Why choose acupuncture?
For thousands of years the Chinese have used the ancient art of acupuncture for treating a wide range of diseases and maintaining heath and vitality.
How does it work?
Acupuncture is based on a system of meridians connecting the body like the tube lines of the underground connect the entire city. Points on meridians can be likened to the stations along the tube lines. Treating the points is like ensuring that each station is running smoothly so that the whole system can perform as it should.
Is there evidence to support it?
Worldwide the popularity of acupuncture is growing along with an increasing body of research supporting its efficacy for a number of conditions. The World Health Organization recommends its use for 40 conditions and the NHS is beginning to prescribe acupuncture particularly for painful conditions and for nausea.
Is it safe and will it hurt?
Most people find that treatment is not only painless, but also extremely relaxing. It is very safe when practiced in accordance within the training and regulations from the British Acupuncture Council.