The Benefits of Acupuncture

If you are want to know what the benefits of acupuncture are, Stephen Bayliss, an acupuncturist in Kent, South East England UK, explains how it can help with a range of health, well-being and psychological issues.

How Acupuncture Can Help You

Acupuncture can aid a wide range of conditions including:

· Addiction e.g. smoking, alcohols, drugs
· Allergies
· Cardiovascular conditions e.g. palpitations, high blood pressure, poor circulation
· Digestion e.g. constipation, loose bowels, bloating, appetite, wind, IBS, nausea
· Energy and general vitality
· Gynaecology/ menstrual difficulties; male and female fertility
· Headaches, migraines
· Hypertension (high blood pressure)
· Infections and viruses, cough and colds, ME
· Male sexual dysfunction
· Musculo-skeletal: eg pain relief including back and joint pain, sciatica, arthritis, sports injuries
· Respiratory difficulties e.g. asthma, hay fever
· Skin conditions
· Sleep
· Stroke

Chronic illnesses:
· Acupuncture can also work in conjunction with patients receiving western medicine, including for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, kidney disease, motor neurone disease.

Children's Illnesses:
Acupuncture is also very effective across a range of children's illnesses. Please note that any child under the age of 16 years, needs to be accompanied by a parent / carer.

Acupuncture also helps social / emotional issues such as:
· Anxiety, panic attacks
· Depression
· Grief and loss
· Relationships
· Relaxation
· Self-confidence
· Sleep problems
· Stress

Well-being
· Acupuncture can also help promote and maintain physical, emotional and spiritual well-being.
· As acupuncture has its root in Daoist philosophy, it also enables people to grow and change, becoming more balanced emotionally and spiritually.