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Acupuncture
History The origins of Acupuncture goes back thousands of years and is an integrated part of Traditional Chinese Medicine with a history going back thousands of years and originating from China.Acupuncture is a holistic approach to healing with a focus on prevention of illness as well as a treatment.
Technique
Acupuncture treatment involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body's meridians to clear energy blockages and encourage the normal flow of qi through the individual.
BenefitsAs a Natural Form of Healing, Acupuncture has the following benefits:
- Provides drug-free pain relief.
 - Effectively treats a wide range of acute and chronic ailments.
- Treats the underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms.
- Provides an holistic approach to the treatment of disease and illness, linking body, mind and emotions.
- Assists in the prevention against disease and illness as well as the maintenance of general well-being.
The World Health Organisation suggests The following illnesses may benefit from Acupuncture Treatment
Upper Respiratory Tract
Acute Sinusitis Acute Rhinitis Common Cold & Flu Acute Tonsillitis
Eye Disorders
Acute Conjuntivitis Central Retinitis Myopia (in children) Cataracts (without complications)
Reproductive & Gynecological Conditions
Premenstrual Syndrome Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) spotting or Excessive Bleeding Amenorrhea (Loss of Menstrual Period) Impotence Infertility Incontinence Prostatus
Neurological & Musculoskeletal Disorders
Headaches & Migraine Trigeminal Neuralgias Facial Palsy (early stage i.e. within 3-6 months) Pareses Following a Stroke Peripheral Neuropathies Sequelae of Polopmyelitis (early stage i.e. within 6 months) Meniere's Disease Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction Nocturnal Enuresis (bedwetting) Intercostal Neuralgia Cervicobrachial Syndrome Frozen Shoulder and Tennis Elbow Sciatica Lower Back Pain Osteoarthritis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Back & Knee Pain Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Sport Injuries and Pains
Respiratory System
Acute Bronchitis Bronchial Asthma (Most effective in children and uncomplicated conditions)
Mouth Disorders
Toothache Post Extraction Pain Gingivitis Acute & Chronic Pharyngitis
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Spasms of Esophagus Hiccough Gastroptosis Acute and Cronic Gastritis Gastric Hyperacidity Chronic Duodenal Ulcer (pain relief) Acute Duodenal Ulcer (without complications) Acute & Chronic Colitis Acute Bacillary Dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic Lleus
Mental Emotional Problems Stress Anxiety Depression Insomnia
Addictions
Eating Disorders Smoking Alcohol Drugs
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