Acupuncture has been proven to work for a wide variety of physical and emotional problems.
Over millions of years of evolution, our bodies have developed the ability to heal themselves. Sometimes things get stuck though, and they need a little help.
When fine needles are inserted into specific places in the body, changes in the activity of the brain can be observed. This brain activity stimulates the production of hormones which rebalance the functions of the body and mind.
Just as a nerve cells communicate using electricity, acupuncture points also carry a slight electrical current. This is aligned with the ancient Chinese concept of Chi energy - a vital life force that travels in pathways throughout the body.
The World Health Organisation endorses the use of acupuncture for a wide range of conditions including:
- backache
- headache
- migraine
- stress
- depression
- asthma
- insomnia
- arthritis
- irregular or painful periods
- high blood pressure
- infertility
- eczema
- chronic fatigue
Five Element Acupuncture treats you, not just your symptoms. Many people experience a greater sense of wellbeing and an enhanced enjoyment of life.
The aim is to restore harmony and balance. As this happens your symptoms will ease.
Everyone is different and the above list is not exhaustive. In order to find out if we think acupuncture may be able to help you, you'll need to come for a free consultation.
In need of a boost?
If you're feeling out of sorts or in need of a boost, you can still get real benefits.
Acupuncture stimulates the production of endorphins and serotonin. These are chemicals in the brain responsible for wellbeing and happiness.
Five Element Acupuncture can help you to feel at your best.
A preventative form of medicine
Treatment can increase your resistance to cold and flu. People find they get ill less often and recover faster.
Stress has become an almost inevitable part of modern life. Five Element Acupuncture can give you resources to prevent stress and its effects on your health.
Instead of obstacles and problems you begin to see possibilities and solutions.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient system of medicine originating in China. The earliest records of its use date back five thousand years.
Acupuncture was brought to the west in the twentieth century by doctors visiting China. They were amazed to see operations performed on fully conscious patients using acupuncture as an anaesthetic.
Since then, acupuncture's popularity in the west has grown rapidly. Over two million treatments are currently given each year in Britain alone.
According to the ancient Chinese, vital energy (chi) travels through your body along pathways called meridians. When you are in good health the flow of chi is smooth and uninterrupted, but when illness strikes this flow is disturbed.
An acupuncturist works by stimulating precise points along the meridians to restore your flow of chi and return you to full health. Many people actually describe a tingling sensation along the exact pathway of a meridian, without even knowing it exists.