Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of therapy in which thin, metal needles are inserted through the skin, which are then activated by careful manipulation.
Acupuncture is part of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine).
TCM practitioners believe that the human body has more than 500 acupuncture points, connected by pathways or meridians. These meridians create an energy flow of Qi, (pronounced “chee”) throughout the body, which is responsible for overall health. Disruption of the Qi can cause illness. By applying acupuncture to certain points, the flow of Qi is improved, which improves health….
Acupuncture and Ayurveda
Acupuncture is closely related to the marma points of Ayurveda. Acupuncture treatment is used at Innerbalance- Enschede as part of an Ayurvedic treatment.
Indications for acupuncture
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a list of conditions that have been conclusively shown to be improved by acupuncture:
hemorrhoids
acne
respiratory complaints
allergy
anemia
arthritis, arthrosis injuries
bronchitis
cystitis (bladder infection)
depressions
epicondylitis (tennis elbow) phobias
heart complaints
hernia
herpes zoster
coughing
high blood pressure
hay fever
hormonal complaints
skin complaints
headaches
hyperventilation
impotence
(lower) back complaints
stomach and intestinal complaints
menstrual problems
migraine
nervousness
ear complaints
psychological problems
insomnia
trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain)
addictions
quitting smoking
