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Accupuncture

Information you should know:
Acupuncture is a therapy that uses the insertion of tiny threadlike needles to specific points on the body along meridians, or energy channels. As long as the energy flows freely through these pathways, health is maintained. When the flow of energy is disturbed for any reason, there is disruption in health, resulting in pain or illness. By stimulating appropriate acupuncture points along these meridians, the energy is regulated, and health is restored.

How can Acupuncture help me?
Modern medicine uses artificial chemicals to combat your symptoms. These can work well in the short term, but usually produce undesirable side effects and can often exacerbate the condition over the long term. Acupuncture is a drug-free, and therefore side effect-free technique which treats your body as a whole rather than combating individual symptoms.

What can Acupuncture treat?
Musculoskeletal Conditions muscle pain, cramps, sciatica, sports injuries
Gynaecological Problems PMS,period pain, menopause, infertility
Gastrointestinal Disorders indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, IBS, reflux
Respiratory Disorders cold & flu, asthma, allergies, sinusitis
Neurological Disorders headache, migraine, post-stroke residuals
Cardiovascular Disorders hypertension, palpitations, poor circulation
Ear, Nose, Throat & Teeth Disorders tired eyes, earache, hayfever, TMJ
Emotional Disorders depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, mood swings
Addictions smoking, drugs, food
Other Benefits
increases energy & immunity