What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been a source of medicine and healthcare in China for around 300 years. It works by balancing the energy which circulates in the body.
This energy is called Qi.
The Qi runs through channels in the body and by stimulating these channels at certain points, acupuncture helps to restore a natural flow of energy. A disharmony in any of the channels can result in illness on a physical or mental level, acupuncture helps to restore these balances. Acupuncture is now very popular in many areas of the worls and has been proven to work very on its own and alongside conventional medicine.
What can Acupuncture Treat?
Acupuncture can treat all age groups, from children to the elderly. It has had great success in the treatment of the following:- Asthma
- Anxiety & Depression
- Arthritis
- Migranes
- Weight Loss
- Infertility (Male & Female)
- Sleep Disturbance
- Pregnancy & Labour
- Skin Conditions
- Menstrual Problems
- Sports Injuries
- Pain
- Muscular - Skeletal Problems
Acupuncture is also beneficial in the treatment of addictions, such as smoking and drugs as well as improving the general well-being of a person.
What does the treatment invlolve?
A gentle techinque that involves inserting very fine, streile needles into various parts of the body. This then helps to stimulate and restore the bodies natural balance. The sensation felt by the needles is very little and treatments can be very relaxing as weel as stimulating.
Children repond very well to treatment but if are unsure about needles then other forms of treatment can be used. Auricular (ear needling), cupping and the use of moxa, a herb used to warm and stimulate the Qi may be used during the course of treatments.
A free consultation is available before deciding to start treatment.
The initial diagnosis and treatment may take up to 2 hours as information about lifestyle, family and a full medical history needs to be taken in order to determine the right treatment for each individual.
Following treatments may take up to 1 hour.
It is recommended that people will initially require weekly treatments until health improves. Each individual is different and progress will depend on the severity of imbalance and lifestyle.
