Acupuncture

The origins of acupuncture in China can be traced back at least 2000 years, making it one of the oldest and most long-standing health care systems in the world. Today, acupuncture is an effective, natural and increasingly popular form of health care that is being used by people from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds. Acupuncture takes a holistic approach to understanding normal function and disease processes and focuses as much on the prevention of illness as on the treatment.

Acupuncture can treat all different types of pain including: * Allergies * Digestive disorders * Obesity * Sinus problems Acupuncture stimulates and energises the body’s own recuperative processes, helping the body restore its own natural balance, enhancing well-being & vitality. Acupuncture is well-recognised and highly effective in pain management. By relieving pain, acupuncture can significantly enhance general well-being and quality of life.

Acupuncture can have the following benefits:

Drug-free pain relief

Relief from a wide range of acute and chronic ailments

Addresses underlying cause of disease and illness as well as the symptoms

Holistically links disease and illness with the body, mind and emotions

May assist in disease prevention and maintain general well-being

Acupuncture can be used for a wide range of disorders including:

Neurological conditions such as headaches, migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension, facial and inter-costal neuralgia, noises in the ears and dizziness

Cardiovascular problems such as high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, and muscle cramps.

Respiratory conditions such as acute and chronic bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough, sore throat and the common cold.

Digestive system disorders such as spasms of the oesophagus, gastritis, heartburn, flatulence, diarrhoea, constipation, and weight control.

Gynaecological and obstetric disorders such as premenstrual tension, uterine problems, hormonal imbalances, menopause, conception difficulty, IVF support, and morning sickness.

Skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, nerve rash, acne, hair loss and dandruff.

Eye conditions such as red, sore, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis, simple cataracts, myopia in children, and central retinitis.

Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, sciatica, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, shoulder and neck pain, 'frozen shoulder', and 'tennis elbow'.

Sporting injuries such as sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises.

Psychological conditions such as depression, phobias, emotional disturbances, anxiety, nervousness.

Please see the Australian Accupunture & Chinese Medicine Association for more information

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