Acupuncture Worthing
Understanding acupuncture Worthing Acupuncture Worthing, at Broadwater Osteopathic Practice is provided by experienced acupuncturists Rebecca and Caroline. Both are dedicated to help local residents improve their wellbeing through this gentle treatment approach. They also believe in educating about health, wellness and acupuncture. What does acupuncture treatment involve? The body has an incredible inherent self-healing ability. […]
Can acupuncture help vertigo?
Can acupuncture help vertigo? Please note this information is provided by the British Acupuncture Council for reference. People with vertigo have the illusion that the environment is moving about them, or that they are moving with respect to the environment.(DTB 2009) The condition usually originates in the peripheral nervous system, for example, due to a disorder of […]
Acupuncture treatment for painful periods
Can acupuncture treatment help with period pains? Dysmenorrhoea is painful cramps originating in the uterus just prior to or during menstruation. It can be primary (i.e. without any organic pathology) or secondary (i.e. associated with a pathological condition, such as endometriosis or ovarian cysts). The pain usually lasts between 8 and 72 hours.(Fraser 1992) Adolescent […]
Acupuncture to help anxiety
Could acupuncture be used as part of a treatment protocol for anxiety? Please note this information comes directly from the British Acupuncture Council. Anxiety disorders include generalised anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post traumatic stress disorder (NICE 2007; Clinical Evidence 2007). They can be chronic and cause considerable distress and disability; […]
Acupuncture for colds and flu
Can colds and flu potentially benefit from acupuncture Please note that the source of this information comes directly from the British Acupuncture Council Resources. The British Acupuncture council provides lots of advice sheets on acupuncture for colds and flu and many other wellbeing issues. Acute upper respiratory tract viral infections are the most common diseases of human […]
Acupuncture what is it and how does it work?
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an therapy with origins in ancient China but slowly over time it’s success has moved from east to west. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body called meridians. There are 365 points mapped along 12 major Channels. More than 1,000 points are found on your hands, […]
