Acupuncture
What
is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a natural medicine over 3000 years old. This ancient Chinese healing art works with
the energy or Qi oof
the body thats is apart of everyone and everything. Qi flows through vessels known as meridians and energy
pools in these meridians at certain points, called acupuncture points.
The meridians connect all the
organs and areas of the body and by inserting fine needles in to acupuncture points,
it will have an effect on the organ and area that relates
to it.
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How does acupuncture diagnosis work?
A detailed assessment is carried out to
determine the diagnosis. It includes;
1.
Asking specific questions
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There
will be patterns of disharmony that
are causing the symptoms that the client is concerned about. The
practitioner needs
to determine the underlying patterns
of disharmony to plan a treatment strategy. Doing so helps the pracitioner select acupuncture points, to rebalance the body. It is the choice of points that make
Acupuncture an art.
2. Palpation
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The
acupuncturist feels the quality of the pulse, Eg whether it is fine,
full, weak, choppy etc. This enables the practioner to feel how the energy is moving throughout the body and organ systems so the health of the patient can be determined.
3. Checking the tongue
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What
happens in an acupuncture treatment?
In an acupuncture treatment, certain points are chosen to needle, according to the patients condition. The needles are very fine, sterile and single use.
The sensations felt are different for everyone, you may feel very little, or some lightness, slight
tingling or heaviness. There is very little or no discomfort experienced.
The needles are left in place for 10-25mins, depending on the treatment, and the client usually feels
pleasantly relaxed and frequently leaves with a feeling of wellbeing.
Usually a course of treatment is needed.
The length of the course is based on the condition.
Commonly 6 to 8 treatments. A short term condition may only need between 1
and 3 treatments. Generally the longer the person has had the condition
the more treatments they will need.
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What can acupuncture treat?
Acupuncture is effective for many health
problems including;
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Migraine
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Tension Headaches
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Sinus & Hayfever
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Asthma
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Gynaecology - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS),Period problems- dysmennorhea/pain, cycle irregularities
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Pregnancy - nausea/vomiting, pains, support, turning breach babies
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Infertility
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Menopause- hot flushes, irritability
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Musculoskeletal Problems - lowerback pain, knee pain, arthritis, general aches and pains,
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Insomnia
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Skin Conditions
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Cosmetics – decreasing finelines
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Chronic Fatigue
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Common Cold &Influenza
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Digestive Problems - bloating, pain, IBS, obesity, diarrhoea, constipation
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