Acupuncture is one of the disciplines that form Traditional Chinese Medicine. The others are: herbal medicine, exercise, massage and dietary therapy.
Acupuncture is the use of fine needles inserted into specific points that stimulate invisible lines of energy that run beneath the surface of the skin. The purpose is to restore harmony and return the body to health.
Acupuncture can help with:
- Internal Diseases
- depression
- insomnia
- migraine
- rheumatism
- etc…
- Infectious Diseases
- bronchitis
- colds
- coughs
- influenza
- etc…
- Women's Problems
- PMS
- pregnancy management
- menopausal problems
- Children's Problems
- convulsions
- bedwetting
- otitis media
- etc…
- Addictions
- tobacco
- drugs
- alcohol
- etc…
- Pregnancy
- pre-conception care
- morning sickness
- oedema
- induction
- labour
- etc…
The initial consultation will include questioning, observation and examination of the tongue and pulses. The practitioner is looking for a pattern into which is woven a total picture of the patient's health.
The frequency and length of treatment required depends upon the nature of the condition, the length of time the patient has suffered from the condition, and their general state of health.