Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at Roots Salon

Acupuncture is an ancient method of healing which has been practised in China and the Far East for thousands of years. It is based on the principle that good health is a state in which our entire system of physical, mental and spiritual well-.being is in harmony with itself and with its environment. When this harmony is disturbed, illness may result. Such disturbance can arise from a wide variety of causes, including extreme emotional states, bad nutrition, hereditary factors, viruses, bacteria, poisons, trauma and even bad climatic conditions. You might visit an acupuncturist because you have a specific problem and you want to see if and how the treatment can help, or you might simply be curious to experience it.
Either way, the acupuncturist will begin by assessing your general state of health, in order to identify any underlying disharmony. This is accomplished with what is known as the traditional Diagnosis, in which the practitioner observes tongue, pulse and general bodily conditions. From here he or she can establish the most suitable treatment for you. In addition to traditional acupuncture treatment, the practitioner may well give advice on diet, nutritional supplements, exercise and lifestyle. In this way, a traditional acupuncturist works in a holistic way, and therefore will treat YOU rather than the disease.

As a complete system of medicine in its own right, acupuncture can alleviate a great number of complaints, such as anxiety states, panic attacks, Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, digestive disorders (including Irritable Bowel Syndrome), fatigue, High Blood pressure, indeterminate aches and pains, menstrual and menopausal problems, migraines, sciatica, skin problems and a wide range of stress related conditions.
In particular, it's a great treatment for people who find that they do not fit in with the conventional "western" sense of illness.... it is an ideal treatment when you are feeling tired, run down or just not "quite right". It is also a very effective preventative treatment, improving your inner strength and constitution. In fact this used to be the main aim of the Chinese doctor, who only received payment while his patients remained well!!

Most people's undertanding of acupuncture is that it involves the 'sticking in' of needles. This is true, but the process is nothing like having a traditional injection or giving blood.
The needles are very fine, and the sensation when the practitioner inserts them just the under the skin is generally a tingling or a dull ache. During and after treatment patients can feel extremely relaxed and experience a sense of quiet well-being. However, healing can sometimes be accompanied by a process of adjustment, during which a patient might experience a physical or emotional rection which will quickly pass.

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