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Information - For those who want to know more

The techniques of Eastern Medicine have been understood and practiced for thousands of years.  The techniques rely on the body’s own energy and the therapists’ ability to redirect this energy to enable the body to heal itself.

Acupuncture and Moxibustion

Acupuncture pain: Many people who have not experienced Acupuncture may be fearful of needles.  My Natural Clinic uses disposable needles which are exceptionally thin and cannot be compared with injection or sewing needles. The needle enters the skin very rapidly and the use of an ‘acupuncture tube’ means that the sensation is painless, and hardly felt on the skin.  If there is a second of pain it is very slight and quickly over.

Hibiki pain: This describes the so called ‘reverberation’ pain.  This occurs when the needle hits the specific acupuncture point, and the sensation is almost like a tiny ‘electric shock’.

The therapist may tap or slightly turn the needle to get greater stimulation on the selected point, but this would not be described as pain, more of a sensation.

What are acupuncture points or acupoints?

Commonly referred to as 'Tsubo' in Japanese, there are said to be 361 acupoints on the body (recognised by the WHO). In the long history of Oriental medicine, acupuncture points have been used up to the present day because they have been empirically reported as areas where symptoms can be particularly well treated when stimulated. For more information, see INFO  2-1. What is Oriental medicine acupuncture and moxibustion treatment - ‘Qi’, ‘Kei-raku’, ‘Kei-ketsu’?

What are the effects and duration of acupuncture and moxibustion?

 The extent of the effects of acupuncture and moxibustion treatment and its duration depends on the individual's condition, the area treated and the nature and the extent of the disorder. The duration of the treatment also varies from case to case. Therefore, a consultation with the therapist and post-treatment check-up is quite important. The duration of the treatment also varies from case to case. In addition, the treatment can be continued as maintenance for well-being.

What is the optimal frequency of receiving acupuncture and moxibustion treatment?

The optimum frequency of receiving acupuncture and moxibustion treatment depends on the cause and extent of the disorder. Please consult your therapist before the treatment.

What is the optimal frequency of receiving acupuncture and moxibustion treatment?

The optimum frequency of receiving acupuncture and moxibustion treatment depends on the cause and extent of the disorder. Please consult your therapist before the treatment.

​Treatment in General

Healing Crisis.

 

After the treatment, your metabolism will be stimulated and the function of the body becomes balanced. You may experience sleepiness and some increases in symptoms. You may even feel pain in another part of the body. These symptoms will be temporal and are part of the recovery process. This effect in the result of an increase in your ‘self-healing’ energy. Within 21-24 hours, you will feel an improvement in symptoms and a sense of well-being.

manipulative theapy

Manipulative therapy (manual therapy)

 

Manual therapy is an ancient form of therapy practiced with the hands. It is performed using only the bare hands, without the use of any drugs, supplements, instruments, tools, acupuncture, or moxibustion. It refers to treatment methods that affect muscles, joints, and other subcutaneous tissues through physical stimulation from above the skin, such as touching, stroking, rubbing, tapping, rubbing, pushing, and other physical manipulations.

Here are some examples of approaches to the main symptoms.

Neck and shoulder stiffness

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Neck and shoulder stiffness can be caused by a variety of factors, but it is mainly due to eyestrain and distortion of the body - for example, a straight neck or hunched back caused by prolonged use of a computer or smartphone - which puts strain on the shoulders. Acupuncture treatment approaches these causes and relieves stiff neck and shoulders. It is also effective for headaches caused by stiff neck and shoulders.

 

​Back pain

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Like stiff neck and shoulders, back pain often manifests itself as a result of problems with muscles and joints throughout the body, in addition to problems with the back itself. Acupuncture treatment improves blood circulation throughout the body, thereby relieving back pain. It also increases the body's natural healing power, resulting in a gradual improvement of chronic pain.

 

Eye strain

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Eye strain can be improved by stimulating acupuncture points around the eyes, above the ears, or on the top of the head with acupuncture or moxibustion. In some cases, the cause of eye strain may also be a malfunction of the internal organs. Stimulation of acupuncture points can be effective in such cases.

 

​Malfunction of the autonomic nervous system

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The autonomic nervous system is the nervous system that controls the body's functions, such as internal organs, metabolism and body temperature, 24 hours a day. Our bodies are supported by keeping a balance between the sympathetic nervous system which activates the mind and body, and the parasympathetic nervous system which rests the body. When the sympathetic nervous system is disturbed by stress, it can cause general tiredness, insomnia and a variety of other problems in the mind and body. These ailments can also be improved by acupuncture treatment.

 

​Common female diseases

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Acupuncture is effective for cold, anaemia, menstrual abnormalities and menopausal disorders that are common in women. It is also effective for morning sickness and swelling.

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