Gurukirpa acupuncture health center

20/02/2025

The Science Behind Facial Acupuncture
Facial acupuncture works by targeting specific acupuncture points on the face to boost skin renewal. These points are carefully selected to improve blood flow and promote the production of collagen and elastin, proteins used for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. The gentle insertion of fine needles creates micro-trauma, which triggers the body’s natural healing response, which then promotes collagen production.

Facial acupuncture points for wrinkles, such as those near the forehead, eyes, and mouth, are often used to address fine lines and improve skin texture. These points help tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles over time. The combination of boosted circulation and collagen stimulation contributes to a smoother, more youthful appearance.

06/12/2024

17/03/2022

Auricular acupuncture can be used for a wide range of indications, and it is especially useful to relieve pain, calm the mind, treat allergies and infectious diseases, regulate endocrine system disorders, and treat chronic disease and functional disorders. It is also used for withdrawal syndrome.

08/03/2022

HAPPY WOMAN'S DAY ....

Men and women are different, but that does not mean better or worse.

In my acupuncture practice I treat many women; as women we have many challenges, from puberty, pregnancy,parenting to menopause and beyond to the wise woman. We need to embrace the feminity in ourselves not hide it away. Hormonal changes can drive a woman to great success, though can cause challenges too.
Traditional five element acupuncture treats the whole woman in body, mind and spirit to help each of you through the challenges of life.
So come and have some caring treatment to look after yourself so we can be ourselves, as well care and share with others.

24/12/2021

BENIFITS OF MOXIBUTION

1. Stimulating circulation and improving the flow of QI.
2.Expelling cold and dampness from the body (“warming the meridians”) to relieve back pain and pain from ARTHRITIS and MENSTRUAL camping.
3.Improving female health issues such as menstrual irregularity, infertility, and breech pregnancy
4.Relieving male health problems such as impotence and poor s***m quality.
5.Increasing resistance to COLD and flu; this is especially helpful for patients who tend to frequently suffer from contagious viruses that circulate in WINTER.
6.Stimulating the IMMUNE system to fight more serious illnesses and to keep the body healthy.
7.Regulating the DIGESTIVE system to relieve CONSTIPATION and chronic diarrhea.
8. Reducing NUMBNESS in the fingers and toes.
9. Reducing the risk of developing blood CLOTS.
10. Easing ANXIETY disorders and certain symptoms of DEPRESSION.
11. Relieving side effects of conventional CANCER treatment.
12. Strengthening qi to eliminate general FATIGUE, leading to increased energy throughout the day.

14/09/2021

10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENTS
1. It Doesn’t Hurt
2. It Usually Requires Multiple Sessions
3. Eating Before Treatment is Recommended
4.Needles Are Only Used Once
5. Loose Clothing is Recommended.
6. It Helps Multiple Health Problems
7. It Can Cause Beneficial Side Effects
8. It Might Involve Checking Physical Conditions(like pulse diagnosis)
9. It’s Not Spiritual or Religious(its based on five element theory and Chinese medicine)
10. Other Types of Treatment are Sometimes Included(like cupping,massage)

13/09/2021

Not just for pain, acupuncture is a natural way to treat ANXIETY. It works faster than therapy and keeps you drug-free..Symptoms of anxiety include restlessness, rapid heartbeat, upset stomach, difficulty concentrating, headache, irritability, sleeplessness, fatigue, sweating, and muscle tension. It’s been said that nearly 30% of the world’s population will suffer from symptoms of anxiety at least once in their lifetime, ACUPUNCTURE stimulates the body's natural feel-good hormones and reduces the level of stress hormones like CORTISOL acupuncture is an effective treatment for anxiety, with fewer side effects than medications.

11/09/2021

Consider trying acupuncture if you struggle with any of the following:

MENSTRUAL ISSUES. Many women struggle with intense cramping, headaches, clotting or mood swings associated with their menstrual cycle. Acupuncture can help to regulate your cycle and lessen pain by normalizing blood flow.
MENOPAUSE/PERIMENOPAUSE. With age comes menopause. And with menopause often comes the hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. These symptoms can be brought on or intensified by stress, anxiety and changes in your hormones. Fortunately, acupuncture targets your hormonal imbalances, allowing you to hopefully stress less and sleep better. Studies have shown that acupuncture can also reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes.
PELVIC PAIN from ENDOMETRIOSIS. Often associated with swelling and severe pain, endometriosis can be debilitating. Acupuncture causes the brain to stimulate your body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals – lessening your pain and improving blood circulation to reduce swelling.
FERTILITY. “Most patients wait and exhaust all their ‘traditional’ options such as medications, IUI or IVF, . If you are struggling to conceive, stress can disrupt the flow of your fertility hormones. Having an irregular menstrual cycle can also affect your likelihood of getting pregnant. Lessening your stress and improving your blood flow can help regulate ovulation. Acupuncture can help address all of these issues.
HIGH STRESS and POOR SLEEP QUALITY. Too much stress can lead to poor diet and sleep habits. This is a common issue for women and can affect all other aspects of your health. Acupuncture can work to relax you and restore your body’s natural circadian rhythms so that you can live a healthier, more stress-free life.

10/09/2021

MOXIBUSTION is a technique used in traditional Chinese medicine in which a stick or cone of burning mugwort , Artemesia vulgaris, is placed over an inflamed or affected area on the body.The purpose is to stimulate and strengthen the blood and the life energy, or qi, of the body.Moxibustion is used for: Pain due to injury or arthritis, especially in "cold" patterns where the pain naturally feels better with the application of heat. Digestive problems and irregular elimination. Gynecological and obstetrical conditions, including breech presentation in late term pregnancy.

09/09/2021

'Like acupuncture,CUPPING follows the lines of the meridians. There are five meridian lines on the back, and these are where the cups are usually placed. Using these points, cupping can help to align and relax qi, as well as target more specific maladies. Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.

08/09/2021

ACUPUNCTURE sounds scary, but there’s proof it could help — A LOT
If you’re new to holistic healing as a type of treatment, acupuncture can seem a bit terrifying. How could pressing needles into your skin possibly make you feel better? Doesn’t that hurt?

Well,NO it’s definitely not the overtly painful procedure you may be imagining, and considering that it’s been studied and practiced for over 2,500 years. Some people swear by acupuncture, citing it as a “miracle” to improving their quality of life because it’s said to be able to treat everything from depression and allergies to morning sickness and cramps.