Homeopathy

Acupuncture and homeopathy are two major medical systems that regard the 'life force', 'vital energy' or Qi as the key to health.

They have much in common, notably a respect for the natural workings of the body, a belief in the patient's vitality or energy as a healing force, a holistic assessment of the patient, and an understanding of symptoms as indications of an underlying disorder rather than the disorder itself.

Much good can come in the future from discussion and closer liaison between these two disciplines. Because they work in similar ways, however, it is usually best to be treated by just one of the two at any one time.

Mixing them indiscriminately can quite easily confuse not only the patient's energies, but the practitioners themselves.