How Acupuncture Works
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points around the body that have direct effect on crucial hormones and regulatory substances in the body which have remarkable healing effects. Acupuncture harnesses the natural internal power of the body, mind and spirit to restore good health.
The World Health Organisation and the British Medical Journal has published numerous studies to prove the effectiveness of Acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions. A consultation will take into account your whole physical and emotional well being and patients usually leave with a sense of calm, well being and restored energy.
Acupuncture Benefits
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture can treat a wide range of issues. Here is a brief list of some of the conditions that respond very well to Acupuncture:
Back, Neck and General Musculo-Skeletal
- Headaches & Migraines
- Stiff Neck , Back Pain
- Dental & Facial Pain
- Sciatica
- Tennis Elbow
- Sports Injury
- Arthritis
General Conditions
- Allergies - Food Intolerance, Hayfever, Rhinitis, Asthma
- Skin - Exzema, Psoriasis, Acne
- Gastric and Intestinal - IBS, ulcers, diarrhoea, colitis, hyper acidity
- Colds & Flu - Respiratory Illness
- Pregnancy complaints and Labour Induction
Mental and Emotional
- Stress, anxiety and insomnia
- Depression
- Addictions - smoking, drugs, alcohol, OCD
Fertilty & IVF
Acupuncture treatment is completely individualised and works to harmonise the body's organs and energy. This in turn can increase the chance of pregnancy by 65% as documented in the British Medical Journal. Furthermore, getting pregnant is really only half the battle. Fertility Acupuncture improves the chances of a full term successful pregnancy and a live birth by nearly 90%.
Fertility Acupuncture is usually best started at least 3 months prior to trying to conceive. The treatment will work to achieve several improvements from improved uterine blood flow through to improved egg quality and better regulation of pregnancy hormones. Acupuncture can also be helpful in relieving other pregnancy related issues such as morning sickness, digestive problems, backache and general fatigue. At the later stages of pregnancy, acupuncture can be used to turn a breech baby and induce labour.
Cosmetic Acupuncture and Facial Rejuvenation
Cosmetic facial acupuncture is the non-surgical system for rejuvenating the face and revitalising the whole body. Cosmetic facial acupuncture can help the skin to regain its natural tone and condition. Chinese medicine has for thousands of years learnt the secrets of stimulating the skin so that it regenerates from its micro-cellular level to restore a youthful look and feel.
In recent years, Botox has grown in popularity but uses powerful toxic compounds, requires constant “top-up” and can have very unpredictable and unnatural looking outcomes. Cosmetic acupuncture uses the bodies natural ability to heal, lift and repair. It stimulates healthy regeneration of the collagen in the skin that provides a wonderful and powerful natural alternative to Botox or surgical intervention.
In addition to helping tone, lift and reduce the effects of maturity on the skin, treatment is also effective in clearing other skin conditions such as pimples, pore issues and acne. The treatment will improve the general facial circulation and drainage of lymph and will leave your face with a glow.
Facial Revitalisation can achieve reduced laughter lines, crows feet and forehead furrows. It can also:
- Eliminate fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduce large wrinkles
- Lift jowls and eyelids
- Reduce swelling, puffiness and bags around the eyes
- Improve the appearance of dark circles around the eyes
- Stimulate natural collagen production
- Give the skin better hydration ability
- Reduce or eliminate double chins
- Brighten, balance and improve complexion
Studies published in the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture in 1996 showed that of the people who received Facial Acupuncture, 90% demonstrated marked results after only their first treatment.
Over the course of treatments you can expect to look more radiant and start to feel more at balance and happy in yourself. Facial Revitalising Acupuncture will bring your natural beauty to the surface.
At CityPoint , Shaila will be looking at you holistically and will explore many areas of your health, well being and emotional states. These all have an impact on your health, well being and vitality. Taking the time to understand the issues and using experience from all the branches of alternative therapy, Shaila will then proceed to formulate a treatment plan.
Shaila Karim Bsc(Hons), DCHAc, CMIR, graduated in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Medicine from the University of Beijing and completed a post graduate course specialising in fertility and cosmetic acupuncture in London. Shaila also holds a degree in Homeopathic Medicine. Shaila brings to her practice a truly holistic approach and will often prescribe combination treatments that use the best of these wonderful therapies.
For more information or to book a consultation please contact the Spa reception or you can contact Shaila directly at shaila@naturalwayforward.co.uk or visit her website at www.naturalwayforward.co.uk