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What are Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture?
Chinese Herbs and Acupuncture are two treatment methods used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. They are natural ways of healing and have existed for more than two thousand years. In the last 25 years, they have been introduced all over the world and proved effective in treating a wide range of illnesses. They are also beneficial as preventative medicine and for increasing immunity and enhancing longevity.
How does TCM perceive the body?
Chinese Medicine views symptoms as a manifestation of an imbalance in the whole body. This interruption of health is caused by the body's two opposite principles, "Yin" and "Yang", losing balance of Qi (which means energy levels), blood and body fluid disruption or organ malfunction can all be signs of this imbalance.
How is a diagnosis made?
Diagnosis is made by assessing the patient's symptoms (physical and mental), medical history abdominal palpation looking at the tongue and. pulse reading.
What are the treatments involved?
Treatments are given according to an individual's condition to re establish the body's natural balance. Herbal treatment acupuncture or massage can be used separately or can be combined according to the individual's condition and preference. Herbal treatment involves taking herbs internally. There are different forms of herbs available. Concentrated powder can be dissolved in hot water , Loose or dry herbs need to be boiled for use, pills and tinctures are also available. Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into acupuncture points just beneath the body surface. These points lie on channels which connect major organs of the body. Moxibustion (which provides warmth), cupping (which involves placing a special jar on points through gentle suction) or ear acupuncture maybe used if the condition requires these. During the treatment, there may be a heavy sensation or tingling in the limbs and a pleasant feeling of relaxation.
What conditions do the herbs and acupuncture help?
Chinese herbs and Acupuncture can treat and help a wide range of conditions such as:
Infectious Diseases: Cold and Flu, Bronchitis, Diarrhoea, Sinusitis Hepatitis A, B, C. shingles, diarrhoea ,vomiting,
Internal Conditions: Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Symptoms, ME, Indigestion, Anaemia, Chronic Fatigue Palpitation, Arthritis, Migraine Oedema Uro-genital infection Candida
Dermatology Eczema, Acne, Herpes, Psoriasis
Women's Diseases Irregular Periods or Cramps, Endometriosis, Pre menstrual syndrome,Infertile ,Menopausal Problems, Hot flushes, Vaginitis, Thrush, Anaemia. Pelvic Inflammation. Discharge.
Men's Diseases Prostatitis, Impotence, Premature ejaculation
Mental-Emotional Conditions: Anxiety, Depression, Anger and frustration Stress, Excessive emotions, panic attacks, Grief, Sadness, Insomnia.
Children's Complaints: Bed wetting, Skin Rash, Indigestion, Diarrhoea, sleep problems,
Eyes -Ears -Nose and Throat Diseases: Dizziness, Sore throat, Hay-fever, Poor-eye Sight, Ringing in the ears, Conjunctivitis.
Pain Conditions: Headache, Migraine, Stomach-ache, Backache ,Sport injury, Repetitive strain injury, Neck & shoulder tension.
Addictions Alcohol, Smoking ,food ,Prescribed and recreational drugs.
Side Effects Reducing the symptoms of aggressive therapies like Chemotherapy Radiotherapy and Interferon.
PreventativeTreatment for increasing longevity and quality of life Based on constitutional patterns.
What if I am taking prescription drugs!
There are no restrictions as to who can receive treatment, TCM can be combined with many western drug therapies, or can be used to eliminate side effects or dependence on drugs for chronic conditions. In this case many drugs could be gradually reduced as the effect of the treatment builds up.
How many treatments are needed!
Treatment for chronic problems is usually once per week or fortnight, and for acute problems can be daily for a few days. The number of treatments depends entirely on the disease ,age and lifestyle.
Sometimes patients are given a secondary formula that is occasionally used in a preventative way ,or for acute stages of their condition. E.g. frequent colds and flu,
Do I need to change my Diet !
Empowering the patient with knowledge of food energetics can deeply supplement there ability to help themselves “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food” said Hypocrites. in China it is traditionally held that the most skilled doctor “should first understand the pathogenesis of the disease, and then treat it with diet, using medicines only when food fails” Eating healthily is not just about changing to a different way of eating but is about changing our mental attitude towards food Many individuals eat the same foods every day and so run the risk of becoming deficient in nutri ents and may also develop allergies. It is thought that the foods which we eat the most often are the foods we are sensitive to.
Massage
Some clients dislike needles, or have a condition that would benefit more from massage I therefore would use different massage techniques depending on the problem, like deep tissue work , stretching, or applying pressure on acu-points and meridians by hand, elbows, fingers, or some conditions may require application of oils or liniments.
Service Categories
Acupuncture, Chinese Massage, Herbalists, Shiatsu, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Trigger Point Therapy, Yoga
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