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BENEFITS
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Anyone can potentially benefit from acupuncture, not only when symptoms occur but as an aid to preventing illness and maintaining good health. Unlike some other forms of medicine such as drug therapy, which may have unpleasant side effects, acupuncture works in harmony with the body and so is one of the safest forms of medical treatment available.
Acupuncture is a truly holistic form of medicine and is capable of addressing different and seemingly unrelated problems simultaneously. It is used to treat the symptoms of a wide range of conditions, including:
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Gastro-intestinal:
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Irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion, gastritis, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting.
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Gynaecological:
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Pre-menstrual symptoms, painful or irregular or heavy periods, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, menopausal symptoms, infertility.
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Musculoskeletal:
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Back pain, sciatica, sports injuries, stiff neck, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, arthritis, whiplash injuries.
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Respiratory:
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Hayfever, sinusitis, common cold, flu Hayfever, sinusitis, bronchitis, cough, asthma, common cold, flu.
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Mental-emotional:
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Stress, depression, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, shock, panic attacks.
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Cardiovascular & Neurological:
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Hypertension, palpitations, chest pain, headache, migraine, dizziness, vertigo.
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Genito-Urinary:
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Cystitis, discharge, impotence, low sperm count, urinary incontinence.
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