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What is Acupuncture?

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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is part of a 3000-year-old system of medicine developed in the Far East. As an holistic treatment, it considers the whole person as well as the symptoms in order to establish and address the root of the illness. This reduces the chances of the condition recurring.

A large part of the treatment involves detailed questioning of the patient about their lifestyle and health issues. The pulse is taken and the tongue observed to build up a complete picture of the patient and their condition, after which needles are placed in the appropriate points.

Additional heat may also be added to boost the treatment through the process of moxibustion.

The new Advertising Standards Authority ruling means that, despite 3000 years of history, we are not allowed to make claims about its effectiveness with Western medical complaints unless we can also provide a link to a Western medical study to back it up.

The British Acupuncture Council has produced a series of fact sheets which help to explain how it can work with a variety of conditions, including fertility, aches and pains and general well being.

Call Lorna on 07960 852338 to book your acupuncture treatment at her clinics in Leigh-on-sea, Southend-on-Sea and London.

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Shambhala Studios
Therapy Room 1
11 Leighcliff Buildings
Maple Avenue
LEIGH-ON-SEA
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Also at
The Therapy Life Centre
11 Prittlewell Chase
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 0RX

Moxibustion

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Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

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If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

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Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.

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