How it can help you
Anterior MerdiansMany people come to acupuncture for help with a specific symptom or condition. Research conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) demonstrates that acupuncture is effective in treating amongst others the following conditions:
Hay Fever; Depression; Digestive disorders; Dysmenorrhoea; Headache; Blood pressure; Knee pain; Low back pain; Nausea and vomiting; Neck pain; Postoperative pain; Rheumatoid arthritis; Sciatica; Stroke.
The effect of good acupuncture, however, is to do more than simply cure the symptom. Acupuncture directed at restoring the overall energy balance will deal with the condition and also help the patient feel better in a general way. Hence the frequent comment, 'I'm feeling better in myself', which refers to such things as increased energy and vitality, greater enjoyment of life, greater confidence, better sleep or a more normal appetite.
This approach, where the whole person as well as the symptom is taken into consideration, is referred to as Classical Five- Element Acupuncture.
Many patients also come to an acupuncturist for preventive treatment. An acupuncturist can often detect and treat an energy imbalance before the patient is aware of any symptoms. The aim is to maintain health rather than overcoming a specific condition.
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What our clients say...
Work had become a big stress – it was affecting my sleep my relationship with my boyfriend. I didn’t believe that acupuncture could help this but a friend went and felt better so I gave it a try. Good! I am now so much stronger in myself now thanks to treatment. Work is easier and smoother and I have the capacity to get up out of the bed and face the day positively. I am now more relaxed and my boyfriend is happier to have a happier lady on his hands!
Deirdre, Wicklow
Spring is in the air! The burst of activity which surges out of the stillness of winter has no equal elsewhere in the year; new energy and dynamic growth pours out bringing life and vigour to everything. The colours of the daffodils and crocuses and the cherry blossom are a relief after the stark and bleak outlines of the winter horizon. Spring lambs are starting to emerge jumping around the fields as they do! So this is a time of growth birth hope and new life. The ancient Chinese observed that the same dynamic that is in nature is within us - we are part of nature and experience the same yearly cycle inside ourselves - spring energy manifests in us as the Wood Element.