What can acupuncture help?
Acupuncture can help with a broad range of conditions from emotional or mental health problems to digestive issues, pain, hormonal imbalance, reproductive health and skin conditions. If you'd like to have a chat, get in touch to arrange a 15 minute consultation.
Fertility acupuncture can be undertaken to support people looking to conceive naturally as well as those preparing for IVF. Sessions include a detailed diagnosis to inform the treatment plan as well as a review of any conventional tests that have been done and advice on any that might be needed. Diet and lifestyle advice is another important component.
We all experience periods of stress and it isn't always a bad thing. But when stress becomes chronic we might feel overwhelmed and emotional, find it hard to sleep and experience low motivation. Acupuncture has been shown to help regulate the parasympathetic nervous system which helps to calm us when we're in fight or flight.
Anxiety is a common side effects of our always on modern lifestyles, and is thought to affect over 8 million people in the UK. There is now a good body of evidence to show that acupuncture is effective in helping people experiencing anxiety, so much so that it is recommended by Anxiety UK as an effective treatment option.
There is a good body of research into acupuncture for headaches and migraines, and it is recommended by the NHS as a viable treatment option. The British Medical journal also published an article stating that acupuncture should be recommended as an effective alternative to drugs. Acupuncture has few side effects and is safe and gentle option for sufferers.
You don't need to have anything specific wrong with you to come for a course of acupuncture. Many people describe 'feeling better in themselves' after a few treatments and notice broad ranging improvements in their physical and emotional health. You could come for help with grief, trauma, a breakup, feeling stuck or like life isn't flowing as you'd like.
Pregnancy ailments can be hard to treat conventionally and many pregnant women are understandably reluctant to take medications unless absolutely necessary. Acupuncture provides a safe and effective solution. Pregnancy acupuncture can help with morning sickness, fatigue, heartburn, backache, sciatica, pubic pain, insomnia, anxiety and stress. Pre-birth acupuncture is recommended from week 36 to prepare for labour, and induction treatment is available to promote labour for women who are post-term.
Sleep is vital for life. It restores body and mind, and when we aren't sleeping well it can affect every area of our life. We now know that without good sleep our hormones are affected, our mood, creativity, energy levels and even our immunity. Studies have shown acupuncture can help with length and quality of sleep.
There is now a good body of research into the use of acupuncture treatment for chronic pain, so much so that it is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It can be helpful for many different conditions including headaches and migraines, back pain, sciatica, shoulder pain, fibromyalgia, plantar fasciitis and more.
There are many ways acupuncture can help anyone interested in managing their weight. Poor sleep, low energy and chronic stress all increase the likelihood of gaining weight, and are all areas acupuncture can help with. By addressing imbalances acupuncture can help springboard us into a positive spiral, where we are able to make better choices and feel more connected with our body and overall health.
Acupuncture can help these conditions and many more. To book in or arrange a free 15 minute consultation, get in touch.