Acupuncture
is a system of healing that has been practiced in China and other
Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described
as a means of pain relief (for which it can be very effective), it
is in fact used to treat people with a wide variety of illnesses.
Its focus is on improving the overall well being of the patient,
rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.
Flow
of Energy
According
to traditional Chinese philosophy, our health is dependent on the
body's motivating energy - known as Qi (pronounced 'chee') - moving
in a smooth and balanced way in a series of channels throughout
the body. Qi consists of equal and opposite qualities, Yin and
Yang and when these become unbalanced illness may result.
By
inserting fine needles into the channels of energy, an
acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing response and so
help restore its natural balance. The flow of Qi can be disturbed
by a number of factors. These include emotional states such as
anxiety, stress, fear, grief or anger, poor nutrition, weather
conditions, hereditary factors, infections, poisons and trauma.
The
principle aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person is to
recover the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and
spiritual aspects of the individual.
Contact
us now to discuss how acupuncture can help you.
An
initial telephone conversation can help decide whether acupuncture
may be of benefit to you. Should you choose to have acupuncture
the first consultation can take up to 2 hours. This involves
finding out in detail about your presenting condition and other
factors reflected in your general health, lifestyle, diet, medical
history which may have a bearing on your present state of health.
Your
pulse will be taken and your tongue examined to help determine the
nature of your condition and your progress. We may also need to
physically examine particular channels and muscles through
palpation.
