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Acupuncture
About
Acupuncture
Acupuncture uses fine needles inserted at specific points on the body
surface to restore or maintain health. It is a powerful
therapy which originated in China over 2000 years ago and
has been practised and developed ever since. Acupuncture is part of the Traditional Medicine of China which revolves
around the concept of Qi. Qi is the life-force or vital
energy which flows throughout the body.
In
a healthy person the Qi flows smoothly around the body.
However if this flow is disrupted for some reason then illness
can occur. The flow of Qi can be disturbed by wind, cold,
diet, drugs, trauma or hereditary factors.
Acupuncture is currently used in hospitals throughout China. It has
also become increasingly popular in the West in recent years.
The World Health Organisation has recognised its success
in the treatment of a wide range of diseases.
Acupuncture
is frequently effective in treating the following conditions:
- Headaches and migraines
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Arthritis and rheumatic conditions
- Back pain and sciatica
- Sprains and the after-effects of injuries
- A wide variety of other painful conditions
- Anxiety, tension, depression, insomnia
- Asthma, coughs, bronchitis
- Hayfever, sinusitis, rhinitis, catarrh
- Digestive and bowel disorders, including diarrhoea, .constipation, irritable bowel syndrome
- Menstrual and gynaecological disorders i ncluding pre-menstrual tension
- Fatigue and weakness
- Smoking addiction
- Facial paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia
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Acupuncture
is sometimes effective in treating the following conditions:
- Urinary problems including chronic cystitis
- Haemorrhoids
- Chronic skin diseases
- Eye conditions
- Tinnitus and hearing disorders
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Impotence
- Morning sickness
- High blood pressure
- Circulatory disorders
- After-effects of stroke
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In
addition to the above, many other disorders have been
treated with success and it is always worth enquiring
about any problem that you may have.
The
Consultation
At
your first consultation your acupuncturist will ask you detailed
questions about your condition, your bodily functions and your
lifestyle. The pulses on your wrist will be taken and your tongue
examined.
Your acupuncturist will not be looking for symptoms in isolation
as these are often part of a wider pattern of harmony and disharmony.
Rather, through detailed questioning and observation, a comprehensive
picture will be established. This will allow the selection of
the appropriate combination points in which to insert the needles.
Fine, sterile, disposable needles are used and the process should
be almost painless, though you may feel a small pin-prick and
some sensation of dullness or heaviness around the area needled.

Before
your treatment you should avoid alcohol and coffee, and foods
or drinks which colour the tongue. Try not to have a large meal
within the hour before your treatment, though you should also
avoid coming on an empty stomach. Please wear loose clothing for
your appointment. You may find it easier to wear separates. After
your treatment you may find that you feel particularly calm and
perhaps a little light-headed.
It
is best to avoid planning anything too strenuous for the following
couple of hours. We also suggest that you avoid alcohol on the
day of your treatment.
For
further information please contact
us.
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