Acupuncture

Acupuncture

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine are very successful in the treatment of
a large number of medical conditions. Many people try acupuncture and Eastern medicine
as a “last resort” for serious and complex medical problems and find that it can help them
where other types of treatments could not. After three to five treatments it often becomes
clear whether acupuncture can make a big difference.

In the Netherlands a referral from a general practitioner or specialist is not necessary.
The treatments are (partly) reimbursed by almost all health insurers from the supplementary
package because I am a member of the recognized professional association Zhong.
Treatments are 1 on 1 or in groups and always personalized.

For thousands of years acupuncture has been used in Eastern medicine. It involves inserting
needles into parts of the body along energy lines known as meridians. It is used to treat a
variety of conditions including rheumatic and arthritic pain, allergies, digestion disorders,
insomnia, stress and muscle tension. It is thought the needles stimulate the body to produce

endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers. Acupuncture can also be used for the treatment
of addictions. Usually symptoms start to be relieved after around four sessions.

Acupuncture is also often used as a preventative medicine. Many people see their
acupuncturist only couple of times a year for a “tune up” or “balancing” treatment.
This can help prevent disease and promote health, energy and vitality.

As an acupuncturist, I look at the cause of your condition and try to find out what your
diagnosis is to determine whether Eastern medicine can help you. Every person is
unique and it would be difficult to determine how effective acupuncture will be for
you without a full evaluation. If you come with a headache, for example, I first
focus on removing the headache and then ensuring that this complaint does not recur.

After an anamnesis, usually a treatment follows. This involves placing thin sterile needles
on so-called acupuncture points on the body. Dietary advice, Qi Gong exercises, moxa,
cupping and laser acupuncture can be part of the treatment. The treatment takes about 1 hour.

Take comfortable loose fitting clothing with you, or wear it on arrival. For the treatment
of common complaints, acupuncture points are used on the hands, forearms, feet and
lower legs. The convenience of loose-fitting clothing is that it can be slid to knees and
elbows, making the acupuncture needles easy to deploy.

Which problems are often treated with acupuncture?

The most common medical conditions presented to an acupuncturist are pain related.
For instance; arthritis, back, neck, knee and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome and sciatica.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete medical system that can diagnose and
successfully treat various conditions, including:

(This is by no means a complete list of what acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can handle).

eye, ear, nose, throat disorders

sinusitis
sore throat
hay fever
earache
nerve deafness
ringing in the ears
dizziness
poor visibility
circulatory disorders

high bloodpressure
angina pectoris
arteriosclerosis
anemia
disorders of the gastrointestinal tract

irritable bowel syndrome
spastic colon
colitis
constipation
diarrhea
food allergy
to swear
gastritis
bloating
hemorrhoids
gynecological / urinary tract disorders

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
irregular, heavy or painful periods
endometriosis
menopause
fibroids
chronic cystitis
complications during pregnancy

morning sickness
kidney stones
impotence
infertility in men and women
sexual dysfunction
immune Disorders
candida
chronic fatigue
HIV and AIDS (support immune system)
epstein barr virus
allergies
lupus
MS
hepatitis
addiction

quit smoking
drugs
alcohol
emotional and psychological disorders

fear
insomnia
depression
tension
musculoskeletal and neurological disorders

arthritis
nerve pain
sciatica
backache
bursitis
tendonitis
stiff neck
Bellse parese
trigeminal neuralgia
headache and migraine
stroke
cerebral palsy
polio
sprains
muscle spasms
shingles
respiratory diseases

asthma
emphysema
bronchitis
colds and flu

acupuncture also treats

chemotherapy / side effects
diabetes
dermatological disorders
weight problem

Do you recognize yourself or someone else in the above disorders and / or
do you have questions about this? Contact us without obligation.

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