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ACUPUNCTURE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Cupping @ Aran Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Positive Ageing
As we get older, we need to make changes and While some lifestyle changes are inevitable, given the
adjustments to the way we live in order to be well. choice most people would like to continue to enjoy
Everybody knows someone who has reached their their passions without having to worry about pain.
eighties with vitality and energy who continues living Acupuncture offers side- effect-free relief from both
life to the full. While genetics certainly play a role, acute and chronic pain. Acupuncture can treat swollen
having a positive outlook and taking a pro-active painful knees, tennis elbow, arthritis, back pain and
approach to staying well is very important. Regular sciatica. Acupuncture can often improve conditions
exercise, a sense of purpose, good company and good that haven’t answered to other therapies. It is also
food and drink go a long way. Acupuncture can be a useful option for those who are already taking
a huge help as we get older, both as a preventative a number of medications and would like to avoid
medicine and as a solution to pain and illness. adding any more to the list. There is no need to worry
People are living longer these days, but their that acupuncture will interfere with any other
working lives have also lengthened. Many therapy, or interact with any medication. It might,
grandparents now take care of their grandchildren not however, lead to increased dancing!
just for the pleasure, but to help their children with People often call to cancel their appointments
childcare costs in these challenging times. Despite the because they have come down with a cough or cold. I
joy of being grandparents, at times this can involve always ask them to please come and let me help. Few
stressful work, with recent studies showing a rise in people consider acupuncture for a cough , cold, flu or
depression among grandparents. gastric bug but it can treat all of these things. At this
SO HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP? time of year it provides welcome relief from hay-fever
Acupuncture can lower stress levels by regulating the and sinusitis, and it can be a huge help to those who
pympathetic nervous system which governs our ‘fight are very sensitive to the side effects of
or flight’ response. The hormones released during this anti-histamines.
response stimulate us to run in times of danger, and One of the main reasons people are reluctant to try
in ancient times they protected us from serious threat. acupuncture is the fear of being needled. It’s
However, when we are constantly stressed, rushing to important to realise that the needles used in
make appointments, or trying to fit too many activities acupuncture are entirely different to the ones used to
into a day, this system becomes over-stimulated. This collect blood at the doctor’s office.
condition of over-stimulation can then lead anxiety “Acupuncture needles are about the thickness of a
and depression, digestive disturbance, insomnia, ele- human hair, and in the hands of a skilled practitioner
vated blood pressure, and suppressed immunity. they pass rapidly through the nerve rich epidermis, so
The Good News
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Cupping @ Aran Acupuncture
Acupuncture for Positive Ageing
As we get older, we need to make changes and While some lifestyle changes are inevitable, given the
adjustments to the way we live in order to be well. choice most people would like to continue to enjoy
Everybody knows someone who has reached their their passions without having to worry about pain.
eighties with vitality and energy who continues living Acupuncture offers side- effect-free relief from both
life to the full. While genetics certainly play a role, acute and chronic pain. Acupuncture can treat swollen
having a positive outlook and taking a pro-active painful knees, tennis elbow, arthritis, back pain and
approach to staying well is very important. Regular sciatica. Acupuncture can often improve conditions
exercise, a sense of purpose, good company and good that haven’t answered to other therapies. It is also
food and drink go a long way. Acupuncture can be a useful option for those who are already taking
a huge help as we get older, both as a preventative a number of medications and would like to avoid
medicine and as a solution to pain and illness. adding any more to the list. There is no need to worry
People are living longer these days, but their that acupuncture will interfere with any other
working lives have also lengthened. Many therapy, or interact with any medication. It might,
grandparents now take care of their grandchildren not however, lead to increased dancing!
just for the pleasure, but to help their children with People often call to cancel their appointments
childcare costs in these challenging times. Despite the because they have come down with a cough or cold. I
joy of being grandparents, at times this can involve always ask them to please come and let me help. Few
stressful work, with recent studies showing a rise in people consider acupuncture for a cough , cold, flu or
depression among grandparents. gastric bug but it can treat all of these things. At this
SO HOW CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP? time of year it provides welcome relief from hay-fever
Acupuncture can lower stress levels by regulating the and sinusitis, and it can be a huge help to those who
pympathetic nervous system which governs our ‘fight are very sensitive to the side effects of
or flight’ response. The hormones released during this anti-histamines.
response stimulate us to run in times of danger, and One of the main reasons people are reluctant to try
in ancient times they protected us from serious threat. acupuncture is the fear of being needled. It’s
However, when we are constantly stressed, rushing to important to realise that the needles used in
make appointments, or trying to fit too many activities acupuncture are entirely different to the ones used to
into a day, this system becomes over-stimulated. This collect blood at the doctor’s office.
condition of over-stimulation can then lead anxiety “Acupuncture needles are about the thickness of a
and depression, digestive disturbance, insomnia, ele- human hair, and in the hands of a skilled practitioner
vated blood pressure, and suppressed immunity. they pass rapidly through the nerve rich epidermis, so
The Good News
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