very little side effect, and can be highly recommended to be used
also for preventive medicine and daily relaxation.
Nevertheless, I do not necessarily have the
perception that this medical treatment is optimal for everyone and in all
cases. Medical care comes in many forms
and institutions, among which is of course common modern medicine, as well as folk
medicine and others, which could also be good options.
While I do provide acupuncture,
moxibustion, and acupressure therapy to everyone, I am not obstinate; I try to take
a broad approach and keep my treatment options flexible for each individual case.
Kanda, Katsuhisa
