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ACUPUNCTURE
Introduction:
MY OWN PERSONAL STORY
Topics of Discussion
History What is Acupuncture What is it used for The Results
HISTORY Chinese Practiced it through Ancient Times and
is over 8,000 Years Old
It is an ancient form of healing
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system of diagnosing and successfully treating a wide range of conditions.
What is Acupuncture?
Energy flows through Pathways known as Meridians
Inserting a needle into a point releases the block and the body returns to well being and natural balance
The Meridians or Pathways relate to all the different organs of the body
Acupuncture can be used alone or combined with Western Medicine
THE PROCESS OF ACUPUNCTURE
There is 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body
Auriculotherapy?
CONSULTATIONReasons for attending
An account of Patient’s Medical History
Observations of Patient, complexion,Tongue and Pulse
Diagnosis
Course of Treatment
The skin is sterilized with alcohol, and the needles are inserted, frequently with a plastic guide tube. Needles may be manipulated in various ways, e.g. spun, flicked, or moved up and down relative to the skin, to encourage flow of Energy
TYPES OF TREATMENTS
Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine Moxibustion Cupping Dietary Advice Electro Acupuncture Detox Natural Immune Boosting Bio lamps
CUPPING
Moxibustion
MOST COMMON TREATED DISEASES
Skin disordersDepressionArthritisInsomniaFemale problemsFertilityAllergiesSciaticaSport injuriesHeadachesMultiple sclerosis Irritable bowel syndromePregnancy & postnatal care
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What is Acupuncture used for
CIRCULATORY DISORDERS
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
GYNECOLOIGAL/ GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
IMMUNE DISORDERS
ADDICTION
EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
EYE , EAR, NOSE AND THROAT DISORDERS
ACUPUNCTURE ALSO TREATS
CHEMOTHERAPY / RADIATION SIDE EFFECTS
DIABETES
DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS
WEIGHT CONTROL
THE AGING PROCESS
TO ACHIEVE RESULTS
• Patients must be willing to make changes to lifestyle
• Patients must be consistent in their appointments
• Patients must be committed and trust in their acupuncturist to help achieve the correct result
• Patients must be willing to do a maintenance programme which may be a treatment once a month, every 6 weeks or two to four times a year.
THE RESULTSFOR YOUR HAPPINESS GET THE BEST RESULTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
Freedom from suffering
Peace of mind
Improved appearance
Feeling good, lighter, easier, and even great!
Greater physical endurance
Greater acknowledgement of self
Stronger immune system
Retaining youthfulness
Greater relaxation
Money well spent – long-term financial savings
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Healthy Body + Healthy Mind = Happy Life
Thank you for listening!!
STOP POPPING PILLS, STOP PUTTING ALL
YOUR FAITH IN DOCTORS, HUMANS
MAKE MISTAKES TOO TRY SOMETHING
DIFFERENTTRY ACUPUNCTURE.....
RECOMMENDATIONS
Meridians Acupuncture Clinic
Eagar House
Woodlawn Road
Killarney
Phone Barbara O Leary 086 380 9067
Website: www. acukillarney.ie