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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
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A change in attitudes • o BMA Journal1980 • 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 examinationof 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
To understand the different philosophies you have to start at the beginning Taoism Aristotelian Logic
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
Our approach Pulsetaking We assess the state of the body by determining: Colour Sound Odour Emotion
Sheng Cycle Ke Cycle Five Element cycle
HeguL.I. 4 Joining ValleySource point Entry point Earth pointheadaches, feversnosebleeds, 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
Archway House Natural health Centre • Acupuncture • Aromatherapy • Chiropractic • Herbal Medicine • Sports Massage • Shiatsu 44 Coventry Road, Market Harborough Tel/Fax : 01858 410820