Acupuncture

Although I like to believe that I have an open mind, I have always looked very suspiciously at some forms of alternative medicine. Until a couple of years ago I would have included acupuncture in this category, but after the dramatic changes brought about by this treatment, I am convinced that it makes a real difference in the relief of certain types of pain. I have suffered from lower back pain since my first pregnancy, 19 years ago. Although when I was younger this pain was sporadic, as I grew older it became more and more severe, eventually leading to my back going into spasm every time I stood still for two minutes or more (very embarrassing when standing ...  Read the complete review

Acupuncture originated in China and is now used worldwide as a means of relieving pain and illness. The evidence for acupuncture is not conclusive and there are those who swear by it and those who think it's a load of old hooey. I have to admit I initially thought it sounded plausible, the Chinese style acupuncture works by the therapist inserting needles at certain meridian points around the body which should unblock any stagnant energy (qi) and relieve a variety of symptoms such as aches and pains, headaches, tension, sickness, insomnia, appetite problems, menstrual problems and the list just goes on and on. The reason I thought it might work is not ...  Read the complete review

What is Acupuncture? ================== Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. It involves inserting fine needles into points of the body then leaving them or stimulating them intermittently for around 20 to 30 minutes to treat symptoms. How does it work? ================ The traditional Chinese view is that there is an energy flowing through our bodies which is called Qi. The energy flows ...  Read the complete review

Some of you who have read my earlier reviews will know that I have suffered during the past 18 months with “cluster headaches” and believe me they are really painful. An “ordinary” migraine can last up to 3 days and I have tried various alternative therapies, some of have helped more than others. About a month ago I had to go to the doctors because I was suffering from a severe migraine and he asked me if I would like to try acupuncture. I told him I would be willing to try this and so a course of 4 sessions was arranged. Yesterday was my first session and I really didn’t know what to expect. The senior practitioner was the only person qualified ...  Read the complete review

Acupuncture originated in China and is widely practised throughout the Far East. Traditionally used as a preventative treatment-the best Oriental doctors were considered to be those who prevented illness while the mediocre physician treated the sick-it is now widely used as a cure for a wide range of problems.The exact mechanism by which it works is not fully understood, but its exponents suggest that the needle stimulates energy chanels or sensory nerves which connect the insertion point to the area in need of treatment. What is known is that the needles trigger the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkiller, thus aiding the recovery process. ...  Read the complete review