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2. How does it work? 3. What can I expect when I visit an acupuncturist? 4. How many treatments do I need? 5. How will I feel after treatment? 6. What kinds of problems can acupuncture treat? 7. Can I claim for acupuncture treatment on my health insurance?
1. What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated in China over 5,000 years ago. This ancient art of healing has become widely accepted throughout the western world over the past 30 years. Acupuncture is a natural therapy, which has several major benefits:
● Treats both the symptoms and the cause of disease ● Offers a holistic approach that links body, mind and emotions ● Effectively treats many common ailments ● Can provide drug-free pain relief In Chinese Medicine the human body is likened to a highly complex electrical circuit, but instead of circulating electricity, the body circulates a specialised biological energy or life force called Qi (chi). The Qi flows through countless energy pathways called meridians throughout the body, linking and integrating the organs and tissues to make sure that they function to perfection. During physical or emotional stress, exposure to harsh weather or a prolonged unhealthy life-style, the balance and strength of Qi flowing through the meridians is disrupted, resulting in a discomfort or disease. Acupuncture (and Chinese massage) can stimulate the effected areas along these meridians in order to restore the balance of Qi and bring equilibrium back within the body.  3. What can I expect when I visit an acupuncturist? Traditional Chinese Medicine views you as a complex blend of body, mind, emotion and spirit. During your visit, your practitioner is concerned with all aspects of your health. Details of your medical and family history, occupation and life-style habits are collected along with your subjective symptoms. Your practitioner will also use ancient diagnostic methods, called Tongue and Pulse diagnosis. Your treatment will then be tailored specifically for you. 4. How many treatments do I need? After a careful assessment of your current health complaint, including its cause, your acupuncturist can give you a general idea of how many treatments will be required. The number and frequency of the treatments will depend on several factors. These include the duration and intensity of your present illness, as well as your age, constitution and general health. 5. How will I feel after treatment? Most people fall asleep during an acupuncture treatment and wake up feeling relaxed. The first changes you may notice are a general improvement of energy levels, sleep and reduction of stress. Some people may respond quickly to treatment while others experience a more gradual improvement. 
6. What kinds of problems can acupuncture treat?
● Digestive: toothache, gingivitis, ulcers, gastritis, hyperacidity, colitis, constipation, diarrhoea, dysentery, liver and gall bladder disorders, weight control ● Neurological and muscular: headache, migraine, paralysis, neuropathy, nervous tension, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, back and neck pain, arthritis, sciatica ● Cardio-vascular: high and low blood pressure, chest pain, poor circulation, muscle cramps ● Uro-genital: cystitis, prostatitis, low libido, urinary retention, kidney disorders, nocturia and bladder dysfunction ● Gynecology: all kinds of gynaecological and obstetric problems ● Eyes: visual disorders, conjunctivitis, simple cataract and myopia ● Skin: eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, rashes, herpes zoster, acne and dandruff ● Sporting injuries: sprains, cartilage problems, torn muscles and ligaments, bruises ● Psychological: depression, emotional disturbance, anxiety, nervousness and addictions such as smoking Most private health funds now cover acupuncture treatment depending on the plan you have chosen. 
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