This document provides information about acupuncture, including its history originating over 8,000 years ago in ancient China. It discusses how acupuncture works by inserting needles into meridian points to unblock chi energy and restore balance. Common conditions treated include skin disorders, depression, arthritis, and others. The document also outlines how an acupuncture session is conducted and the benefits patients may experience such as freedom from suffering, peace of mind, and an overall happier life.

2. MY OWN PERSONAL
STORY

3. History
What is Acupuncture
What is it used for
The Results

4.  Chinese Practiced it through Ancient Times and
is over 8,000 Years Old
 It is an ancient form of healing
 Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete
medical system of diagnosing and successfully
treating a wide range of conditions.

5.  Energy flows through Pathways known as Meridians
 Inserting a needle into a point releases the block and the
body returns to well being and natural balance
 The Meridians or Pathways relate to all the different
organs of the body
 Acupuncture can be used alone or combined with Western
Medicine

6. There is 2,000 acupuncture points on the human body

11. Reasons for attending
An account of Patient’s Medical History
Observations of Patient, complexion,Tongue and
Pulse
Diagnosis
Course of Treatment

13. The skin is sterilized with alcohol, and the needles
are inserted, frequently with a plastic guide tube.
Needles may be manipulated in various ways, e.g.
spun, flicked, or moved up and down relative to
the skin, to encourage flow of Energy

14. Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Moxibustion
Cupping
Dietary Advice
Electro Acupuncture
Detox
Natural Immune
Boosting
Bio lamps

18. MOST COMMON TREATED DISEASES
Skin disorders
Depression
Arthritis
Insomnia
Female problems
Fertility
Allergies
Sciatica
Sport injuries
Headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Pregnancy & postnatal care

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20. CIRCULATORY DISORDERS
GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
GYNECOLOIGAL/
GENITOURINARY DISORDERS
IMMUNE DISORDERS
ADDICTION
EMOTIONALAND
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
MUSCULOSKELETALAND
NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
EYE , EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
DISORDERS
ACUPUNCTURE ALSO TREATS
CHEMOTHERAPY / RADIATION SIDE
EFFECTS
DIABETES
DERMATOLOGICAL DISORDERS
WEIGHT CONTROL
THE AGING PROCESS

21. • Patients must be willing to make changes to lifestyle
• Patients must be consistent in their appointments
• Patients must be committed and trust in their acupuncturist
to help achieve the correct result
• Patients must be willing to do a maintenance programme which
may be a treatment once a month, every 6 weeks or two to four
times a year.

22. FOR YOUR HAPPINESS GET THE BEST RESULTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
Freedom from suffering
Peace of mind
Improved appearance
Feeling good, lighter, easier, and even great!
Greater physical endurance
Greater acknowledgement of self
Stronger immune system
Retaining youthfulness
Greater relaxation
Money well spent – long-term financial savings

23. Healthy Body + Healthy Mind = Happy Life

25. Meridians Acupuncture Clinic
Eagar House
Woodlawn Road
Killarney
Phone Barbara O Leary 086 380 9067
Website: www. acukillarney.ie