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TREATMENTS
A WIDE VARIETY OF TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE, ALL TAILORED TO EACH PATIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS..
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat everything from back pain, anxiety and depression, to digestive disorders and arthritis. By inserting fine needles at specific acupuncture points, the body is encouraged to heal and restore its natural balance. It is a side effect free, natural way back to health.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has endorsed the
use of Acupuncture for many conditions, including:
addictions - smoking
allergies
anxiety - depression
asthma
back pain
bladder disorders
bowel disorders
carpal tunnel
circulatory problems
common cold
constipation
diarrhoea
digestive problems
dizziness
eczema
fluid retention
frozen shoulder
golfers elbow
gynaecological & infertility
haemorrhoids
hay fever
headaches
migraines
heartburn
insomnia
joint pain
morning sickness
musculoskeletal -
disorders
neck pain
period irregularities
poor immunity
post natal depression
premenstrual tension
respiratory problems
rhinitis
scar tissue
sciatica
sequelae of stroke
sinusitis
skin problems /acne
sports injury
stress
tennis elbow
tinnitus
trigeminal neuralgia
urinary infection/retention
weight problems
FACIAL REJUVINATION
The facial rejuvenation series includes the treatment of your internal health issues along with facial enhancement. When the internal body is nourished and the energy and blood are flowing smoothly this radiance reflect in your physical appearance.
Here are some of the results you may expect from an Cosmetic Acupuncture
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• Skin becomes more delicate and fair
• Reduction of wrinkles
• Reduction of fine lines and deeper lines
• Reduction of sagginess
• Lifting of droopy eyelids
• Clearing or reduction of age spots
• An overall rejuvenation that is not confined to your face
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The Journal of Clinical Acupuncture says that 90% of clients have marked improvement in their faces and experience an overall rejuvenation that is not confined to the face.
How Does it Work?
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Borrowed from a technique used to treat muscle atrophy, needle insertion promotes the circulation of Qi (energy flow) and blood to your face. From a Western medicine perspective, the needling creates a microscopic wound, which when healing stimulates your skin to produce collagen and elastin. This improves muscle tone and elasticity. Balancing your internal organs is also an important aspect of this program's success. Internal health is reflected in your skin.
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This series can remove 5-10 years from your face. Results last 3-5 years, and often actually improve over time with maintenance treatments and by following my anti-aging lifestyle, skin care, and facial exercise recommendations. I recommend follow-up maintenance on a monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly schedule depending on your age, goals, and home-care habits
CHINESE MEDICINE & INFERTILITY
In a recent study Chinese Medicine has been shown to result in a high success rate of pregnancy in infertile couples (Journal of Chinese Medicine 2006). It has shown improvements in the size and number of eggs and in the thickness of the uterine wall, all of which could help to explain its success.
Chinese Medicine can be used on its own or in combination with IVF or other forms of assisted reproduction.
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Chinese Medicine treatment is tailored to you as an individual. I will take note of your medical history, the characteristics of your menstrual cycle and your general health.
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The aim of the treatment will be, where appropriate, to regulate the cycle and support ovulation or implantation. A minimum of three months' treatment can be expected in the case of unexplained infertility. Although with underlying problems such as endometriosis or Polycystic Ovaries, the treatment tends to be longer, improvement will be experienced in the length and quantity of flow and reduction or disappearance of pain.
IVF
If pregnancy is successful, then treatment weekly until the 12th week can be very helpful. After the 12th week, monthly treatment until the last 4 weeks before due date when weekly treatments are resumed to promote a smooth and efficient labour and delivery.
If there is nausea and sickness, acupuncture is excellent a relieving these symptoms. If the IVF cycle is not successful, acupuncture can help prepare for the next cycle or restore the body to its normal function if no further treatment is followed.
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For further information about assisted reproduction go to Human Fertility & Embryology Association (HFEA)
According to a German study done in 2002 the success rate of 42.5% was registered in women having acupuncture at the same time as IVF. A recent article in the British Medical Journal concluded that the figures were closer to 65% success rate.
More and more, acupuncture is being used in to enhance IVF treatment. Ideally, preparation for IVF should be started 3 months before implantation in order to increase thickness and nourishment to the lining of the womb. Treatments just a couple of weeks in advance will also help.
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Treatment is then given weekly, before, to maximise follicle growth, endometrial thickness and egg quality and after egg collection to minimise trauma and promote healing. Then before and after egg transfer, to prevent rejection by smoothing the flow of Qi in the area.
ACUPRESSURE
An ancient Eastern healing art originating in China, Acupressure, like Shiatsu Massage uses finger pressure to qi points along the body’s meridians. The main difference in application is the pace of the practitioner as he moves from point to point.
With Acupressure, the energy points are held for up to a minute before moving on to the next point. The session be slow and deliberate.
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Oils and lotions are not necessary for Acupressure and so the client may remain clothed.
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.Acupressure self help is very common for relief of & headaches, nausea, and for even preventing a sneeze!
