ACUPUNCTURE

DR MAHESH KALRA

Acupuncture is part of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which originated in China more than 5,000 years ago. Over the past few decades, this science and art of healing has become widely accepted all over the world. Acupuncture works very well, especially when combined with Ayurveda. Your practitioner will be able to advise you on any remedies that may complement your course of treatment at our holistic acupuncture clinic.

What are the benefits of acupuncture?

How can Chinese medicine accupuncture help you?

Chinese medicine acupuncture is a form of natural healing which has the following major benefits:

  • Treats the root cause as well as the symptoms

  • Is a preventative method against disease

  • Drug and chemical free and pain relieving

  • Holistic way of treating body, balancing physical and spiritual (emotional) aspects of body

  • Effectively treats all acute to chronic conditions and symptoms

You have a specific, acute or chronic disorder and you want relief of symptoms with no side effects or complications

  • You want a preventative medicine that can detect and treat energy imbalances before they progress into serious diseases

  • You require treatment and maintenance of a long term problem, providing a more comfortable state of health and reducing the need for medication and surgery

How does acupuncture work?

Each person has an energy (Qi) circulation. We cannot see it, but without energy, our finger would stop working. A simple example - without electricity, wiring cannot produce current to switch on the light. This also applies to the body. Food generates energy, and the energy (Qi) circulates in the body with the help of meridians (electrical circuit). Like any electrical circuits, it must be kept in good working order if it is to function effectively. If the human circuit breaks down, the result is disease (dis-ease).
To maintain good health, it is essential for the body's energy (Qi) to circulate in a continuous and unblocked manner. The pathways (meridians) carry energy (Qi) flowing smoothly from one end to the other end of the body. Ancient Chinese Medicine describes these meridians. Modern technological methods such as electronic, thermal reading and kirlian photography are now being used to detect these meridians.
There are over five hundred energy points, i.e. acupuncture points, all over the body along the meridians. Acupuncture needles stimulate these points so the quality and quantity of energy (Qi) can be balanced to maintain good health.

How often do I need treatments?

According to Ayurveda, Naturopathy & Traditional Chinese Medicine, the human body is a complex blend of body, mind and emotion. Therefore, the number of treatments required will depend on the state of your health. This will be determined at your first Chinese medicine and acupuncture consultation.
During the first visit, our acupuncturist will check all aspects of your health, details of your medical, surgical and family history, and all other relevant information such as exercise, habits and occupation, which are collated. A general physical examination helps in finding the status of all the vital body organs.
Tongue and pulse diagnosis give an even broader picture of all the vital organs' status, which leads to an overall assessment of your current disorder and gives an overview for any underlying cause for the current condition. The examination will give the acupuncturist a general idea of how many treatments are required.

What to expect after acupuncture

Generally, the first response you will notice after Chinese medicine acupuncture in Langwarrin is a change in overall health, good sleep, more energy, and your motivation to do things in a normal day will improve. Digestion will also be better. There are always variations in results, especially when it comes to pain, with some people responding quickly to treatment and others showing a slow but gradual improvement.