Working as an Acupuncturist

A change in attitudes o BMA Journal 1980 In an article entitled "The flight from science." It suggested aspects of alternative medicine "ought to be as extinct as divination of the future by the examination of a bird's entrails". o BMA Journal 1999 In a survey carried out by the BMA they found:  56% of GP’s regularly arrange CAM treatments for their patients  47% of those treatments are for Acupuncture  79% would like to see Acupuncture on the NHS  46% would like to practice Acupuncture themselves on their patients

an ancient art

Qi / Chi / Ki / Prana

Taoism Aristotelian Logic To understand the different philosophies you have to start at the beginning

Perspectives a machine ?a garden ?

Some conditions we treat Headaches IBS Skin conditions, from excema to Psoriasis Muscular aches and pains Arthritis Rheumatism Structural problems: Bad backs, necks, hips, knees, feet Accident victims Pre & Post pregnancy Menopausal problems Infertility Depression ME MS Migraines States of Anxiety Panic Attacks Stress Alcohol problems To stop smoking Hayfever Poor circulation Insomnia Stroke victims Fatigue Asthma Tinnitus High Blood Pressure

Pulsetaking Colour Sound Odour Emotion Our approach We assess the state of the body by determining:

Yin & Yang imbalances

Ke Cycle Sheng Cycle Five Element cycle

Techniques

Needles

All the points on the body

Hegu L.I. 4 Joining Valley Source point Entry point Earth point headaches, fevers nosebleeds, sneezing, toothache, ulcers, mumps, lockjaw, tinnitus, arm pain, limb atrophy, painful tendons & bones, balances menstruation, promotes labour

Position of Acupuncture in the UK today 11,000 Acupuncturists in the UK today 1 in 5 people in the UK use CAM each year 72% don’t tell their GP’s

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