HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

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      Acupuncture works by improving the flow of oxygen, nutrients and blood flow through a specific network of blood vessels to nourish every cell of the body and treat the number one cause of disease – BLOOD STAGNATION.

      Any area of the body not receiving sufficient blood flow cannot function properly as healing needs constant blood flow in order to occur. Acupuncture causes your blood vessels to dilate and increases blood flow to specifically targeted areas of the body relieving pain, improving organ function and preventing ageing.

      Acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system and activating nociceptor sensory nerves and proprioceptor fibres that travel from the skin to the spine then into the brain, improving the nerve signals it receives and causing it to release natural painkillers to shut off the pain signal eliminating it.

      Acupuncture works in 5 main ways:

      • The flow of oxygen
      • The flow of blood
      • The health of your vessels
      • The health of your organs
      • The health of your nervous system

      Conditions treated with acupuncture include:

      Neurological conditions – headaches, migraines, insomnia, nervous tension, stroke, deafness, some forms of paralysis, dizziness, tinnitus etc.

      Cardiovascular disorders – high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina, poor circulation, muscle cramps, cold hands and feet.

      Respiratory conditions – asthma, bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat, flu, colds.

      Digestive system disorders – toothache, mouth ulcers, hiccup, gastritis, gastric ulcers, heartburn, hernia, colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, irritable bowel syndrome, haemorrhoids, liver and gallbladder disorders, weight.

      Urogenital disorders – cystitis, prostatitis, urinary retention, kidney disorders, low sexual vitality, nocturnal enuresis.

      Gynaecological and obstetric disorders – PMS, painful heavy or irregular periods or absence, uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, menopause symptoms, prolapse of the uterus or bladder, infertility, morning sickness.

      Skin conditions – eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rash, acne, scar tissue, hair loss, ageing skin.

      Eye conditions – visual disorders, red, sore, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis etc.

      Musculoskeletal disorders – osteoarthritis, sciatica, lumbago, lower back pain, weak back, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tenosynovitis, shoulder and neck pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow.

      Sports injuries – sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments, bruises.

      Psychological conditions – depression, mania, phobias, anxiety, stress, nervousness, emotional problems, grief.

       

      Acupuncture Treatment: €60 (30-minute session)