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Acupuncture Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms
People come for treatment with various overlapping issues. These may include the following:
Emotional, Psychological & Memory Issues
Acupuncture helps you to cope better with a range of emotional symptoms. These may include:
Stress
Depression
Irritability / Anger
Frustration
Fearfulness
Anxiety
Panic Attacks
Palpitations
Concentration Difficulties
Poor Memory
Lack of Focus
Physical Symptoms
Head
colds
flu
sore throat
cough
allergies
hay fewer
red / dry / itchy eyes
headaches & migraine
light-headedness / dizziness
facial tension, e.g. jaw
toothache / pain
sinusitis
nose bleeds
tinnitus
Bells Palsy
Neck & Upper Limbs
shoulder / neck tension
arm, wrist, hand aches
repetitive strain injuries
frozen shoulder
tingling & numbness
tennis elbow
Back & Lower Limbs
back pain
muscle cramps / spasms
heavy / aching arms, legs, body
leg & feet pain
athlete's foot
sciatica
Respiratory & Chest Conditions
asthma & allergies
chest pain & palpitations
high blood pressure
shortness of breath
Stomach, Intestine & Digestive Tract
digestion / stomach intestine problems
poor appetite
over-eating
food cravings, e.g. sweet foods
indigestion
bloating
wind
constipation
diarrhoea / loose stools
irritable bowel syndrome
intestinal/stomach cramps
acid reflux
halitosis / bad breath
Urogenital
frequent urination
urgency of urination
incomplete emptying / intermittent flow
nighttime urination
strong odour / cloudy urine
cystitis
Sexual / Reproductive / Gynaecological
low / high libido
menopause symptoms
infertility
painful periods
menstrual infrequency / absence
premenstrual syndrome
heavy periods
endometriosis
fibroids
Thrush
pregnancy issues
morning sickness
mastitis
Skin
dry / itchy skin
eczema
urticaria
psoriasis
Other Symptoms
low or sluggish energy
tiredness / exhaustion
feeling too hot(overheating) or cold(chilly)
over / under sweating
thirst, with or without desire to drink
night sweats
candidiasis
ME
post-viral fatigue syndrome
haemorrhoids
Treatment
How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture treats mind, body and emotions. It is a way of treating health conditions by placing very fine needles along energy
channels to even the flow of vital energy or qi. Invisible energy channels run through the body connecting the exterior with
the interior and all the organ systems of the human body. A disharmony in the flow of qi in one channel or part of the body
will often effect the flow of qi through the whole network of channels. I can access this disharmony through the acupuncture
points located along these channels. Acupuncture is especially effective in treating conditions which have a physical and
an emotional dimension, as a person’s emotional state is symptomatic of his or her physical condition.
The acupuncture needles I use are very fine and designed for quick and comfortable use. I use high quality, sterile, disposable
needles.
How Cupping Works
Specially designed suction cups are placed on the skin on tense and sore muscles. The suction helps relieve stiffness and
improve circulation.
Moxibustion
Moxa is a wonderful warming treatment, which brings relief to "cold" conditions, backache, muscular aches, period pains etc.
Moxa is a deeply relaxing treatment. It is held above an area or point to gently warm and increase blood and qi flow to a
problem area. It is especially useful for musculoskeletal and gynaecological conditions. It can aid fertility and healing.
Auricular Acupuncture
Points on the ear are needled or ear seeds are applied for therapeutic results. I use this as an adjunct to body acupuncture.
Other TCM Techniques
Techniques such as Acupressure and stimulation of acupuncture points using an electronic device (like a tens machine) can
be effective especially for musculo-skeletal conditions and labour Induction for child birth.
Shiatsu Treatment
Shiatsu has its origins in the theory and techniques of traditional Chinese massage, acupuncture and herbal medicine which
are over 5000 years old. It developed as a fusion of traditional Chinese medicine and Japanese and western anatomical and
physiology. Both Acupuncture and Shiatsu are about balancing your qi your energy and life force which determines your day-to-day
energy, vitality and immune system.
Apart from developing a deep state of relaxation, Shiatsu like Acupuncture promotes homeostasis and the body’s own self-healing
mechanisms by balancing your vital energy systems. Shiatsu and Acupuncture soothe your digestion and breathing by activating
the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system. This is the opposite of the "fight or flight" reaction. This is
why we tend to feel so relaxed after a treatment.
What to expect from Shiatsu
Shiatsu is given through loose clothing on a futon on the floor. Similar to the Acupuncture diagnosis although less detailed,
I will use verbal, visual and touch diagnosis to locate your areas of energy blockage. Shiatsu helps the realignment and maintenance
of bone structure, joints tendons and muscles. As with Acupuncture, Shiatsu helps to relieve stress and emotional tension.
It is a gentle yet powerful therapy.
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