How can Acupuncture help you?
Acupuncture is a system of natural healing that has been used successfully by a large section of the world's population for over 2000 years. Although its origins are ancient, it is subject to continuous review and is as beneficial today as it was to the early oriental cultures. It is a non-invasive system of medicine that helps the body heal itself with out the use of strong drugs.
Acupuncture is still as popular today and is used in Chinese hospitals alongside Western medicine as it has proved to be as effective, and in some instances more effective than drug therapy.
What does acupuncture treat?
Because Acupuncture developed as a system of medicine it is used to treat a wide range of disease and illnesses. Many people come for treatment for help with specific symptoms or conditions. These might include anxiety states, arthritis, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, facial paralysis, high blood pressure, migraines, skin conditions or digestive problems.
Acupuncture is also helpful for people trying to overcome addictions such as those related to smoking, alcohol, food or drugs.
Some people may have acupuncture as a preventative measure to strengthen their constitution, or because they feel unwell in themselves without being 'ill' in the Western sense. It can also be used alongside conventional medicine in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease.
What does Acupuncture feel like?
Most people's experience of needles is of those used in injections and blood tests. Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much finer and are solid rather than hollow. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache. During treatments, patients commonly experience a heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation.
The benefits of Acupuncture frequently include more than just relief from a particular condition. Many people find that it can also lead to increased energy levels, better appetite and sleep as well as an enhanced sense of overall well being.
How often will I need treatment?
In traditional acupuncture philosophy each person is considered as unique, and therefore the number of treatments required depends on the individual. Sometimes the effects of the treatment are dramatic and only one or two treatments are required. With other patients, the effects are subtler and they may need treatment over several months.
How safe is it?
All members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) must observe a Code of Practice which lays down stringent standards of hygiene and sterilisation for needles and other equipment. These procedures have been approved by the department of Health and provide protection against the transmission of infectious disease.
Your Therapist
Your therapist is a member of the British Acupuncture Council adhering to the procedures described above.