Acupuncture

How does acupuncture work?

Research shows that acupuncture works, although the exact reason is not yet fully understood. Well we know that acupuncture points are biologically different from the rest of the skin. These points lie on courses called meridians.

Pricking these points sends a signal to the nervous system. Your body then immediately turns on natural painkillers (endorphins) and defense cells. Also restoring functions such as your blood pressure, circulation, and body temperature.

What symptoms can acupuncture treat?

Acupuncture does not treat one isolated symptom, but the whole person. It rebalances your body, emotion, and mind. This helps to prevent and cure symptoms.

Acupuncture is effective in:

• Pain complaints: chronic pain, neck pain, knee pain and a stiff shoulder.
• Mental symptoms: stress, burnout, anxiety, and gloominess.
• Internal problems: dark complaints, stomach complaints, diarrhea and high blood pressure.
• Female complaints: gynecological problems and hormonal fluctuations.
• Allergies and headaches: hay fever, other allergies, and migraines.
• Sleep problems: insomnia and fatigue.
• Medical aftercare: effects of stroke and relief of pain or nausea in cancer.

Chronic pain, such as neck pain, a stiff shoulder, or knee pain, is often treated in the West with anti-inflammatories and cold compresses. This usually only helps. On top of that, anti-inflammatories are bad for the stomach and ice can damage the skin. Acupuncture, then, is a safer and gentler choice.

Sports Acupuncture

Do you suffer from chronic pain or a sports injury?

Sports acupuncture especially helps with:

• Muscle and joint pain
• A stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder)
• Low Back Pain
• Radiant nerve pain (sciatica)
• Bone or joint complaints
• Rheumatism
• A tennis or golf arm
• A whiplash

This method originated in China within the martial arts. Monks were already successfully treating injuries back then with acupuncture, moxa, and cupping.

Spices are also important. I work with natural fabrics from plants, spices and minerals. You take these as a capsule or powder or apply as an ointment.

One treatment takes about 60 minutes. Take 36 to 48 hours of rest after the session.

Electro-acupuncture

Electroacupuncture is very similar to regular acupuncture. The needles are placed on the same meridians and connected to a device. This sends gentle currents through the needles. The strength and speed of the currents depend on your complaint.

A point is almost never pricked for more than 30 minutes. You can even specify how the current feels and when you want to stop.

This treatment takes about 60 minutes. Take 36 to 48 hours of rest after the time.

Electricity treatment mainly helps with:

• Pain Management
• Sportblessures
• Bone or joint complaints
• A stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder)
• Radiant nerve pain (sciatica)
• Low Back Pain
• A tennis or golf arm
• A whiplash

Ear Acupuncture

Points in the ear are connected to your whole body and mind. Research shows that pricking in the ear stimulates the production of endorphins. This quickly gives a nice and relaxed feeling.

This form of acupuncture is widely used in:

• Addictions, such as quitting smoking
• Changing Emotions
• Overweight
• Pain complaints