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Medical Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is one of the oldest and most widely practiced forms of medicine in the world. Known primarily in the West as a safe and effective method for the treatment of pain, acupuncture's applications are much broader and can be successfully used to help alleviate disorders of the respiratory, gastrointestinal, or autonomic systems, as well as treat musculoskeletal and psycho-emotional conditions. Acupuncture is concerned with the whole person and its beneficial effects are felt on all levels of the body.

The World Health Organization recognises Acupuncture for the treatment of:
  • Digestive disorders: Spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea and gastritis
  • Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma and recurrent chest infections
  • Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, tendonitis, low back pain, sciatica and osteoarthritis.
  • Urinary, Menstrual and reproductive problems
Acupuncture uses very fine needles that are inserted into specific points on the body. These points lie along channels of the body that allow for the free flow of energy. When these channels are blocked, imbalance occurs and illness can result. Acupuncture attempts to clear these channels so energy can flow freely and health can be restored.

Acupuncture is effective for both acute and chronic conditions, with very few side-effects: addiction, headache, lower back pain, asthma, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, hypertension, fertility, and weight loss can all be helped by acupuncture. Acupuncture can stimulate the immune system and help to prevent illness. It can be used in conjunction with naturopathic and conventional medicine (as in the allopathic treatment of cancer) or as a treatment modality on its own.

While you lie relaxed and quiet, acupuncture needles focus your body's healing energy where it is most needed. This gentle yet powerful procedure helps your body return to good health and vitality.



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