Acupuncture Treatment
The history of acupuncture started a thousand years ago. Ancient people used stone needles to treat different symptoms. Those ancient skills have been developed into a medical treatment system that is still in effect today. Acupuncture has been continually practiced for such a long time due to its remarkable curative effect and safety in practice.
Acupuncture can stimulate body repairing systems. It makes the body produce natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. Needles placed in certain acupuncture points can lead those repairing substances to help reduce the pain and recover the damage.
Acupuncture can treat a wide range of health problems.
- Mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and panic attacks, anger and stress
- Muscle and joints pain
- Fertility problems
- Hormone imbalance, such as irregular period, menopause
- Insomnia and Migraine
- Respiratory disorders, such as virus infection, rhinitis and sinusitis
Facial Acupuncture
Facial acupuncture is an extension of traditional acupuncture. It can improve the circulation by using fine needles, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin to make skin look more youthful and firm and healthier overall. This cosmetic acupuncture is can help to reduce fine lines, puffiness, combat acne, and lighten under-eye dark circles. You may see a more firm and smoother face after a few treatments.
Auriculotherapy
Auriculotherapy is based on the principles of acupuncture. According to auricular acupuncture theory, each part of the ear coresponds to a specific part of the body. The particular ear points can affect all body organs and balance hormones. There is evidence that suggests that areas of the encephialic trunk can be influenced by stimulating the ear. Auriculotherapy has been use to treat a lots diseases, such as insomnia, menstrual cramps,chronic pain, dysmenorrhea, neurologic conditions,and shortness of breath.
Cupping Treatment
Cupping is one of alternative therapy which is part of ancient healing systems had been popular in East Europe, Asian and Middle East.
Cupping increases blood circulation and reduce the muscle tension to the area where the cups are placed. Since It creates artificial bruises which may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.
What types of cupping we offer:
1 Dry cupping: cup suction-only
2 Running cupping: involves moving suctioned cups around the body after applying oil
3 Flash cupping: involves quick, repeated suction and release of cups on an area of the body
4 Wet/bleeding cupping: involves both suction and controlled medicinal bleeding
What cupping therapy can help:
- Muscle tension and pain
- Poor immunity and virus infection
- Insomnia
- Acne and other skin conditions
Herbal Treatment
Chinese herbal medicine has its own special medical system which includes herbal pharmacology, traditional medical theory, diagnosis, herbal prescriptions that prevent disease and increase health care.
As an alternative treatment, Chinese herbal medication concentrates on whole body balance. It also pays attention to the influence of personal experience and environment. The herbs are all natural and effective.
Chinese herbal medicine can benefit:
- Vertigo and headache
- Hormones imbalances
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Gastrointestinal problems
- Mental health problems
FAQ
How acupuncture works?
Acupuncture works by stimulating the nerves and muscles, resulting in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins.
Over the past 20 years research into acupuncture as a medical treatment has grown significantly, at appropriately twice the rate of conventional biomedicine. There has been over 13,000 studies conducted in 60 countries worldwide. Acupuncture has been studied in a diverse range of clinical areas including pain, cancer, pregnancy, stroke, mood disorders, sleep disorders and inflammation, to name a few.
The results show when patients took acupuncture treatment their bodies changed in several different ways:
- The needles stimulate body electromagnetic signal that causes immune system releases immunocytes. These non-specific immune cells function as a first line of defence against infection and injury.
- It can activate the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The hypothalamus is a part of brain that contains a few small nuclei with different functions. One of the most important functions of the hypothalamus is to link the nervous system to the endocrine system via the pituitary gland. We know endocrine system plays a very important part in balance human body. It produces hormones that body uses for a wide range of functions, including respiration and metabolism control, sexual development, growth.
- It affects brain chemistry and nervous system, which often influences brain functions. A lot of physical problems are caused by psychological disorders. Acupuncture can have a positive effect on mental illness through and has been recommended by the World Health Organisation as a treatment for depression with The Acupuncture Evidence Project recommending acupuncture for anxiety.
Generally speaking, acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body sending bio-signals to brain and other systems. It’s like an alarm to remind body which parts are damaged. In the same time, it organises all the different systems to repair the problems.
Is acupuncture painful?
This is a very common question. Some people are scared by the thought of needles and feel painful even by looking at them. Acupuncture needles are finer than those used for injections and blood test, so while you may feel a pinch as the needle pierces the skin, once in place the needles are hardly noticeable. Some patients may feel a tingling sensation or a dull ache, however, for the majority acupuncture can be very relaxing with many people falling asleep during the treatment and fell refreshed afterwards.
How many sessions do I need?
Whilst it will depend on the individual’s condition, generally speaking, chronic or long-standing medical conditions will require more treatment but if you are strong and young then the sessions could be reduced, depending on how you have responded to treatment. Acupuncture uses the body’s own intrinsic energy (qi) to repair itself, so, better body conditions do make the process faster.
What should I do after acupuncture?
Often my clients told me, I feel like just had a hot bath after acupuncture. So I normally suggest people to drink warm water and relax if it’s possible. However, you can go to work or gym if you feel really energetic. We would also highlight that feelings of a deep relaxation and drowsiness are not uncommon after treatment which must be considered should you plan to drive or operate machinery after the treatment. In addition, it’s better avoid shower or bath in 2 hours in order to avoid contaminat acupuncture areas and keep warm.