Chinese medicine has over a 3000 year old history. It is the oldest and most proven form of medicine in the history of man. This form of medicine is still practiced as the primary form of medicine in the Asian culture. For over 3000 years the Chinese people have used acupuncture and herbal medicine to protect from illness and bring the body into a state of balance, thereby supporting the healing process. By incorporating these principles of health prevention and maintenance, many of the Chinese people have been able to live to a ripe age in vibrant health, free from many of the illnesses that plague our western world.