Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used to treat chronic or acute conditions and is effective for physical, mental and emotional problems. It works by restoring balance within the whole body so that multiple issues can often be alleviated during treatment.
Acupuncture helps to regulate processes within the body, it can reduce inflammation and can be a crucial tool in the treatment of pain and injuries as well as many long-term health challenges.
Commonly, practitioners offer:
acupuncture for body pain and injuries, arthritis, post-operative relief and healing
acupuncture for coughs, colds, flu
acupuncture for digestive discomfort, acid reflux, heartburn, IBS, colitis
acupuncture for stress, anxiety, addiction, insomnia, fatigue
acupuncture for women’s health: pms, infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, menopausal symptoms
acupuncture for migraines
and many more…
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What Is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a proven technique that is skillfully utilised within the broader scope of traditional Chinese medicine.
This ancient form of healing, which can be traced back over 2,500 years, has long been recognised as one of the dominant and essential forms of healthcare practices not only in China and Japan but also in many other Eastern cultures across the globe.
As a holistic health therapy, acupuncture places a strong emphasis on thoroughly treating the underlying root cause of diseases and ailments, rather than merely alleviating superficial symptoms.
This approach aims to promote overall well-being, harmony, and balance throughout the entire body, fostering a healthier mindset and physical state that can enhance one’s quality of life.
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How Does Acupuncture Work?
Qi, which is pronounced chi, (a form of vital energy) circulates throughout every living organism in channels called meridians, and each of these is connected to muscles, nerves, vessels and specific internal organs and organ systems.
In a state of health this energy is abundant, and flows smoothly without resistance but in a state of disease (or illness) there is imbalance or blockage of these channels.
By stimulating specific points along the meridians, using hair-thin, sterile needles, this flow of energy is redirected in order to rebalance qi and relieve tension, stress, and pain.
From a biomedical perspective, acupuncture reduces inflammation, regulates biochemical processes and stabilises the nervous system, all of which help to prevent the onset of disease.
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What Does Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture can be used to treat physical, mental and emotional symptoms.
It’s often used for physical discomfort such as low back pain, knee pain, frozen shoulder, stiff neck, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, migraines.
In addition, many people find that acupuncture is relaxing and helps them deal with stress, anxiety, depression, withdrawal symptoms and insomnia.
Some find that acupuncture helps to reenergise the body and initially seek help when they are dealing with low energy, difficulty concentrating, poor memory or cloudy thoughts.
There are also many cases where acupuncture and Chinese medicine have helped to treat conditions such as diabetes, IBS and digestive issues, fibromyalgia, arthritis, colitis, fertility issues, hormonal imbalances, weight gain, menstrual issues.
In China, traditional Chinese medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbs) is often used alongside western medicine (modern surgery/pharmaceuticals etc.). In these cases, patients who require surgery for a broken bone for example will have acupuncture and take Chinese herbs during the recovery period, or cancer patients will use traditional medicine to help offset the side-effects of chemo treatment.