Acupuncture
“Health is the greatest gift.”
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is known as Chinese ancient art of healing by inserting needles in specific points in the body where flow of qi is manipulated. It is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), along with herbal therapy, massage (Tui Na), exercise (Qigong) and dietary therapy. One of the most important concepts of TCM is that the body’s vital energy circulates through channels called meridians which are connected to body organs and functions through their branches. Any interruption in meridian pathway can cause an effect on our body’s functions. If the blockade is quickly resolved the energy can flow freely again, but if it stays for longer period of time, that can cause more serious consequences like chronic diseases. Thanks to diet and exercise we can prevent aging and stay healthy for a long time. Acupuncture as a part of TCM can be used as well as preventing illnesses (keeping the body and mind in a good harmony) or as a very powerful method of healing. In some cases, acupuncture works very fast, even after few treatments, especially if the problem is not chronic. In some cases it can take more time. In any treatment, a lot depends on the patient. TCM gives a lot of responsibility to patients in treating themselves by balancing lifestyle, diet and exercise. With acupuncture or herbs alone we can achieve a lot but there is also certain work required from the patient for the results to be lasting.
Acupuncture during pregnancy:
Respiratory disorders: cold, flue, asthma, bronchitis, allergies, hay fever.
Gastrointestinal problems: diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, constipation, IBS-irritable bowel syndrome.
Pain in the musculoskeletal system: fibromyalgia, neck pain, whiplash, pain in the upper back shoulder pain, frozen shoulder, arm pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, hand / finger pain, pain in the lower back: sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, ankle pain, pain in the foot or toes.
Headache: recurring tension headache, migraine, chronic daily headache, cluster headache.
Sleep disorders and related problems: sleepiness, insomnia, excessive dreams or nightmares, fears, palpitations. Fatigue, heavy feeling (head, body), stress-related symptoms, burn out, depression.
Physical: fatigue, excessive sweating, breathing problems, muscle spasms, intense pain, difficulty to fall asleep or falling asleep at unexpected times, long-term illness (colds, flu, etc.)
Emotional and psychological: anxiety, panic attacks, irritability, unrest, depression, burn out.
Addictions: alcohol addiction, smoking addiction, food addictions (usually ear acupuncture is used as support to body acupuncture).
Urinary tract and sexual organs: prostate problems, impotence, low libido, bladder pain, incontinence, infertility.
Female problems: menstrual complaints, irregular cycle menopause (and pre-menopause), hot flashes, night sweating, mood swings, weight gain and slow metabolism, thinning hair, dry skin. Menopause and problems related: hot flashes, skin problems, vaginal dryness, low libido, mood swings.
Pregnancy problems: depression in pregnancy, nausea, pelvic pain, nausea during pregnancy, breech position, reducing labor pain. Note: acupressure (massage on specific pressure points) can be used instead of acupuncture.
What is Acupuncture (during pregnancy)
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