What does it do?
Acupuncture assists the body in its natural healing process and enables it to heal itself in body, mind and spirit, as far as Nature will allow. The process of healing takes place within our bodies all the time, and for the most part we are unaware; cuts heal, germs are rejected, temperatures rise and fall, infections come and go, as our bodies work endlessly to keep us well.
There are times however, when this natural process falters and we feel unwell. Chinese medicine is based on the belief that the symptoms that result are not the disease itself and that there is an underlying energy imbalance. This sends out distress signals that we label with names such as asthma, heartburn, high blood pressure, or anxiety state.
By accurately diagnosing and treating the underlying cause of disease, acupuncture heals the body from within and makes it possible for the symptoms of which we complain to gradually fade away. For this reason acupuncture is a gentle recovery process, which takes place from the inside to the outside, and while some patients find their symptoms relieved almost from the first treatment, many others are aware that they feel generally better before the specific problem improves. Hence the frequent comment; “I’m feeling better in myself” which refers to such things as increased energy and vitality, improved sleep, balanced appetite, greater confidence and enjoyment of life.