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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture is an ancient system of healing that has developed over thousands of years and today its widely used and accepted all over the world.
Traditional acupuncture is a gentle and effective treatment that focuses on helping the whole person, aiming to improve their entire health and wellbeing.Traditional acupuncture forms a part of traditional Chinese medicine in which the basis of diagnosis and treatment is that the mind and body should be in perfect balance.
The theory behind acupuncture treatment is that the healthy functioning of the body is governed by the flow of "qi" (often translated as "energy") through a system of channels/meridians under the skin. When this flow of qi is impaired, illness occurs. By inserting fine needles at various points along the channels, the body's balance can be restored and the illness resolved.
The flow of qi can be disrupted in many ways: emotional upset, physical trauma, poor diet and overwork are all common examples. By examining the underlying cause and how it has affected the body, the most appropriate treatment for each patient can be selected. Treating the patient as an individual is at the core of acupuncture treatment and is vital in successfully assisting the body to rebalance itself.
Blockages in the flow of qi can manifest as pain, hot or cold sensations, or colour changes. These signs, along with pulse and tongue diagnosis can help determine which points and channels are most suitable for treatment.
Scientists have different opinions about how acupuncture works but in short, no one is really sure. However trial after trial consistently proves it effectiveness.
Acupuncture also includes other techniques such as cupping, moxibustion or acupressure.
Reflexology
The ancient Chinese practice of reflexology, a manual therapy focusing on the feet, has recently enjoyed a surge in popularity as a modern holistic therapy to relieve pain and stress.
For 3,000 years Chinese practitioners have used reflexology to re-balance Qi by massaging hands and feet applying pressure to certain points to stimulate organs, nerve endings and energy pathways to promote health to treat a number of conditions
How does it work?
Reflexology is based on the Chinese principle that certain areas on the soles of your feet or hands - known as reflex zones - containing millions of nerve endings which stimulates your parasympathetic nervous system to heal itself.
What to expect from reflexology treatment ?
When first visiting a Reflexology practitioner, a detailed medical history will be taken. The patient will then be seated in some form of recliner chair or similar sitting position and will be asked to remove the shoes and socks.
The practitioner will initially examine the feet before commencing with the precise massage movement. The particular type of massage involved requires the application of a firm pressure using the side and end of the thumb. In some instances, the fingers may also be employed. All areas on both feet will be massaged.
Areas corresponding to parts of the body which are out of balance will feel uncomfortable or tender when massaged and the degree of tenderness will indicate the degree of imbalance.
The full treatment session will last approximately three-quarters of an hour and at the end of a session the feet should feel warm and the patient relaxed. The number of treatment sessions required will vary depending on the condition being treated.
Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body. Ear acupuncture has proven to be an efficient method of treating a wide variety of conditions, from headaches and allergies to addictions and pain disorders.
It is also known as ear acupuncture or auricular acupuncture when the stimulation is achieved by the insertion of acupuncture needles, whereas the term auriculotherapy often refers to electrical stimulation of the surface of ear reflex points. Specific points on the ear can also be stimulated by manual pressure, referred to as auricular acupressure or ear reflexology. Acupuncture points on the ear can also be stimulated with lasers, magnets, and ear pellets.
Treatment is performed by needling the respective points on the ear and, if necessary, also on the body. Disposable surgical stainless steel, or gold or silver plated, needles are used. They are inserted only millimetres under the skin. Small 'beads' - metalplated, magnetic, or vaccaria seeds - are often placed with adhesive plaster for longer lasting stimulation. Children are usually not needled but treated with laser or ear 'beads' instead. All signals induced by ear acupuncture travel through a specific part of the brain, the diencephalon, to the corresponding body parts. The body strictly obeys these commands because they come straight from the brain. Thus ear acupuncture takes advantage of the body's own control center, the brain.
Su JokTheraphy
A new system of therapy called Su Jok was developed after many years of careful observation in such a way that only the hands and feet to effect the same results as body acupuncture.
In Korean, Su means "Hand," and Jok means "Feet." The advantage of this system is its simplicity, safety and efficiency.The speed of response is often dramatic. It employs no forbidden or dangerous points, and is therefore suitable for use by paramedics and laypersons for self-treatment.
In addition to serving their normal function as appendages of the four limbs, the hands and feet themselves represent a small mirror image of the human body as a whole. Hands and feet are endowed with a "remote control" function, which can be employed to cure diseases throughout the entire body.
Cupping Theraphy
This is one of the techniques utilised within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and can be combined with Acupuncture and Tui Na massage
A vacuum is created inside a glass, plastic or bamboo cup before being placed on the skin, so that the cup sticks to the skin. This increases blood circulation to the area, and is excellent for pain, stiffness and congestion.
Does cupping hurt ?
Cupping feels like suction, and the pressure is adjusted to the person so that it is not uncomfortable. The distinctive circles sometimes left after cupping are where the cups have pulled 'stagnant blood' to the surface. This can vary in colour from pink to deep purple and can last from a few minutes to several days. The darker and longer lasting the circles, the more 'stagnation' was present, and the more the person most likely needed the cupping therapy!
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves the burning of mugwort, a small, spongy herb, to facilitate healing.
Moxibustion as a healing practice is as old as acupuncture .The Chinese word for acupuncture, zhenjiu, refers directly to this technique. Moxibustion is believed to have originated in China over 2,500 years ago. Like all traditional Chinese treatments, the goal of moxibustion is to bring the body into balance and ensure a consistent flow of qi. In this case, balance is achieved by the burning of moxa close to or directly on the skin.
Traditional moxibustion is a safe, effective, and easy-to-use therapy that can be a useful adjunct to conventional medicine for alleviating pain and improving function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
When used by a skilled practitioner of Chinese medicine, moxibustion can help stimulate sluggish, deficient or stagnated qi with the introduction of therapeutic heat. In so doing, it amplifies the healing effects of acupuncture and alleviates chronic stagnation.
Moxibustion is most often used to dispel cold stagnation like Hypothyroidism, Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), Sluggish digestion , Oversensitivity to cold, Fluid retention, Lowered immunity, Joint pain and arthritis, Depression and low mood.