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What is the meaning of the terms "Energy Systems", "Functional Problems", "Functional Medicine", and "Pattern of Disharmony"?

Energy Systems: Refers to the meridians or channels of acupuncture (not nerves). Each channel is named after the organ or function that it regulates in the body (such as Stomach, Heart, Conception Vessel, etc.).

Functional Problem: When some normal and desirable function in your body or mind is not working like it should. This could be in the area of digestion, elimination, menstruation, fertility, overall energy, mood, sleep, immune system, etc. As a rule of thumb, if you are taking medications to deal with the symptoms of a problem (such as pain, sleep, etc.), it's time to have those underlying energetic systems evaluated to discover and treat the real cause of the problem.

Functional Medicine: The system of Traditional Chinese Medicine that is heavily practiced in all of Asia and Japan, and includes such modalities as acupuncture, natural Chinese medicinal herbs, Qi Gong, and food therapy, etc.

Pattern of Disharmony: According to Chinese Medicine, are Patterns of Interaction of the energies of a person or being. It is most expedient to treat a person according to their immediate concerns combined with Pattern of Disharmony.

Why the symbol of the Crane as your logo? The Crane symbolizes happiness, vitality, longevity and health in China and Japan. In Japan, it is the most popular Origami object (art of paper folding) made, bringing the person making it their wish.