The incredible Healing Potential of Yoga & Acupuncture by Dave Shipsey
The human body has an incredible capacity to heal itself. Both acupuncture and yoga are effective techniques at orchestrating the body's potential for well being and energetic balance. In conjuction with a reasonably healthy lifestyle along with complimentary practices such as Tai Chi, meditation and Qi Kung, each aid in ensuring ones health is maintained at its full potential.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) & Acupuncture are ancient forms of natural healing. They originate from Taoist and naturalist philosophies and evolved over approximately 3,000 years of theory, clinical trials and observation. These are holistic therapies and as such they try to restore a sense of balance in all aspects of one's life. This is achieved by manipulating Qi (the bodies essential energy) either through needles, acupressure, massage, heat or electric pulses in order to restore health, harmony and well-being.
Qi circulates throughout the body in a network of channels or meridians connecting yin and yang organs, internal and external aspects of the body. Each acu-point acts as a gateway to the meridian, so that the acupuncturist can stimulate the body's own healing process to restore its natural balance. The diagnostic principles of TCM enable the practitioner to decide on the best possible combination of points to use, in order to relieve the symptoms and treat the underlying root cause.
In TCM pain is caused by a disruption in the flow of qi through the meridians. This can be due to internal or external climatic or pathogenic factors such as wind, heat, cold damp or dryness. For example, after sleeping in a draft one wakes up with an acute stiff neck; in TCM one may be given a diagnosis of wind cold invading the Urinary Bladder and Gall Bladder channels. In order to resolve this problem the principle of treatment will be to clear wind and warm the meridians and thus stop the pain and restore full range of movement once again. This is usually achieved in just one session.
Chronic conditions such as migraine, constipation or pre menstral sydrome (PMS) tend to be attributed to internal organic disharmonies which occur due to various different internal and / or external factors. For example poor nutrition, excessive work / life balance, difficult emotional or living conditions can impact on the body and manifest as a recurring migraine with vomiting and intolerance to light.
Abdominal acupuncture, a revolutionary new and rare form of acupuncture, has developed over the last 20 years. There are only a few practitioners of this form in Europe and only one practising this form in Ireland. It is very gentle in nature (needle sensation) and powerful in action. Results are rapid and long lasting; for this reason it is also known as "miracle therapy". It can be used to treat all the same disorders that traditional acupuncture deals with and is particularly effective with painful and stubborn conditions such as backache, sciatica, disc prolapse, frozen shoulder, R.S.I., tendonitis & Rheumatoid arthritis. In abdominal acupuncture, the navel is the centre and the area used is energetically very potent, including the area known as the Dantien or Hara. All embryonic development stems from this area and it also contains all the bodies' channels and collaterals either directly or indirectly which gives abdominal acupuncture its incredible healing power.
It is said in TCM "a moving hinge never rusts"; for this reason Yoga is a powerful way to prevent body aches while nourishing the soul and calming the mind. Like abdominal acupuncture, Yoga is one of the few practices which enhances our life force or life essence (Jing). Practiced in conjunction with abdominal acupuncture treatments, each can compliment one another and help reinforce and maximize therapeutic results. Poses such as Bharadvajasana (Twist) help to strengthen the spine while nourishing the digestive organs, facilitating the flow of qi through the meridians of the abdomen. Back problems which can be treated with TCM can also be improved by practicing the Marjaryasana (Cat) and Bitilasana (Cow) poses. Savasana (Corpse Pose) at the end of a Yoga class induces a similar peaceful and relaxed state of body/mind as one achieves after an abdominal acupuncture treatment.
About Dave Shipsey.
Dave has been practicing abdominal acupuncture for over seven years and is continuously amazed by the incredible results that can be achieved with this form. Clients generally prefer it because of the rapid results and the gentle nature of the needle sensation. As with other forms of acupuncture, during a treatment clients usually feel very relaxed and often fall asleep. Afterwards, they return to the world with an aura of calm contentment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture are also very affective in treating all areas of women's health including menstrual problems, menopausal syndrome and fertility difficulties. TCM like yoga can be used throughout pregnancy and can treat all kinds of complications such as morning sickness, carpel tunnel syndrome, and pre-eclampsia. Amongst other things it can be used to turn breech babies and to induce labour.
If you would like any further information regarding TCM and/or abdominal acupuncture, Dave can be contacted on 01 4738845, 0879618344 or . Dave is registered with the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association and is fully insured and approved by all major medical insurance providers.