Acupuncture

Acupuncture is probably the best-known branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years.

According to traditional Chinese philosophy, health is dependent on the body's motivating energy Qi ('Chee'), moving in a smooth and balanced way through networks of channels in the body. This balanced flow can be disturbed by a number of factors.

These include emotional states such as anxiety, grief, fear and stress, poor nutrition, hereditary factors, environmental and weather conditions, infections, toxins and trauma. When imbalances occur, this can result in overt illness or general lack of well being. By inserting needles into the channels of energy, acupuncture can stimulate the body's own healing response and help restore its natural, healthy balance.

How does it work?

The principle aim of acupuncture in treating the whole person is to recover and maintain the equilibrium between the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of the individual. Seeing health and illness from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective enables the acupuncturist to treat subtle imbalances. This not only may relieve symptoms but also improve the functioning of the immune system, regulate organ functions and enhance general well-being.

What does it feel like?

Each treatment consists of a number of fine needles being gently inserted into specific locations according to your specific problems and diagnosis.

These needles are NOT like those used in injections and blood tests, but are much finer. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache.

Needles are inserted either for a second or two, or left in place for up to 20 minutes, depending on the effect required. Needle treatment may also be supplemented with moxa, a smouldering herb which is used to warm acupuncture points to encourage smooth flow of Qi.

Alternatively, acupressure massage may be used, and is particularly suitable for small children or people with a fear of needles.

Only single-use, disposable, sterile needles are used, as approved by the Dept. Of Health and in line with stringent standards of hygiene and safety imposed by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).

What can Acupuncture Help?

Many people use Acupuncture for help with specific problems such as:

  • Pain
  • Headaches and Migraine
  • 'Period' Problems
  • Menopausal Symptoms
  • Infertility/Pregnancy-related issues
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety/Depression
  • Stress-related issues
  • Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Syndromes
  • Hay Fever
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease/ IBS
  • Bladder Problems
  • Asthma/Chest Disease

However, since Acupuncture can also improve general well-being, some choose to have treatment with this in mind, or perhaps because they feel unwell or 'below par' without being ill as such.

The Zita West Network For Reproductive Health

Zita West Network

Beverley Barber is a founder member of the Zita West Network For Reproductive Health as an Affiliated Acupuncturist.

All Acupuncturist members of the network receive training and ongoing support in Zita West's comprehensive, holistic approach to achieving optimum reproductive health. This approach aims to help boost fertility, enhance IVF, improve pregnancy, enhance birth outcomes and support post-natal recovery.

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