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What can we treat?<\/h1>\n

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Acupuncture has been found to be helpful <\/span>in the treatment of many chronic and p<\/span>ainful conditions including:<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can be <\/span>
effective for many other conditions not <\/span>
listed here, even when other forms of <\/span>
treatment have been tried, or where there <\/span>
appears to be no explanation for the <\/span>
problem in terms of conventional medicine. <\/span><\/p>\n

Chinese Medicine looks at the problem in <\/span>
terms of the whole person, and attempts <\/span>
to determine and treat the underlying <\/span>
cause, not just the symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pain<\/span><\/h1>\n

Pain is one of the most common reasons for <\/span>
choosing acupuncture treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are different theories as to why it can be <\/span>
effective: it may block the pain messages to the <\/span>
brain, or act as a type of counter-pain, or <\/span>
stimulate the body’s own natural pain-killing <\/span>
substances.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Back pain, migraine, sciatica, arthritis, tendonitis <\/span>and sprains are some of the painful conditions <\/span>which acupuncture can help relieve. <\/span>Many people find some relief from the very first <\/span>treatment, but in most cases, especially if the\u00a0<\/span>problem is a long-standing one or it is <\/span>aggravated by your job or lifestyle, a course of <\/span>treatment will be needed. Sometimes the relief is <\/span>temporary at first, but increases with more <\/span>treatments, as acupuncture has a cumulative <\/span>effect on the body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Most people who come for treatment will be given acupuncture but we may also support this\u00a0with tui na massage, moxibustion, electro acupuncture, cupping, medicated oils and plasters where appropriate. Some of these practices can even replace acupuncture, rather than support it, for those who really do not like the idea of needles!<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Facial Acupuncture<\/span><\/h2>\n

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In facial acupuncture, fine <\/span>needles are inserted into the <\/span>face and body to nourish and <\/span>stimulate the internal organs <\/span>and thereby benefit the cells, <\/span>skin and muscles of the face. <\/span>Acupuncture has proven <\/span>benefits for the treatment of a <\/span>wide variety of conditions. The <\/span>same principles, of <\/span>rebalancing the flow of energy <\/span>and blood in the body, apply <\/span>to facial acupuncture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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No. Acupuncture can treat fine <\/span>lines, puffiness, redness, dark <\/span>shadows and ‘bags’ under the <\/span>eyes but it cannot have the <\/span>same impact as surgery. It <\/span>will not instantly wipe away <\/span>every sign of age: the effects <\/span>are more natural, as the <\/span>imbalances causing your facial <\/span>condition are addressed from <\/span>within. Furthermore, it is a <\/span>safe, gentle and less invasive <\/span>treatment, without chemicals <\/span>or injections.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fine needles are inserted into <\/span>specific acupuncture points on <\/span>the face and body and given <\/span>some gentle manipulation to <\/span>stimulate the flow of blood <\/span>and energy (Qi). The benefits <\/span>of this stimulation can <\/span>sometimes be seen right <\/span>away on the face. The <\/span>needles stimulate the nervous <\/span>system to release chemicals <\/span>in the muscles, spinal cord <\/span>and brain to influence the <\/span>body’s own internal regulation. <\/span>Therefore this is a whole-body <\/span>treatment, not just a cosmetic <\/span>procedure. The condition of <\/span>the internal organs is reflected <\/span>in the face, and treating any <\/span>imbalances in these will have <\/span>a positive effect on the <\/span>complexion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The first treatment lasts about <\/span>an hour and a half as a full <\/span>history is taken. Subsequent <\/span>treatments take up to one <\/span>hour, and each session ends <\/span>with a short, facial tui na <\/span>massage. A course of ten <\/span>treatments is standard, with <\/span>the occasional follow-up <\/span>treatment as needed. If you <\/span>have been a sun worshipper <\/span>or smoker for many years, <\/span>more treatments may be <\/span>needed to achieve results. <\/span>This may seem a long <\/span>commitment but it has taken <\/span>years for your face to arrive <\/span>at its current condition, so the <\/span>combined effects of the <\/span>years, the sun and your <\/span>lifestyle will not be reversed <\/span>overnight.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The side effects tend to be <\/span>positive ones. As the whole <\/span>person is treated, not just the <\/span>face, the effect is a general <\/span>re-balancing. You may <\/span>experience better sleep, or <\/span>improved digestion, more <\/span>energy, or just feel better in <\/span>yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Surprisingly, no! If any of the <\/span>needles are uncomfortable <\/span>they are removed. You will <\/span>feel something, but rather <\/span>than pain it is more likely to be <\/span>a tingling, or warm, dull, or <\/span>numb sensation. Most people <\/span>find the treatment a very <\/span>relaxing experience. There is <\/span>a slight chance of minor <\/span>bruising but needles on the <\/span>face are manipulated less <\/span>than on the body, to minimise <\/span>this possibility.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you want to give your face <\/span>and general well-being a <\/span>boost, but don’t want to go <\/span>down the route of injections or <\/span>the scalpel, then acupuncture <\/span>could be for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Stop Smoking<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Acupuncture is a recognised treatment for <\/span>addictions because of its ability to curb <\/span>withdrawal symptoms and manage <\/span>cravings. If motivated, acupuncture can <\/span>empower the patient to take control. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Acupuncture targets the cravings and\u00a0<\/span>restlessness people commonly experience <\/span>when they quit. It aids relaxation by <\/span>stimulating the release of endorphins. By <\/span>helping the body become more balanced, <\/span>acupuncture and herbal medicine can be <\/span>helpful in managing physiological\u00a0<\/span>withdrawal symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Generally the treatment reduces cravings from 20+ to 3-4 per day and can stop them completely. It works best if the patient refrains from smoking for 5 hours prior to treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n

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You will be asked questions about <\/span>
smoking habits, lifestyle, and physical and <\/span>
emotional symptoms. Blood pressure will <\/span>
be measured and the tongue and pulse <\/span>
will be examined. <\/span><\/p>\n

Ear seeds are commonly used in the <\/span>
treatment of addictions. Seeds on <\/span>
adhesive patches are placed <\/span>
at selected points on the outer ear which <\/span>
relate to smoking-related organs such as <\/span>
the mouth, throat, lungs and airways. The <\/span>
patient is advised to press <\/span>
on the ear seeds when they feel a <\/span>
craving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acupuncture needles are used on certain <\/span>
body points, mainly around the hands and <\/span>
feet, depending on the individual patient\u2019s <\/span>
symptoms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Herbal teas or medicine may be <\/span>
prescribed to help with relaxation and <\/span>
discourage cravings. Lifestyle <\/span>
advice will include the drinking of fluids, <\/span>
intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and <\/span>
regular exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If the patient can resist smoking for 24 <\/span>hours after their first treatment, they have <\/span>
a 90% chance of <\/span>success. A total of 2-3 treatments is <\/span>recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fertility<\/h2>\n

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Acupuncture has been used in China for <\/span>
centuries to support fertility (both male <\/span>
and female) and pregnancy. Acupuncture <\/span>
can be used to promote fertility and to <\/span>
help couples who are experiencing <\/span>
problems conceiving and are preparing for <\/span>
artificial reproductive technology. Once <\/span>
pregnant, acupuncture can also help <\/span>
support a variety of pregnancy related <\/span>
issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From a Traditional Chinese Medicine <\/span>viewpoint, acupuncture is effective <\/span>because it helps relieve stress, corrects <\/span>imbalances and increases the circulation <\/span>of Qi and Blood. From a Western view it <\/span>is thought to help in the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

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a<\/span>. Regulating the menstrual cycle –
stabilising hormones like FSH and
oestrogen to help alleviate causes of
cycle irregularity. Acupuncture is thought
to help restore the natural flow of a
working, regular, cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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b<\/span>. Enhance egg development – boosting
circulation to the ovaries making more
follicles and healthier eggs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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c<\/span>. Improving the endometrial lining –
increasing circulation to the uterus,
strengthening its lining and its ability to
hold the eggs full term.<\/span><\/p>\n

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d<\/span>. Relaxing the patient- stimulating opioids
to provide stress relief during an
emotional, anxious time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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e<\/span>. Improving sperm quality and quantity –
Research (1) has shown that sperm form,
motility, count, density and vitality were all
encouraged with acupuncture treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Kidney system is responsible for reproduction, growth and development. The Kidneys store a substance called Essence which is the foundation on which our bodies function and develop. Some of our Essence is inherited from our parents, and the rest comes from the food we eat and the way we live our lives. This store of Essence is used up as we move through our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n

The strength of our Essence is a significant factor in conception and determines the health and vitality of our children. If the parents\u2019 Essence is inadequate, due to inherited constitution, ageing, overwork, excessive physical exertion, irregular diet,inadequate rest or chronic illness, then there may be problems in conceiving.<\/p>\n

If a couple want to have a child, there are ways to support their Kidney Essence:<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>–<\/span> Maintain a proper diet, high in wholefoods and avoiding excessive amounts of cold, raw and sugary foods
<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span> Avoid exposure to cold and damp conditions
<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span> Deal with stress and emotions appropriately
<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span> Abstain from smoking; reduce intake of coffee and alcohol
<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

–<\/span> Maintain regular work and rest patterns<\/span><\/p>\n

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A full case history is taken and all aspects <\/span>
of the patient\u2019s lifestyle are taken into <\/span>
account, as matters such as diet and the <\/span>
emotions have an important part to play in <\/span>
reproductive health.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tongue and pulse are examined as <\/span>
these can reveal important information <\/span>
about the patient\u2019s health and constitution. <\/span>
Every patient presenting with fertility <\/span>
problems is different and their treatment , <\/span>
therefore, is unique to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

In determining the treatment plan, the <\/span>
patient\u2019s history, <\/span>
symptoms, lifestyle, tongue and pulse are <\/span>
all assessed in order to determine the <\/span>
\u2018pattern of disharmony\u2019. The purpose of <\/span>
treatment is not just to treat infertility, but <\/span>
to address the underlying disharmony <\/span>
which is preventing conception. <\/span><\/p>\n

The acupuncture treatment itself may <\/span>
involve around 8\u201416 needles which are <\/span>
left in place for 20 minutes. Other Chinese <\/span>
medicine treatments such as moxibustion <\/span>
and tui na massage may also be used. <\/span>
After the first visit, treatments normally <\/span>
take 45\u201460 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n

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The course of treatment for infertility is <\/span>
usually longer than for other conditions. <\/span>
This is because changes can only be <\/span>
observed on a monthly cycle, and it may <\/span>
take many cycles for the underlying <\/span>
problem to be addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n

A course of treatment of between three <\/span>
and six months would not be unusual, <\/span>
which is equal to three to six weeks in the <\/span>
treatment of other problems. <\/span>
Unfortunately acupuncture is not a \u2018quick <\/span>
fix\u2019 and there may be a need to make <\/span>
dietary and lifestyle changes to support <\/span>
the treatment in clinic and increase the <\/span>
chances of success.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Many couples who have difficulty <\/span>
conceiving by traditional methods employ <\/span>
various techniques to assist them in the <\/span>
reproductive process. The most common <\/span>
is In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). In cases <\/span>
where the male sperm count is low a <\/span>
different procedure known as <\/span>
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) <\/span>
may be used. Success rates for each <\/span>
therapy range from as low as 1% to as <\/span>
high as 50%. <\/span><\/p>\n

In 2002, groundbreaking research (2) <\/span>
showed that adding acupuncture to the <\/span>
treatment regime dramatically improved <\/span>
pregnancy rates. These findings were <\/span>
confirmed and heightened in 2008 when <\/span>
Eric Manheimer published a <\/span>
comprehensive review of acupuncture’s <\/span>
effects on IVF treatment in the British <\/span>
Medical Journal (3). In the review, seven <\/span>
trials, all published since 2002 and carried <\/span>
out under strict control procedures in <\/span>
western countries, featured 1366 women <\/span>
undergoing IVF or ICSI. The women were <\/span>
randomly assigned to a control group or <\/span>
an acupuncture group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Six weeks after embryo transfer all <\/span>
women were given ultrasound <\/span>
examinations where scientists found <\/span>
pregnancy rates on average 65% higher in <\/span>
the acupuncture group. Furthermore, the <\/span>
trials showed an 87% increase in <\/span>
continuing pregnancy and a 91% increase <\/span>
in live births. All the results are statistically <\/span>
significant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Acupuncture is a safe adjunctive therapy <\/span>
for women undergoing IVF\/ICSI as there <\/span>
are no adverse effects from the <\/span>
treatment. It can also be used throughout <\/span>
all stages of pregnancy to ease morning <\/span>
sickness, back pain, sciatica, breech <\/span>
presentation and labour induction.<\/span><\/p>\n

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References<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Neal J. Acupuncture for male infertility.<\/span>www.lineone.net. Accessed November 2008<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Paulus W et al. Influence of acupuncture on the\u00a0pregnancy rate in patients who undergo assisted\u00a0reproduction therapy. Fertility and Sterility. April\u00a02002; 77: 4<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Manheimer E, et al. Effects of acupuncture on
rates of pregnancy and live births among women
undergoing in vitro fertilisation: systematic review\u00a0and meta-analysis. British Medical Journal.\u00a0February 2008; 336: 545-549<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Tang, S (2007) ‘Infertility and TCM’<\/span> seminar
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5. Zhao, X (2006) <\/span>‘Traditional Chinese Medicine for\u00a0Women’<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leighton House<\/span>
Leighton Business Park<\/span>
Chester High Road<\/span>
Heswall<\/span>
Wirral<\/span>
Merseyside<\/span>
CH60 3RZ<\/span><\/p>\n

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Directions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We are located just off the Chester High Road,\u00a0about half a mile from the Gayton roundabout and\u00a010 minutes from Junction 4 M53. <\/span><\/p>\n

Turn left at the\u00a0‘Welcome to Cheshire’ sign<\/b>, between the garages (opposite Boathouse Lane). <\/span><\/p>\n

As you go through the gates, you will see the Acupuncture\u00a0First clinic<\/b> to your left<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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