How Can Acupuncture Help?

Many patients who have had acupuncture simply find they feel better in themselves, feeling stronger, more decisive or confident, or less affected by life events. Often they cannot describe how they feel different, yet the evidence is there in their new found abilities. This may enable patients to improve their life situations for the better, often facilitating radical change.

Acupuncture can be beneficial in the treatment of:

• addiction
• anxiety
• arthritis
• asthma
• circulatory problems
• depression
• general aches and pains
• hayfever
• high blood pressure
• IBS
• immune system support
• infertility (male and female)
• menstrual and menopausal problems
• migraine and headaches
• skin conditions
• stress
• tiredness

These are just some of the conditions that can benefit from treatment, and acupuncture can also can lead to increased energy levels, a healthier approach to appetite, better quality sleep and a general feeling of wellbeing. It can also help with self-esteem, confidence, anger management and enable us to deal with emotional issues, since emotional states such as anxiety, stress, anger, fear, grief, or frustration particularly when they are suppressed, all upset the natural balance of Qi energy.