Acupuncture
Acupuncture originated in China several thousand years ago. Although
"traditional" in the sense of being long-established (and hence well
tried and tested) its theories and methods have been continually revised
and extended in the light of new research and clinical experience.
Although best known for its treatment of painful conditions, it can
be used to treat a very wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
Acupuncture uses small, fine, flexible needles to stimulate or to
regulate life energy - known as qi (pronounced chee) - that flows
along invisible channels beneath the surface of the skin. There are
twelve main channels or "meridians", most of which are associated
with an organ of the body. Points on the Bladder Channel, for instance,
may be used to treat bladder problems such as cystitis and also to
treat problems (such as back and neck pain) that occur at other locations
along the course of this channel.
Another way of stimulating acupuncture points is moxibustion. This
involves warming the point by burning a herb called "moxa." It can
be very useful for treating certain kinds of arthritis and back problems
and for those who have insufficient "yang" (warming and activating)
energy.
As well as healing the body, acupuncture can also help to harmonise
the emotions, calm and clear the mind and strengthen the spirit. It
can treat depression, anxiety, insomnia and irritability. It is ideal
for treating stress-related problems and for premenstrual syndrome.
Acupuncture may be used to treat a wide range of complaints including
headaches; ear, eye and throat problems; toothache; sinusitis; asthma;
bronchitis; hay fever; heart disease; angina; hypertension; ulcers;
indigestion; diarrhoea; constipation; cystitis; thrush; prostatitis;
period problems; menopausal problems; arthritis; back pain; sciatica;
RSI; sporting injuries; weak immune system; lack of energy ME; anxiety;
insomnia; depression; addictions; eczema; acne; psoriasis; children's
diseases.
See also Frequently Asked
Questions
Kim Wells
practices Acupuncture and Chinese
Herbal Medicine at the Haelan Clinic. He also uses acupuncture
combined with herbs to help people to stop
smoking.
For Clinic times, contact details and information about the Haelan
Clinic practitioners see The
Practitioners page.
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