Morley Acupuncture Clinic
and Complementary Therapy Centre
1 Queen Street, Morley, Leeds LS27 8EG, UK
tel/ fax 0113 2380208
John P. Heptonstall, M.D. (M.A.), B.Sc. (Hons.), D.Ac., M.I.Ac.S., M.B.Ac.C, M.C.M.A., M.A.A.O.M
Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture & Moxibustion Specialist
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What is Acupuncture & Moxibustion ?
Acupuncture & Moxibustion is a system of medicine where fine needles are inserted just under the skin in order to treat a problem or disease and moxa, the herb Artemesia Vulgaris, is applied to the body according to requirements specified by a treatment prescription.
This is a relatively painless and gentle form of medicine and is carried out by sterile procedure. No drugs are used and nothing is injected into the skin.
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Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of Western diagnosed problems such as migraine, depression, arthritis, backache and other musculo-skeletal complaints, allergies, insomnia, pain-related disorders, digestive problems, sinus problems and so on.
Often changes in lifestyle such as diet or exercise are suggested to individual patients to promote full recovery.
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There are many theories which attempt to explain how acupuncture works. The oldest of these is the millennia old Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Theory which uses the framework of the philosophy of that time when man and nature seem to have been more in tune. More information in treatment of disorders section.
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Treatment usually lasts about half an hour, and may be given once or twice per week initially and gradually reduce in frequency as the condition improves. The response varies from patient to patient, some feel immediate improvement whilst others improve more slowly.
Some patients need few treatments whilst others need extensive care. much depends on the illness, length of time suffered, how much life-style plays a part in the illness, and what drugs are being taken.
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