The World Health Organization (WHO) has included traditional Chinese medicine in its reference work on diseases and diagnoses. The WHO currently describes more than 90 conditions that can be successfully treated by acupuncture. Below is a selection of treatable complaints.
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allergies : for food, dust mites, pets, pollen, among others
joints : stiffness, pain, movement limitations, rheumatic diseases, bursitis, muscle or tendon complaints, cramps, neck and back complaints, tennis elbow, injuries, recovery after orthopedic operations
gynecology : menstrual complaints, premenstrual complaints (PMS), menopausal complaints, certain forms of reduced fertility
head : headache, migraine, localized hair loss, facial pain, dizziness, heaviness in the head
skin : perspiration problems, itching, dry skin, eczema, psoriasis
digestion : nausea, poor appetite, vomiting, heartburn, belching or burping, stomach pain, biliary disorders, diarrhoea, constipation, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
nervous system : hernia, numbness, nerve inflammation/pain (neuralgia), such as: sciatica, sciatica, facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia. Consequences of whiplash (pain, dizziness, fatigue, loss of concentration)
airways : (chronic) cold, poor immune system, shortness of breath, asthma, bronchitis, hyperventilation
Acupuncture / Electro-Acupuncture
By means of needles, various points on the body are manipulated electrically or manually, so that the disturbances in the energy system are repaired. Acupuncture / Electro-Acupuncture can restore the balance, homeostasis, in the body so that the complaints disappear or diminish. Acupuncture and Natural Medicine never replace regular care, but complement it. Hence the term complementary medicine. You do not need a referral from your doctor or general practitioner for treatment.
Cupping
Glass spheres, cylinder or cup are applied to the skin surface, which then create a vacuum. With this application, toxic and waste products, which cause blockages, are removed from the body.
Oriental Manual Therapy (OMT)
A unique combination of different Oriental massage and acupressure styles that brings the energy flow back into balance through the rhythmic application of various pinching, stretching and pressure techniques.
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Aftercare Covid-19
Many people experience residual complaints after recovery from a Covid-19 infection. It has since been shown that Covid-19 patients (including those with only mild complaints) suffer from severe fatigue, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, pain, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during the recovery phase.
At I-Lotus, we first investigate your specific symptoms, and also how you functioned before Covid-19. Although it is known that recovery can take a long time, acupuncture and/or herbal therapy can be supportive.
