Conditions
Acupuncture has become one of the most researched and documented forms of alternative medical practices in Britain. Great commendation in its treatment of pain and mood disorders has resulted in acupuncture being approved by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the treatment of over 70 disorders and conditions.
Current clinically-controlled trials demonstrate acupuncture can effectively treat or reduce symptoms in many of the following chronic and acute conditions:
Blood and Circulation
Anaemia, angina, blood pressure problems, COAD/COPD, heart palpitations, hypertension, oedema, pain in the chest, swelling of the limbs, varicose veins.
Digestion
Abdominal pain/bloating/indigestion, constipation/diarrhoea, irritable bowel (IBS), morning sickness, nausea and vomiting, travel sickness and Chemotherapy-induced vomiting.
Chest, Allergies and Immunity
Allergies, asthma, bronchitis, common cold, chemotherapy/radiotherapy-related weakened immunity, hay-fever, low immunity, tonsillitis.
Gynaecological
All aspects of pre-natal, peri-natal and post-natal care, induction for delayed labour, infertility and support with IVF and fertility treatments, menstrual problems, PCOS (poly-cystic ovary syndrome), PMS, menopausal symptoms, morning sickness.
Skin
Acne, eczema and psoriasis, fungal conditions – warts and verrucae.
Mind, Mood and Energy
Addiction - substance/alcohol/smoking addictions and withdrawal, anxiety, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), depression, diabetes, eating disorders, insomnia, fibromyalgia, metabolic disorder, obesity and excess body weight, panic, phobia, stress, restlessness and agitation, thyroid problems.
Urogenital Disorders
Cystitis, prostatitis, urinary and kidney disorders.
Neurological
Bell's palsy, post-surgical pain and recovery. TIA and stroke.
Pain
Arthritis, cervical spondalopathy, cervical spondylosis, cancer-related pain, fallen arches (of the feet), heel bursitis, jaw ache, jaw clenching and teeth grinding, low back pain, menstrual cramps migraine/headache, muscle and joint pains, neck and shoulder pain, osteoporosis, plantar faciitis, scoliosis, sciatica and hip pain, stiffness and immobility, sports injury, TGN (trigeminal neuralgia) and TMJ (temperomandibular joint) pain, tennis elbow, toothache, weak/stiff/painful knees and ankles.
Although TCM does not claim to cure the following conditions, it can be of great benefit in easing and managing the symptoms of chronic illnesses such as: Cancer, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
