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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a
holistic healing system of medicine, which has been practised in
China and other countries for thousands of years. Acupuncture
is often described as a means of pain relief: it is in fact used to
treat a wide range of illnesses. It recognises and utilises
the potential of the human body to repair and rebalance itself.
It provides individual healing by analysing information about your
medical history and that of your family, diet, rhythm and strength
of your pulse, colour and coating of the tongue, thus giving a wider
pattern of disharmony, rather than isolated treatment of specific
symptoms.
Acupuncture is now
practised worldwide as knowledge of it’s benefits continue to
increase. Traditional Chinese Medicine follows the concept of
the body’s motivating energy known as Qi. Qi flows smoothly
around the body, but can be disrupted by a number of factors causing
illness. Acupuncture corrects the flow of Qi, stimulating the
recovery of a persons equilibrium between the physical, emotional
and spiritual aspects by inserting fine needles into specific points
in the body.
IS IT SAFE?
All needles are
pre-packed, sterilised and used only once before being disposed of
safely.
All members of the
British Acupuncture Council observe a Code of Practice, which lays
down stringent standards of hygiene and sterilisation for needles or
other equipment. Procedures have been approved by the Department of
Health.
HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Most peoples
experience of needles is those of injections and blood tests:
Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance as the needles are much
finer and are solid rather than hollow. It is hardly felt when the
needle is inserted, while a little after the sensation is often
described as a tingling sensation. Needles are inserted for a
time depending on the patients situation. Patients commonly
experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of
relaxation.
PRIOR TO TREATMENT
Avoid alcohol, make
sure to eat, and don’t rush! Please inform the Doctor of any current
medication you may be taking. Consult your own doctor about
receiving treatment.
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