Acupuncture
 Traditional
acupuncture is a system of healing practised in China
and other eastern countries for thousands of years.
Although often described as a means of pain relief, it
is in fact used to treat people with a wide range
of illnesses. Its focus is on improving the overall
well being of the patient.
Acupuncture is a tried and tested
system of medicine. Acupuncture is now
accepted all over the world as a valid system of healthcare
and in the UK a qualified acupunturist be registered
with the British Acupuncture Council.
 Acupuncture
is a treatment in which special needles
are inserted into points
just under the
skin to help correct and rebalance the
flow of energy, which promotes pain relief and
healing.
Acupuncture approach understands that the root cause of
all pain and disease are Energy Blockages.
According to Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent
on the body’s motivating energy called Qi, (“chi”),
the vital life energy present in all living organisms.
Qi circulates along 12 major energy pathways in the body,
called meridians. When the flow of Qi “chi”
(Vital Energy) is interrupted, the natural balance of
our life force is obstructed and stagnation in the body
occurs.
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a result, vital energy cannot reach our organs and cells,
toxins begin to accumulate in the body and our immune
system is unable to function effectively, we then
become sick and emotionally, physically and psychologically,
out of balance.
The flow of Qi can be disturbed
by a number of factors.
These include; • emotional states such as
anxiety • stress • anger
• fear • grief • poor
nutrition • weather conditions
• hereditary factors • infections
• poisons and trauma.
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Just
A Few Conditions The Therapies Can Help
Muscular Skeletal Conditions
Digestive Conditions
Respiratory Conditions
Reproductive/ Gynaecological Conditions
Menstrual Problems
Pregnancy Disorders
Menopause Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Mental And Emotional Conditions
Disorders Of The Heart And Blood
Vessels
Urinary Complaints
Skin Conditions
Eye Disorders
Ear Disorder
Recovery From Operations
Addictions, unwanted Habits And
The Effects Of Withdrawal
Are Just A Few....... that
the various therapies can assist with!
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Who
has Acupuncture?
Many people come to acupuncture
for;
• Help with specific symptoms or conditions.
These might include anxiety states,
arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory
problem, depression, facial paralysis,
high blood pressure, indeterminate aches
and pains, infertility, menstrual
problem, migraines, rheumatism,
sciatica, skin conditions.
• Others choose acupuncture as a preventive
measure to strengthen their constitution
• Or they feel unwell in themselves without
being ‘ill’ in the Western sense.
Acupuncture is considered
suitable for all ages, including
babies and children. It can also
be used alongside conventional medicine. As with
any therapy, the response to acupuncture can vary
from one person to another.
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Diagnosis
and Treatment
The initial examination takes
around two hours and involves collecting information
on medical history, lifestyle, current status of
‘dis-ease’ and the functioning of various
system (sleep, digestion, etc).
There are also several specific diagnostic tests
to ascertain the body’s energetic balance,
including pulse taking and tongue reading which
gives the practitioner detailed information about
the state of the qi energy within the person, and
helps with the detection of the energetic imbalances.
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Diagnosis
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Pulse
and tongue reading, together with other methods
are used to help diagnosis the treatment. |
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How
safe is it?
Acupuncture is a safe treatment
for all. The needles used are single use, sterile and
disposable.
It has proved to be effective in pregnancy management
and for the relief of pain in childbirth.
Acupuncture is also helpful for people trying to overcome
addictions such as those related to smoking,
alcohol, food or drugs.
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The
benefits of treatments
• Promote healing on the
physical, mental and emotional level. Target Mind Body
and Spirit and not just the symptoms of disease
• It’s useful in resolving physical problems
related to tension and stress.
• Restore and maintain the body's natural equilibrium
• Are a way of relaxing and balancing the body
• Stimulate and strengthen the life energy
• Show relief to a wide range of acute and chronic
conditions.
• It can also be used alongside conventional medicine
in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease.
• Are Safe, beneficial and suitable for all ages
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How
does it work?
Treatment aims to re-establish
a balance using fine stainless needles inserted at specific
points just under the skin into the channels of energy,
an acupuncturist can stimulate the body’s own healing
response and help to correct and rebalance the flow of
energy, which promotes pain relief and healing. People
who prefer not to have needles can benefit from techniques
like acupressure, cupping, Tu ina massage, moxibustion,
gua sha, ear seeds etc.
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What
happens when I go for treatment?
A consultation will be carried
out, and the acupuncturist will ask you about current
symptoms, what treatment you have received, your medical
history, your diet, digestive system, sleeping patterns
and emotional state. The acupuncturist is also likely
to feel your pulses on both wrists, and may ask to look
at your tongue. The acupuncturist may then use acupuncture
points that are not always close to the part of the body
where you experience the problems.
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How
will you respond to treatment?
The response to treatment varies
from person to person. Some sense a greater well-being
first followed by improvement of their main complaint.
Others see immediate improvement, feel revitalised mentally
and physically, or relaxed and experience other more subtle
changes. In addition, the length of time that the condition
has been present can also be a factor in a person’s
recovery rate.
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How
frequent will your treatment be?
Initially treatment are weekly, and
as your healthy improves the gap between treatments increases,
until you are only coming every few months to maintain your
new found health. However, frequency and lenght of treatment
depends on your individual condition. Some changes is usually
felt after five treatments, although occasionally only one
or two treatments are required. Some patients may need treatment
over several months.
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Children
And Acupuncture?
There
are alternative tools and probes that can be used for
children who have a dislike for needles.
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Benefits
of massage with Acupuncture
When treating back, shoulder, and
neck complaints often acupuncture is combined with deep
and soothing therapeutic massage techniques that enable
muscles to return to their normal state
The needles and massage manipulations help to draw healing
energy into the muscle tissues and promote the flow of
blood to take away toxins that may have accumulated in
the muscle.
Massage opens up the circulation
in the muscles and releases held tension.
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Benefits
of Cupping Therapy with Acupuncture
Cupping is used frequently
and complements acupuncture and massage. Suction cups
are placed at various points on the body to create
a vacuum that draws toxins to the surface of the skin.
This stimulates the person's protective energy and
consequently their immune system. The skin is the
body's largest organ, and because it has the richest
circulation it clears toxins quickly and efficiently.
Only side effects of cupping is the bruising. The
bruising can vanish straightaway or can take 3 - 7
days to clear if the circulation is poor.
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"The
suction feeling eases of and its quite a pleasant
experience"
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Cupping
is often used for the treatment of Sciatica,
frozen shoulder, Asthma, Back pain,
Common cold and influenza, Constipation, Cough,
Hypertension, Muscular and joint pain, Skin complaints,
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The
benefits of Gua Sha Therapy with Acupuncture
The benefits of Gua Sha are numerous.
It improves the micro-circulation in the area which is
being scraped. Gua sha can be used to inform you of the
location of the problem. The Sha (petechiae) is an indication
of a problem in a specific area.
Gua Sha Therapy
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Gua
means to rub or friction. On the skin it feels like
you are being scratched. |
The
colour of the Sha is both diagnostic and prognostic |
Sha
is the term used to describe congestion of blood
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It
moves stuck blood, promoting normal circulation to the muscles,
tissues, and organs directly beneath the surface treated.
The patient experiences immediate changes in stiffness,
pain and mobility. Normal metabolic processes are restored
by the movement of fluids as nutrients are carried to the
tissues and metabolic wastes are carried away. Because Gua
Sha mimics sweating, it resolves fever.
A practitioner will consider Gua Sha in any case of pain
or discomfort, for upper respiratory or digestive problems,
and for any condition where palpation indicates there is
sha.
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Should
my doctor know?
If you are receiving treatment
from your doctor then it makes sense to tell him or her
about your plans to have acupuncture. The acupuncture
treatment may enable to reduce or even stop taking some
forms of medication, but your doctor should be consulted
regarding any change or prescription.
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Professional
standards
Practitioner is a member of the
British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) who maintain standards
of education, ethics and practice to ensure the healthy
and safety of the public. BAcC members are bound by the
code of Ethics covering confidentiality and are committed
to providing the highest standards of care as per the
Code of Practice. Members are also on a continues development
programme. The BAcC proved Professional indemnity and
Public Liability insurance for its members.
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Can
I claim Private Health Insurance?
Many companies prove cover for
acupuncturists who are BAcC members. Cover is varied,
so check with your insurer for further details.
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