Everyday  digestive problems such as acid reflux, nausea, IBS, constipation, diarrhoea  to more complex problems such as Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease. 

Headaches and migraines – NICE, the advisory body to the NHS recommends acupuncture as a treatment method. 

Mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. 

Musculoskeletal problems such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain – again NICE recommends acupuncture for chronic pain. 

Fertility problems for females and males whether it is to conceive naturally or via IVF or similar. An internet search will show how frequently acupuncture is recommended for such issues. 

Women’s health problems such as period pain or menopausal hot flushes or night sweats.

Treatment of the side effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery. 

These health areas will be covered in greater detail in subsequent blogs. 

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According to the news agency Reuters ‘half of adults worldwide suffer from headache disorders such as migraines and tension headaches’ with migraine affecting ‘1 in 6 women and 1 in 12 men ‘ and yet headache disorders are ‘widely under-recognised, under-diagnosed snd under-treated.’

Migraine can be defined as a headache disorder with throbbing head pain, often one sided and with recurring attacks lasting 4-72 hours, sometimes accompanied by nausea or vomiting and sensitivity to light or sound.

Conventional treatment is usually by over the counter or prescribed medication. However the cause is often left untreated and so the headaches/ migraines tend to keep returning.

Following extensive research, NICE ( National Institute for Clinical Excellence) which is the advisory body to the NHS, now recommends Acupuncture for ‘tension headaches and migraines.’

How does acupuncture work?

Acupuncture, which is a holistic therapy developed 2500 years ago in China, is based on the view that health is dependent on a free flow of energy (Qi) around the entire person. When this flow gets interrupted, health problems can develop. Acupuncture, using very fine needles inserted into selected points along energy pathways, aims to bring the patient’s system back into balance and address the root cause of the problem.

Here’s an example of what  patients say:

Migraines

‘I was recommended to try acupuncture by a friend. I have been a sufferer of severe debilitating migraines for 51 years but with acupuncture I now have them under control. The relief I have been given is something I have never known. I now have a life ‘

Tension headaches

‘I used to get a headache each day, sometimes twice a day, and tried medication from the GP and reflexology without success.  Friends suggested I try acupuncture which I did and the headaches decreased to the point that in the last two months,  I am pleased to say, I’ve only had 2 headaches.’

Derek Climpson has acupuncture clinics in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Leigh on sea.

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In the UK, Macmillan Cancer Support states on its website:
‘Some studies show that acupuncture may help to reduce nausea in people who have had chemotherapy. Acupuncture may also be used to relieve pain and other symptoms or side effects.’

How does acupuncture work:?

According to chinese medicine, pain and discomfort can be caused by a blockage in the flow of energy (Qi).Acupuncture can unblock and restore a balanced flow of energy leading to improved health.

Carolyn Katzin, Oncology specialist at UCLA Centre for Integrative Oncology, Los Angeles, California USA says:
‘ Acupuncture is a very useful tool for managing cancer side effects. It focusses on restoring the energy flow that cancer treatment disturb.’

Here are couple of examples of patient testimonials who have attended my acupuncture clinics in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Leigh on Sea:

; Half way through a course of NHS chemotherapy for colon cancer, I was experiencing numbness and tingling in my hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy), fatigue and low mood. I decided to try Traditional Acupuncture with Derek Climpson. The acupuncture has greatly improved my symptoms and helped me regain a feeling of control and wellbeing.’ – Kathryn

‘As a recovering cancer sufferer, it was recommended that i have Acupuncture to help with my rehabilitation.The treatment i received from Derek has been of the highest quality and has definitely helped my recovery.’ – Anne

Derek Climpson worked as a volunteer acupuncturist at St Joseph’s Hospice, London between 2010 and 2014 treating both inpatients and outpatients.

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Research in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology (2006 Sept:41(9):1056-63) on the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis patients with acupuncture found that not only did their colitis symptoms significantly improve, but they experienced significant improvements in general wellbeing.

Here are a few test testimonials from UC patients at my acupuncture clinics in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Leigh on Sea:

‘For the past 3 years, I have suffered with UC. Acupuncture has greatly reduced my symptoms of pain and discomfort and frequency of visits to the toilet, so much so that my use of prescribed drugs has already been reduced by 40%.’ – Paula

‘I suffered for 10 years with severe UC with almost constant flare ups. Since I have been going to Acupuncture everyone has noticed my improved health and I rarely have a day off sick which is a big improvement.’ – Lynn

‘Acupuncture is helping to stabilise the colitis I have suffered with for many years with not so much distress and discomfort first thing in the morning.’ – Alice

‘I have suffered with UC for 12 years and flare ups occur particularly in times of stress. Since having acupuncture, I have seen a significant improvement in my UC to the point where I had a recent job interview and did not suffer a flare up – something in the past which would definitely have caused me some uncomfortable symptoms. I would 100% suggest trying acupuncture for anyone with a UC diagnosis.’ – Robyn

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Treating Women’s Health Issues with Acupuncture in Brentwood, Chelmsford and Leigh on Sea

The stresses of modern life can deeply affect a woman’s health.

A woman’s wellbeing is naturally linked to her menstrual cycle and hormonal changes at different stages of her life. Ideally menstruation should be regular, moderate and painless, and transitions like the menopause should be a steady, gradual passage into a new stage of life, rather than distressing and debilitating.

Acupuncture aims to treat the whole person, restore balance and can be effective for a wide range of women’s issues. (To comply with current advertising regulations, only those conditions for which research on the effectiveness of Acupuncture has been undertaken are listed.)

Research

The British Accupuncture Council has research (A-Z) on the following conditions.

• Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
• Endometriosis
• Menopausal Symptoms 
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) 
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Further Information

For more information as to whether Acupuncture may be able to help your condition, please phone 07702 631259.

 

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