Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a natural treatment modality which is part of a broader system of medicine called Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is unique as it traditionally uses very fine needles to pierce the skin at specific locations ( acupuncture points) in order to stimulate the bodys natural healing ability. These days laser can also be used instead of needles for the same effect. Acupuncture aims to treat the underlying cause of your condition not merely the symptoms. And interestingly with acupuncture the physical, mental and emotional symptoms are just as important as each other in allowing the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor to make a diagnosis. The ultimate aim of acupuncture is to restore health and then to maintain wellness for life.
How acupuncture works
Acupuncture is a unique system of health care that is an integral part of a larger system of medicine known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This natural form of medicine has been utilized for thousands of years and is based on the flow of vital energy through the body known as “qi”.
Acupuncture works by manipulating or balancing the qi within the patient.
I often like to think of acupuncture working like a tune-up. Like tuning a musical instrument or tuning up a car back to the manufactures specifications. In this way allowing the body to get back to it’s optimum performance.
There isn’t a single theory that can clearly explain all the effects of acupuncture. However, there are a number of scientific theories that describe the different effects that occur during acupuncture treatment.
- Augmentation of Immunity Theory. Acupuncture has been shown to raise the levels of triglycerides, specific hormones, prostaglandins, white blood counts, gamma globins, opsonins, and overall antibody levels to increase immune function and resistance to disease.
- Endorphin Theory. Acupuncture stimulates the release of encephalins (a type of endorphin), which aids in pain relief and conditions of addiction.
- Neurotransmitter Theory. Acupuncture can effect the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) which relieve pain, treat psycho-emotional conditions and promote feelings of general well being.
- Circulatory Theory. Acupuncture can constrict or dilate blood vessels by influencing the release of histamine. This helps in controlling inflammation, musculoskeletal pain, as well as hyper/hypotension.
- Gate Control Theory. Acupuncture is used as a form of analgesia because it can overwhelm small C fibres in the nervous system. This effectively ‘shuts the gate’ to the part of the nervous system which perceives pain.
- Motor Gate Theory. Acupuncture can also ‘open a stuck gate’ in conditions of paralysis by activating spindle cells in the anterior horn. This brings about muscle contraction and can be useful in motor recovery.
Make an Acupuncture booking with Real Health today at our Mont Albert North or Blackburn North clinics in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
Appointments
Monday 9am till 12pm and 2:30pm till 6pm
Wednesday 9am till 12pm and 2:30pm till 5pm
Thursday 2.30pm till 6.30pm
Friday 9am till 12:30pm
Friday 3pm till 6:45pm
Saturday 9am till 12pm
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a natural treatment modality which is part of a broader system of medicine called Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupuncture is unique as it traditionally uses very fine needles to pierce the skin at specific locations ( acupuncture points) in order to stimulate the bodys natural healing ability. These days laser can also be used instead of needles for the same effect. Acupuncture aims to treat the underlying cause of your condition not merely the symptoms. And interestingly with acupuncture the physical, mental and emotional symptoms are just as important as each other in allowing the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) doctor to make a diagnosis. The ultimate aim of acupuncture is to restore health and then to maintain wellness for life.
How acupuncture works
Acupuncture is a unique system of health care that is an integral part of a larger system of medicine known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This natural form of medicine has been utilized for thousands of years and is based on the flow of vital energy through the body known as “qi”.
Acupuncture works by manipulating or balancing the qi within the patient.
I often like to think of acupuncture working like a tune-up. Like tuning a musical instrument or tuning up a car back to the manufactures specifications. In this way allowing the body to get back to it’s optimum performance.
There isn’t a single theory that can clearly explain all the effects of acupuncture. However, there are a number of scientific theories that describe the different effects that occur during acupuncture treatment.
- Augmentation of Immunity Theory. Acupuncture has been shown to raise the levels of triglycerides, specific hormones, prostaglandins, white blood counts, gamma globins, opsonins, and overall antibody levels to increase immune function and resistance to disease.
- Endorphin Theory. Acupuncture stimulates the release of encephalins (a type of endorphin), which aids in pain relief and conditions of addiction.
- Neurotransmitter Theory. Acupuncture can effect the release of neurotransmitters and neurohormones (such as serotonin and noradrenaline) which relieve pain, treat psycho-emotional conditions and promote feelings of general well being.
- Circulatory Theory. Acupuncture can constrict or dilate blood vessels by influencing the release of histamine. This helps in controlling inflammation, musculoskeletal pain, as well as hyper/hypotension.
- Gate Control Theory. Acupuncture is used as a form of analgesia because it can overwhelm small C fibres in the nervous system. This effectively ‘shuts the gate’ to the part of the nervous system which perceives pain.
- Motor Gate Theory. Acupuncture can also ‘open a stuck gate’ in conditions of paralysis by activating spindle cells in the anterior horn. This brings about muscle contraction and can be useful in motor recovery.
Make an Acupuncture booking with Real Health today at our Mont Albert North or Blackburn North clinics in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
Personalised Approach
Everyone is different, the reason you have a particular health concern is not necessarily the reason someone else has that same condition. Because of this I take an individual and tailored approach to your care plan. Your care plan may include many Naturopathic approaches including :- positive lifestyle changes like making dietary changes, therapeutic exercise , sleep hygiene and stress reduction techniques. Balancing hormones, improving gut health, supporting adrenal function, and addressing nutritional deficiencies. Organising pathology testing, reading current tests that you may already have...and the list goes on, depending on your individual needs and situation. This is definitely not a cookie cutter approach.
I may even need to concurrently refer you to another healthcare professional for specific advice.
If required you will also receive pathology request forms via post or email, and pathology kits via post. These typically may include saliva testing for hormones, nutritional deficiency testing, hair mineral analysis, food sensitivity testing, complete digestive stool analysis to test lower gut function and range of other standard and functional tests. Please note tests are an extra cost, you will pay for these tests via the lab running the tests and its entirely your choice. Reports will be sent to me and we will then discuss the findings. And then additions to your initial appointment recommendations can be made with this new information.