| Acupuncture
People are happy to discover that acupuncture is not painful. In fact, it is a very relaxing experience, and some even fall asleep during treatments. In addition to relief of their symptoms, most people report a deep sense of calm and a heightened sense of well being after their acupuncture treatment. accupuncture
| Some immediate benefits:
- Deeper breathing
- Improved sleep
- Regulated digestion
- Pain relief
- Heightened sense of wellbeing
|
Chinese doctors used empirical research to chart a complex system of meridians through which qi
(energy), blood and nutrients flow around the body. Injury, stress and illness occur when there
is a disruption in the flow or quality of these substances.
Through
the stimulation of specific points on the meridians, acupuncture
activates your innate healing response and promotes the smooth flow of
these substances that are essential for your health and wellbeing.
Current
medical research is just beginning to recognise the many benefits of
acupuncture. This exciting marriage of old and new medicine provides
you with the best that modern science and traditional wisdom has to
offer.
Read more about acupuncture
Chinese HerbsChinese herbs are a safe and effective way of
treating persistent, chronic conditions as well as accelerating the
healing process in acute illness. | They are prescribed in tailor-made formulas to suit
your individual needs. The herbal products consist of natural plant
parts such as roots, stems, branches, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit or
seeds, and natural minerals.
|
Chinese herbs work synergistically; either enhancing
each other's therapeutic qualities or offsetting each other's strong
effects. In this way, the results they achieve are safe and virtually
free of side effects.
Aja uses high quality, stringently tested Chinese
herbs. All formulas are prescribed in granulated or pill form so they
are very easy to take.
Aja does not use any endangered plant or animal products.
Read more about Chinese herbs
MoxibustionMoxibustion (or moxa) is the dried herb artemisia
vulgaris, commonly known in English as Mugwort.
| It is a warming
treatment that is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to
invigorate, nourish, and smooth qi flow in the meridians. Its gentle,
penetrating warmth soaks into the muscles, making it particularly good
for pain relief. This treatment is so comforting that it quickly
becomes a much-requested favourite! |
| Cupping is a dispersive therapy where smooth glass
cups are used to create suction over a specific area. This suction
draws the irritants and metabolic waste out of sore muscles into the
skin, where they can be easily flushed away by the nutrient rich blood
supply. It provides very powerful pain relief and the effects are
usually immediate. It is particularly good for persistent muscular pain
and injury. |
Gua Sha Gua Sha involves the gentle rubbing of the skin with
the smooth edge of a porcelain spoon.
| It breaks up stagnation in the
superficial blood vessels and connective tissue, regulates blood
circulation, clears inflammation, and stimulates the immune response.
It is mostly used in cases of muscular pain, myofascial contraction,
immune dysfunction, and traumatic injury. |
Lifestyle & Dietary Management
Lifestyle
and dietary adjustments are often recommended to aid recovery from
illness or to re-establish healthy habits for your general wellbeing.
Simple modifications to your dietary and lifestyle habits can greatly
enhance treatment outcomes and minimise the total number of treatments
needed.
| In the Chinese medicine
tradition, your diet is paramount to your wellbeing, as this is where
you receive the energy you need to live a long and healthy life. Many
conditions can be dramatically improved by simple adjustments to the
diet. Emphasis is placed on a balanced diet of fresh, unprocessed,
seasonal foods eaten at regular intervals. |
Lifestyle
adjustments can have profound effects on your level of wellbeing.
Appropriate types and amounts of exercise and rest can relieve physical
pain and discomfort, as well as assist the release of unhelpful mental
and emotional habits.
All potential adjustments will be formulated with you, so it is appropriately tailored to your current lifestyle and interests.
Rozelle Total Health l 579 Darling st Rozelle l
ph: 9087 4600
© Aja Suart 2010 | ph: 02 9087 4600
-------------------------------------- |
|
