Working as an Acupuncturist

A change in attitudes

• o      BMA Journal 1980

• In an article entitled "The flight from science." It suggested aspects of alternative medicine "ought to be as extinct as divination of the future by the examination of a bird's entrails".

• o BMA Journal 1999

• In a survey carried out by the BMA they found: • 56% of GP’s regularly arrange CAM treatments for their patients • 47% of those treatments are for Acupuncture • 79% would like to see Acupuncture on the NHS • 46% would like to practice Acupuncture themselves on their patients

an ancient

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Qi / Chi / Ki / Prana

Taoism Aristotelian Logic

To understand the different philosophies you have to start at the beginning

Perspectives

a machine ? a garden ?

Some conditions we treat•Headaches

• IBS

• Skin conditions, from excema to Psoriasis

• Muscular aches and pains

• Arthritis

• Rheumatism

• Structural problems: Bad backs, necks, hips, knees, feet

• Accident victims

• Pre & Post pregnancy

• Menopausal problems

• Infertility

• Depression

• ME

• MS

• Migraines

• States of Anxiety

• Panic Attacks

• Stress

• Alcohol problems

• To stop smoking

• Hayfever

• Poor circulation

• Insomnia

• Stroke victims

• Fatigue

•Asthma

• Tinnitus

• High Blood Pressure

Pulsetaking

Colour

Sound

Odour

Emotion

Our approachWe assess the state of the body by determining:

Yin & Yangimbalances

Ke CycleSheng Cycle

Five Element cycle

Techniques

Needles

All the points on the body

HeguL.I. 4

Joining ValleySource point Entry point Earth point

headaches, feversnosebleeds, sneezing, toothache, ulcers, mumps, lockjaw, tinnitus, arm pain, limb atrophy, painful

tendons & bones, balances

menstruation, promotes labour

Position of Acupuncture in the UK today

• 11,000 Acupuncturists in the UK today

• 1 in 5 people in the UK use CAM each year

• 72% don’t tell their GP’s

Archway House Natural health Centre

•Acupuncture•Aromatherapy•Chiropractic•Herbal Medicine•Sports Massage•Shiatsu

44 Coventry Road, Market Harborough

Tel/Fax : 01858 410820