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.

Benefits

As 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