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| Acupuncture |
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| What
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Acupuncture
is a system of health care which originates in China
and has been practiced for around 5000 years. Acupuncture
is one of the main branches of Chinese Medicine.
Chinese cosmology views the person as a
dynamic system of energy connected to and influenced
by his/her environment. Energy (qi) is described
as an elaborate network of channels (meridians)
flowing throughout the entire body. Various energetic
points, each with differing qualities are situated
along these channels.
Through the insertion of fine needles at these points,
Acupuncture influences the energy of the body. As
energy is directed back into a harmonious state,
the person simultaneously feels more balanced. Via
this holistic approach Acupuncture can help maintain
a state of health and relieve many conditions of
dis-ease. |
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| What
can Acupuncture treat |
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Originally
in China Acupuncture was used as a preventative
medicine; to
help a person stay in balance and stop disease
from arising. Many people
still use Acupuncture in this preventative manner.
For example they may come at the change of the
seasons, when they are experiencing a difficult
period in their life, when low in energy, or simply
feeling "not quite right".
In Chinese Medicine disease is viewed as the body's
energy being out of
balance. As Acupuncture adjusts the energy it
is able to treat a wide
variety of so called disease states. These include:
breathing difficulties,
circulatory disorders, digestive disorders, emotional
issues, gynaecological
disorders(PMT), joint problems/pain and urinary
dysfunction
Many other conditions are alleviated successfully
through Acupuncture
treatment. |
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| What happens
during a treatment? |
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The
first treatment (about one and a half hours) is
longer than subsequent
visits (about one hour) as a more detailed case
history is appropriate
initially. Various questions are asked about past
medical conditions,
current symptoms, diet, emotions and general lifestyle.
Some areas of the
body are briefly observered such as face, tongue,
hands feet and general
posture.
The pulse is taken at both wrists to feel the
state of the various
energies of the body. Finally the person's birth
and organ energies (Stems
and Branches philosophy)are taken into account.
These can be helpful in
understanding inherent strenghs and weaknesses
within the individual's
constitution.
Through the combined use of the above diagnostic
tools the Acupuncturist
decides on a selection of Acupuncture points (usually
three to five) and the
needles are inserted and left in for about twenty
minutes.
All needles used are individually packed, sterile
and disposable. |
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| What
reation might there be to Acupuncture? |
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People react to Acupuncture
needles in a variety of ways; they may
describe "dull", "sharp" or
"tingling" sensations. Following an Acupuncture
session the person usually feels relaxed and energised,
or they may feel
more tired initially. Usually within a few days
of the treatment some effect
is felt. Normally a course of treatment brings about
gradual improvement of
the person's health. The number of treatments required
depends on the
individual case. |
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| Classical
Five Element System of Acupuncture |
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Classical Five Element
System of Acupuncture is a system of medicine that
treats all the aspects of the human being, be it
physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
This system has its roots in Ancient China where
it was only available to the Emperors and their
families. Handed down since Confucian times by word
of mouthm this highly sought after care system treats
the cause of disease and that is its main strength.
How does it work
The five elements, wood, fire, earth, metal and
water together form the basic physiology of the
human being. Disease occurs when one of these elements
is out of balance over a long period of time. The
Five Element system treats the causative factor
which lies in one of the elements which impacts
direcly on to the specific organ.
What
happens when you go to see a Classical Element Acupurcturist
Initially a case history will be taken followed
by a physical examination. This will help identify
the cause and the first treatment is given. Allow
90 minutes for this initial visit. Fine disposable
stainless steel needles are used and moxa which
is a warming herb to heat the channels of energy.
This gives a sense of well being.
What can this do for you
This form of Acupuncture can help with symptoms
on the physical, mental emotional and spirit levels. |
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