How does Acupuncture work?
Chinese medicine calls the energy that flows through your body qi. Chinese medicine practitioners believe qi disruptions create imbalances in your body’s energy that lead to illness.
The flow of energy around the body can be disrupted by any number of emotional and physical causes.
Acupuncture aims to rebalance your body
Research conducted by Western practitioners has explored the mechanisms through which acupuncture may work. It is suggested that acupuncture can stimulates the nervous system and influence the production of hormones and neurotransmitters. This can lead to biochemical changes in the body, which in turn activate the body’s natural healing ability.
Why choose Acupuncture?
In the past decade acupuncture has begun to feature more prominently in mainstream healthcare in the UK to treat a wide range of medical conditions and symptoms.
It is widely accepted as an effective solution to relieve discomfort associated with a range of illnesses and symptoms both as a standalone therapy and alongside conventional medical treatment.
Increasingly, it is being used for overall wellbeing, relaxation, stress management and energy levels.
A safe treatment
When carried out by a qualified practitioner, acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments in the UK and has virtually no unpleasant side effects. Acupuncture is considered suitable for all ages.
Acupuncturists insured by the British Acupuncture Council, have a degree level qualification, and adhere to codes of safe practice and professional conduct. The Council guarantees excellence in training, safe practice and professional conduct and is regulated by The Professional Standards Authority.
