Stress, Anxiety and Sleep problems
Stress and anxiety are all too common in today’s fast paced, high pressured society. The human body is not designed to deal with chronic low grade stress and if not managed, physical and psychological illnesses may manifest. Therefore, it is important to manage your stress and anxiety levels before they become health problems.
One of the benefits of Acupuncture is to help calm the body and mind relieving stress. Certain herbs may also induce a feeling of calmness, support you in times of stress, and also aid in better sleep and rest.
Pain Management
Acupuncture is renowned for its pain relief capabilities this is because certain types of acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins which is your body’s natural pain relief chemical. A course of acupuncture may be able to relieve chronic pain like back pain, headaches/migraines, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal problems. Other treatments may include cupping, guasha, moxibustion and some tuina (massage).
Digestion Problems
Many people suffer from chronic digestion problems ranging from bloating, indigestion and heart burn, to constipation and diarrhea. Chinese Medicine views the digestive system as paramount in a person’s health and wellbeing. If you do not digest well then nutrients from foods will not be absorbed and won’t be beneficial to your body. Ensuring your digestion functions properly is the cornerstone of our treatments.
Acupuncture and herbs will be the main therapies used along with diet therapy and lifestyle advice.
Stress and Fatigue
Many people have reached the stage of burn out in their stressful lives. At this stage your energy levels are low regardless of how much you rest and eat.
A rebalancing of your body’s energy production system may be required, Chinese Medicine calls this boosting of Qi (energy) and Blood. With sufficient Qi and Blood your body can perform at its optimal level.